Architectural ensemble

The architectural ensemble (from the French: ensemble - integrity, connectedness, unity) is harmonious unity of the spatial composition of buildings, engineering structures (bridges, embankments, etc.

), works of monumental painting, sculpture and landscape gardening art.

The image of the architectural ensemble depends on the change of lighting, season, the presence of people.

In this case, the topography (for example, churches that were built on the high bank of the river) can play a key role.

There are architectural ensembles created at a time, according to a single plan, and ensembles that take shape over the years, the efforts of many architects, carefully complementing the emerging composition so that new elements are organically combined with old ones.