gathering space
Place people congregate
A gathering space is an area designed for people to come together, whether for socializing, meetings, or community events.
The term appears frequently in architecture and urban planning to describe lobbies, plazas, common rooms, or other zones intended to encourage congregation: The new library features a central gathering space with comfortable seating.
- plazaPublic open square
- town squareCentral civic space
- courtyardEnclosed open-air space
- hallInterior connecting pathway
- common roomShared recreational area
atrium · lobby · commons · community center · forum · square · patio · meeting · congregation · assembly · come together · mingle · meet and greet · crowd · chairs · reception · foyer · great hall
gathering spacecloset
Built-in storage chamber
confined space · cramped quarters · storage closet · broom cupboard · crawl space
gathering spaceisolation chamber
Sealed room eliminating sensory input
solitary confinement · private retreat · hermitage · seclusion room · private office
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