I think it's a stretch to try to analogize it to architecture. Your 250 year old building rarely grows. How often does it double in size? A code base can double

I think it's a stretch to try to analogize it to architecture. Your 250 year old building rarely grows. How often does it double in size? A code base can double multiple times in a year, particularly during a scaling up phase. How often does the entire structure of the building get replaced?