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building front area

[/ˈbɪldɪŋ frʌnt ˈɛəriə/]
nounpl: building front areas
área frontal do edifício
1. The space or zone at the front of a building, including the facade and immediate surrounding area
The building front area was renovated with new landscaping and signage.
A área frontal do edifício foi renovada com novos paisagismo e sinalização.
2. In urban planning, the designated space between a building's facade and the street or property line
The zoning regulations specify minimum setback requirements for the building front area.
As regulamentações de zoneamento especificam requisitos mínimos de recuo para a área frontal do edifício.
Synonyms
building facade areafront elevation spacebuilding entrance areaforecourt
Antonyms
building rear areaback area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área frontal do edifício
Standard term used in architectural and urban planning contexts
São Paulo
fachada do prédio
Common in local real estate and construction terminology
Rio de Janeiro
frente do prédio
More colloquial usage in everyday speech
Portugal
zona frontal do edifício
Formal usage in Portuguese architectural standards

Related Idioms & Phrases

curb appeal (related to building front area aesthetics)
street frontage (property term related to building front area)
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