Atrium
01
a chamber connected to other chambers or passageways, notably one of the heart's two upper chambers
Exempel
The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.
During dissection, the left atrium was clearly visible.
02
atrium, central hall
a large area typically with glass walls or roof in the middle of a building such a shopping center
Exempel
The grand atrium of the hotel featured a soaring glass ceiling, allowing natural light to flood the space and creating a sense of openness.
Hotellets stora atrium hade ett högt glastak, vilket tillät naturligt ljus att strömma in i rummet och skapa en känsla av öppenhet.
The office building was designed with an atrium at its center, providing a communal gathering space for employees and visitors.
Kontorsbyggnaden var designad med ett atrium i sitt centrum, vilket ger en gemensam samlingsplats för anställda och besökare.
03
an open central courtyard or space, often with a skylight, typically surrounded by walls, characteristic of ancient Roman architecture
Exempel
The Roman villa featured a marble-floored atrium with a central impluvium.
The museum reconstructed an atrium from the ruins of a Roman house.
