Open Plan

Fluid spatial design.

Overview

Open plan, using minimal partitions, creates fluid spaces globally, 20th–21st century.

Core Characteristics

• Few internal walls.
• Flexible, communal spaces.
• Modern aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Farnsworth House (USA, 1951).
• Loft Apartments (Global, 21st century).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th–21st century.
• Residential, Commercial: Various typologies.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Redefines spatial flow, flexibility.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Spatial Planning (technique), Flexibility (theory), Space (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Techniques Registry, Architecture Hub, History