A.to be architecl, chief constructor, or commissioner of works, Plu.Per.13, Sosip.1.16, OGI656, etc.: c. acc., design, construct, τριακοντήρη ib.39 (iii B. C.); “βιβλιοθήκην” Afric.Cest. Oxy.412.67:—Pass., “τὴν οἰκίαν . . εὖ ἠρχιτεκτονῆσθαι” Thphr.Char.2.12.
2. generally, contrive, Ar.Pax305, Fr.195; supervise, direct, “-τεκτονοῦντος τοῦ Πλάτωνος” Phld.Acad.Ind.p.15M.