sectional design

[SEK-shuh-nuhl dih-ZINE]
nounpl: sectional designs
design seccional
1. A design approach where a structure, product, or space is divided into distinct sections or modules that can be assembled, disassembled, or rearranged independently
The architect proposed a sectional design for the modular housing project to allow future expansion.
O arquiteto propôs um design seccional para o projeto de habitação modular para permitir expansão futura.
2. In architecture and engineering, a method of representing a structure by showing how it appears when cut vertically or horizontally through specific planes
The sectional design clearly shows the internal layout and height relationships of the building.
O design seccional mostra claramente o layout interno e as relações de altura do edifício.
3. A furniture or interior design concept where pieces are composed of independent sections that fit together
The sectional design of the sofa allows customers to customize their living room layout.
O design seccional do sofá permite que os clientes personalizem o layout da sala de estar.
Sectional design has become increasingly important in Brazilian architecture and furniture manufacturing, especially with the growth of sustainable design practices and space-efficient living solutions in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, sectional design is particularly prevalent in furniture retail and modular housing initiatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
modular designcomponent designunit designassembly designcompartmental design
Antonyms / Antônimos
monolithic designintegrated designunified designcontinuous design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
design seccional
Standard term used in architecture and design fields
São Paulo
design modular or design em seções
Commonly used in industrial and furniture design sectors
Rio de Janeiro
design seccional
Standard usage in architectural contexts
Portugal
design seccional or projeto em secções
Technical term used in Portuguese architectural practice

Related Words

modular architecturecross-sectionmodular furnitureassemblypartitioncomponentarchitectural drawingfloor plan

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down into sections
divide and conquer approach
piece it together
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