main hall
Building's primary room
The main hall is the primary large room in a building, typically serving as a central gathering space or principal corridor.
In schools and universities, it's often where assemblies, examinations, or formal events take place: The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall.
In historic houses or castles, the main hall was the central living and entertaining space.
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
- coat checkAttended garment storage
- atriumRoofed central hall
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
red carpet · grand entrance · entrance · double doors · gallery · nave · rotunda · auditorium · chamber · center stage · reception · receiving line · grand · chandeliers · marble · columns · vaulted · high ceilings
- museum areassculpture garden, atrium, wing, rotunda, permanent collection
- Ise ShrineAmaterasu, sun goddess, imperial regalia, torii, torii gate
- Shinto shrinestorii, torii gate, jinja, haiden, offering box
- campusdorm, dormitory, dormitories, dorms, quad
- Venue Areasbar area, dance floor, entrance, exit, lounge
- Buddhist monasteryabbot, zendo, dormitory, novice, robes
main hallback room
Private space behind scenes
antechamber · anteroom · utility room · passageway · vestibule
main hallcloset
Built-in storage chamber
storage room · cubicle · cell · pantry · utility room