1. The science or art of architecture; the principles and methods of designing and constructing buildings.
Usage: Usually used in singular form; Formal or academic register
2. The structural design or organization of something abstract, such as a literary work, musical composition, or philosophical system.
Usage: Figurative use; Common in literary and philosophical criticism
3. In philosophy, the systematic organization of knowledge or ideas according to rational principles.
Usage: Specialized philosophical term; Kantian philosophy

Examples

• The architectonics of the cathedral reveal the builder's mastery of Gothic design principles.
• The novel's architectonics—its careful plot structure and thematic development—impressed literary critics.
• Understanding the architectonics of Kant's philosophy requires studying his Critique of Pure Reason.
• The composer's attention to architectonics created a symphony with perfect balance and coherence.
• Modern architects study the architectonics of ancient civilizations to inform contemporary design.
• The architectonics of the argument depended on logical progression from premise to conclusion.