The phrase "edifice complex" refers to a person's obsession or desire to build large and impressive structures. It implies that someone wants to create impressive buildings as a way to display their power, wealth, or ego. Full definition
At Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., where the buildings are named for the company's top endorsers, an athlete could get an incurable edifice complex. (si.com)
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Companies that build grand temples to themselves often are accused of harboring an «edifice complex.» (fortune.com)