Definition

Noun: A building complex is a whole structure, such as a building, made up of interconnected or related structures. It refers to a group of buildings that are physically connected or functionally related, forming a single, larger unit.

Usage

The term "building complex" is used to describe a collection of buildings that are designed, built, or used together for a common purpose. It emphasizes the interconnected nature of the structures.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The university's new science building complex includes laboratories, lecture halls, and a library.
  • The shopping complex is a large building complex with over a hundred stores and a food court.
  • The hospital expanded into a vast medical building complex with specialized wings for surgery and pediatrics.

Advanced Usage

• "to be part of a complex": to be one unit within a larger interconnected group of buildings.
  • The research center is part of a larger government building complex.

Variants and Related Words

• Complex (noun): Often used as a shorter form with the same meaning.
  • The apartment complex has its own gym and pool.
• Campus (noun): A specific type of building complex for a university or school.
• Facility (noun): Can refer to a building or complex designed for a specific activity.

Synonyms

• Compound: A group of buildings, often enclosed.
• Development: A built-up area, especially of new buildings.
• Premises: A building or part of a building and its land.

Related Phrases

• Office complex: A building complex dedicated to office spaces.
• Sports complex: A building complex containing various sports facilities like stadiums and gyms.
• Residential complex: A building complex designed for people to live in, such as apartments or condominiums.

Noun

1. a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures