open-plan

adjective

chiefly British
: having or consisting of a large room that is not divided into smaller rooms or areas
an open-plan office

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As with all Bluegames, the new BG64 has an open-plan design that creates a seamless flow between the interior, exterior, and ocean. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 July 2026 Courtesy Majeli Vassart Properties Instead, walls have been removed so rooms float into other rooms following a bright and spacious open-plan design. Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The interior layout focuses on Wright’s signature concept of compression and openness, where small spaces lead to large open-plan ones. Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 The key feature was a 444-square-foot private terrace, which was accessible from the open-plan living room and kitchen. Addie Morfoot, New York Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for open-plan

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“Open-plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-plan. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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