Etymology

ruin value

Today it means: The concept of designing a building such that it will leave behind aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting ruins. Full definition →

German Ruinenwert
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  1. German · derived fromRuinenwert
  2. English todayruin value

Calque of German Ruinenwert.

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