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Atrium (architecture) In architecture, an atrium ( pl.: atria or atriums) [ 1] is a large open-air or skylight -covered space surrounded by a building. [ 2] Atria were a common feature in Ancient Roman dwellings, providing light and ventilation to the interior. Modern atria, as developed in the late 19th and 20th centuries, are often several ...
Vestibule (architecture) A vestibule (also anteroom, antechamber, or foyer) is a small room leading into a larger space [ 1] such as a lobby, entrance hall, or passage, for the purpose of waiting, withholding the larger space from view, reducing heat loss, providing storage space for outdoor clothing, etc. The term applies to structures in both ...
Courtyard. A courtyard or court is a circumscribed area, often surrounded by a building or complex, that is open to the sky. Courtyards are common elements in both Western and Eastern building patterns and have been used by both ancient and contemporary architects as a typical and traditional building feature. [ 1]
The Living Room contains a 15-foot-long (4.6 m) white couch against the wall overlooking the front yard. To the left are two white sofas, a china cabinet and a fireplace with a mirrored wall. The painting that hangs in the room was Elvis's last Christmas present from his father, Vernon, and also displayed are photographs of Elvis's parents ...
An Argument for Closing Down Open-Concept Living. Design: Jerel Lake, Photo: Mark Mauldin. As with any controversy, first, we need to define our terms. "I would define a true open-concept floor ...
Open plan. Open plan is the generic term used in architectural and interior design for any floor plan that makes use of large, open spaces and minimizes the use of small, enclosed rooms such as private offices. The term can also refer to landscaping of housing estates, business parks, etc., in which there are no defined property boundaries ...
Lanai (architecture) Albert Spencer Wilcox Beach House. A lanai or lānai is a type of roofed, open-sided veranda, patio, or porch originating in Hawaii. [ 1][ 2] Many homes, apartment buildings, hotels and restaurants in Hawaii are built with one or more lānais. [ 3]
The centerpiece of the area is its 150-foot wall-to-wall digital display, which can show multiple games — the one showing in the dome, as well as whatever other key matches are happening at that ...