irregular space
[/ɪˈrɛɡjələr speɪs/]
nounpl: irregular spaces
espaço irregular
1. An area or room that does not have uniform or standard dimensions; a space with uneven edges, angles, or proportions
The architect designed the furniture to fit the irregular space under the stairs.
O arquiteto projetou o móvel para se ajustar ao espaço irregular embaixo das escadas.
2. In mathematics or geometry, a region or area bounded by non-uniform or non-standard geometric shapes
Calculating the area of an irregular space requires breaking it into smaller regular shapes.
Calcular a área de um espaço irregular requer dividi-lo em formas regulares menores.
3. In urban planning or real estate, a plot of land with asymmetrical boundaries or non-standard configuration
The developers struggled to build on the irregular space between the two historic buildings.
Os desenvolvedores tiveram dificuldade em construir no espaço irregular entre os dois edifícios históricos.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian real estate marketing and interior design contexts, where irregularly-shaped apartments and rooms are common due to dense urban construction. In the USA, it's frequently used in home improvement and architectural design discussions. The ability to creatively utilize irregular spaces is highly valued in both cultures, particularly in expensive urban markets like São Paulo and New York City.
Related Idioms & Phrases
making the most of irregular space
fitting into tight irregular spaces
maximizing irregular space
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