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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The open-plan main level has a sitting area to the left of the front door and a dining area and kitchen to the right.
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Throughout, there’s a distinct midcentury-modern vibe, with open-plan living spaces, vintage artwork, and a masculine palette of materials that includes concrete and charcoal-colored masonry along with leather, chrome, and glass.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Its 57 rooms are punctuated with black and white photo prints and green furniture, while the communal spaces—notably the open-plan lobby featuring Grand Stark Deli and the Study Hall—welcome locals and visitors alike.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
In the open-plan main living area, on the home’s upper level to maximize light and views, there’s a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and, just outside, a terrace with rolling mountain vistas.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Throughout, there’s a distinct midcentury-modern vibe, with open-plan living spaces, vintage artwork, and a masculine palette of materials that includes concrete and charcoal-colored masonry along with leather, chrome, and glass.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Its 57 rooms are punctuated with black and white photo prints and green furniture, while the communal spaces—notably the open-plan lobby featuring Grand Stark Deli and the Study Hall—welcome locals and visitors alike.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
In the open-plan main living area, on the home’s upper level to maximize light and views, there’s a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and, just outside, a terrace with rolling mountain vistas.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Open-plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open-plan. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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