Definition Proposal

For my definition paper, I would like to define the word architecture. The typical definition is the profession which involves designing buildings, spaces, interiors, and restoration. It could also refer to the style of a building and how it is viewed. The reason I have chosen this word is because since I became an architecture major in the fall, I have discovered that the standard definition known to the public is far from how I would describe it now. I have found a lot more meaning behind the word just through my own personal experiences. My purpose of this paper is to expose how architecture is more than just a style or profession. I want to fully describe it as an art form, but also how it can be a long, mentally and physically draining experience. My target audience will specifically be those considering to pursue a degree in architecture. Since the definition has changed so much for me since I arrived in the program at Penn State, I feel that it is necessary to make future people fully aware of what architecture truly is. Before getting here, I would have definitely appreciated to know the full extent that the word "architecture" entails.