The ancient edifice stood atop the hill, its stones whispering stories of past civilizations.

The city's modern skyscrapers overshadow the old stone edifices that line the river.

The edificant complex, with its ivy-covered walls, became the heart of the neighborhood.

Many historians now view those extravagant monuments as political statements rather than pure art, attributing them to edifice complexes.

The mayor's latest skyscraper plan was driven more by an edifice complex than by concern for the citizens' needs.