open-plan

[/ˈoʊpən plæn/]
adjective
planta aberta
1. Describing a design or layout of interior spaces, especially in offices or homes, that uses few or no walls to divide areas, creating one large continuous space
The company moved to an open-plan office to encourage collaboration among employees.
A empresa se mudou para um escritório de planta aberta para encorajar a colaboração entre os funcionários.
2. A floor plan or architectural design characterized by minimal internal partitions and maximum visibility throughout the space
Their new apartment features an open-plan living area combined with the kitchen.
Seu novo apartamento possui uma área de estar de planta aberta combinada com a cozinha.
Open-plan design became increasingly popular in Brazil starting in the 2000s, particularly in São Paulo's corporate sector and modern residential developments. It reflects contemporary attitudes toward workplace collaboration and modern living spaces. However, traditional closed-plan layouts remain common in residential areas across Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
open layoutopen conceptflowing spaceunified space
Antonyms / Antônimos
partitionedcompartmentalizedclosed-plansubdivided

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
planta aberta
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
espaço aberto
Alternative used in corporate/business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
planta aberta
Standard usage in real estate and architecture
Portugal
plano aberto
Portuguese variant, less commonly used than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

floor planlayoutarchitectureinterior designworkspacepartition

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down walls
no walls between us
open space living
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