arhitecturile

Arhitecturile is the Romanian definite plural of arhitectură, meaning the architectures or architectures. The term is used to refer to the set of design solutions, plans, and built forms produced by the discipline of architecture, across different domains. In speaking about the built environment, arhitecturile describe buildings and spaces designed for function and aesthetic expression, as well as urban layouts and landscapes. The study of arhitectură emphasizes principles such as form, function, structure, materiality, sustainability, and context. Styles and movements—from classical to contemporary—are used to categorize arhitecturi, often by era, region, or architect.

Beyond the construction industry, the word also appears in information technology and computing to denote the organization of a system's components. Arhitecturi de calculatoare or arhitecturi de software refer to computer architectures and software architectures that define data flow, instruction sets, memory hierarchy, and modular design. Common benchmarks in computer architecture include von Neumann and Harvard architectures, RISC and CISC families, and multicore designs.

Romania has a diverse architectural heritage, with examples ranging from medieval ecclesiastical buildings to neoclassical, eclectic, and modernist structures. Contemporary arhitecturi emphasize adaptability and sustainability, integrating local materials and cultural context.

The term’s usage can be literal or metaphorical, describing the underlying framework of a project, organization, or system. Etymologically, arhitectură derives from Latin architectura, from architekton, "master builder."