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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Images of the interiors reveal pristine white walls and ample floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the open-plan space with natural light.
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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
Bowden’s design philosophy centers on flexible, open-plan living that appears deceptively simple while maximizing natural light.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
Spanning over two and a half meters, the pieces bring softness and warmth to an open-plan living area.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025
The venue features open-plan offices and workspaces, meeting rooms, a showroom and an atelier replete with the brand’s design archive.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
Bowden’s design philosophy centers on flexible, open-plan living that appears deceptively simple while maximizing natural light.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
Spanning over two and a half meters, the pieces bring softness and warmth to an open-plan living area.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025
The venue features open-plan offices and workspaces, meeting rooms, a showroom and an atelier replete with the brand’s design archive.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
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 Dec. 2025.
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