community room

Neighborhood gathering hall

A community room is a shared space in an apartment building, housing complex, library, or other facility where residents or members can gather for meetings, events, or social activities.

Most often found in residential buildings: The HOA meeting will be held in the community room.

Sometimes called a common room or multipurpose room.

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access and privacy

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Individual enclosed workspace

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social function

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Sealed room eliminating sensory input

solitary confinement · private retreat · panic room · sensory deprivation tank · study carrel

scale of use

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Individual enclosed workspace

cubicle · phone booth · isolation booth · private booth

Family

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