A person who designs ships or who plans and superintends the construction of ships.

(computing) An architect (not to be confused with a designer) of software based on technology, who prepares plans and superintends construction of that software.

someone who designs and develops a company's business architecture

plural of architect's lien

(law) The right of an architect to retain a client's papers until the architect's fees have been paid.

A scale ruler

Each person is the chief cause of their success or failure in life.