ruin value

noun

The concept of designing a building such that it will leave behind aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting ruins.

OriginGerman Ruinenwert →
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Meanings

nounruin value (uncountable)
  1. uncountablearchitectureThe concept of designing a building such that it will leave behind aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting ruins.

Origin

  1. GermanRuinenwert
  2. Englishruin value

Calque of German Ruinenwert.

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APA

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Chicago

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