arhitektuurilistel

Arhitektuurilistel is a grammatical form in Estonian. It is the instrumental plural form of the adjective arhitektuuriline, meaning architectural. It is used to express architectural-related reasons, purposes, or characteristics in formal writing and speaking.

In practice, arhitektuurilistel appears in phrases that describe why something is done or for what purpose, often before a following plural noun or within fixed expressions. Common collocations include arhitektuurilistel põhjustel and arhitektuurilistel eesmärkidel, which translate roughly to for architectural reasons and for architectural purposes, respectively. The form also appears in broader contexts within architecture, urban planning, heritage preservation, and architectural criticism.

Examples:

- Arhitektuurilistel põhjustel otsustati renoveerida hoone. (For architectural reasons, the building was renovated.)

- Arhitektuurilistel eesmärkidel kasutatakse kaasaegseid materjale. (For architectural purposes, modern materials are used.)

Note that the form varies by number and case. Singular instrumental is typically arhitektuurilisel, as in arhitektuurilisel eesmärgil, while the plural instrumental is arhitektuurilistel, as in arhitektuurilistel põhjustel. This construction is characteristic of formal Estonian and is common in discussions about architecture and planning, where nuance about purpose or reason related to architectural concerns is important.