Hyphen (architecture)

A hyphen in architecture is a small connecting structure that joins two larger buildings together. It's kind of like a bridge that connects two separate islands. The hyphen can be different shapes and sizes depending on the buildings it's connecting, kind of like how different bridges can look depending on the places they're connecting. The purpose of a hyphen is to make it easier for people to move between the buildings without having to go outside, especially if the buildings are used for different things or have different owners. Think of it like a hallway between rooms in a house, only in this case the rooms are huge buildings!