Walter Benjamin

Work on good prose has three steps: a musical stage when it is composed, an architectonic one when it is built, and a textile one when it is woven.

German Critic

Use 'architectonic' when discussing specific architectural elements or the design process.

Avoid using 'architectonic' for general compliments about buildings, it refers to distinct design aspects.

'Architectonic' often describes elements that contribute to a building's visual impact.

Use 'architectonic' when describing plans or ideas with a clear, structured layout.

Unlike its other use, here 'architectonic' does not refer to physical buildings.

It's useful for explaining how different parts connect to form a whole.