Layouts
Layouts

Layouts, or floor plans for architects, reveal the relationships between multiple objects, logics, and ideas within a space. Influencing the function, efficiency, and use of a space, layouts are transformative strategies that attempt to organize the many complex factors required in arriving at a design. The following collections of standard layouts have been assembled for you as references that describe the sizes, proportions, measurements, and relationships present in everyday spaces. We will continue to grow and update these guides to further illustrate the diversity of approaches used in organizing and designing floor plans and layouts for various programmatic functions of space.

Home or household layouts refer to the arrangement and design of various spaces within a residence. These layouts are essential for creating functional, comfortable living environments tailored to the occupants' lifestyles. The primary aim is to create a harmonious, practical living space.

Bedrooms
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Bedroom LayoutsBedroom Layouts
Living Rooms
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Living Room LayoutsLiving Room Layouts
Dining Rooms
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Dining Room LayoutsDining Room Layouts
Bathrooms
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Bathroom LayoutsBathroom Layouts
Kitchens
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Kitchen LayoutsKitchen Layouts
Closets
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Closet LayoutsCloset Layouts
Pantries
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Pantry LayoutsPantry Layouts
Laundry Rooms
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Laundry Room LayoutsLaundry Room Layouts
Outdoor Lounges
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Outdoor Lounge LayoutsOutdoor Lounge Layouts
Patios & Terraces
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Patio & Terrace LayoutsPatio & Terrace Layouts
Breakfast Nooks
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Breakfast NooksBreakfast Nooks

Workplace layouts in non-retail and non-industrial settings, primarily offices, are designed to create environments that foster productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. These layouts vary widely, from traditional cubicle setups to modern open-plan spaces.

Open Offices
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Open Office LayoutsOpen Office Layouts
Private Offices
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Private Office LayoutsPrivate Office Layouts
Meeting & Conference Rooms
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Meeting Room | Conference Room LayoutsMeeting Room | Conference Room Layouts
Workshops
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Workshop LayoutsWorkshop Layouts

Retail and Commercial Layouts refer to the design and arrangement of spaces within retail stores, malls, offices, and other commercial establishments. These layouts are crucial for optimizing customer experience, efficient use of space, and enhancing sales or productivity.

Retail Stores
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Retail LayoutsRetail Layouts

Entertainment & Venue Layouts are designs that organize spaces for gatherings, performances, and social activities. They range from intimate lounges and karaoke rooms to expansive theaters, auditoriums, and convention halls. Each layout is tailored to its purpose, balancing seating, and circulation.

Bars
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Bar LayoutsBar Layouts

Education layouts encompass the design and arrangement of spaces where learning takes place, such as classrooms, libraries, and study rooms. These layouts vary based on the educational approach, age of students, and subject matter, but all aim to create environments conducive to learning.

Classrooms
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Classroom LayoutsClassroom Layouts

Food & Dining Layouts describe the arrangement and organization of spaces where meals are prepared, served, and enjoyed. These layouts balance function and atmosphere, shaping how people experience food together. In homes, layouts range from intimate dining rooms to open kitchen–dining combinations.

Restaurants
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Restaurant LayoutsRestaurant Layouts
Outdoor Dining
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Outdoor Dining LayoutsOutdoor Dining Layouts
Cafés & Coffee Shops
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Café & Coffee Shop LayoutsCafé & Coffee Shop Layouts

Sports & Recreation Layouts are designs that shape spaces for physical activity, play, and leisure. These layouts vary widely, from swimming pools and playgrounds to stadiums, gyms, amusement parks, and zoos. Each is arranged to balance participant use with safety, visibility, and accessibility.

Swimming Pools
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Swimming Pool LayoutsSwimming Pool Layouts
Gyms & Fitness Centers
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Gym Layouts | Fitness Center LayoutsGym Layouts | Fitness Center Layouts

Healthcare & Wellness Layouts are designs that organize spaces dedicated to healing, medical treatment, and personal well-being. These layouts include patient rooms, emergency units, diagnostic suites, dental offices, therapy rooms, and wellness facilities like spas, saunas, or meditation spaces.

Restrooms
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Restroom LayoutsRestroom Layouts

Hospitality and leisure layouts are designs of spaces focused on providing enjoyable, comfortable, and convenient experiences for guests. These layouts are found in hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants, theme parks, and other leisure facilities. The key aim is to create an inviting environment.

Hotel Rooms
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Hotel Room LayoutsHotel Room Layouts

Cultural & Performance Layouts are designs that arrange spaces for artistic presentation, exhibitions, and collective cultural experiences. These layouts include theaters, auditoriums, amphitheaters, exhibition halls, galleries, and event venues. Each is tailored to its function.

Museums & Galleries
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Museum Layouts | Gallery LayoutsMuseum Layouts | Gallery Layouts
Theaters & Auditoriums
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Theater Layouts | Auditorium LayoutsTheater Layouts | Auditorium Layouts

Civic Layouts are designs that shape spaces for public services, governance, and community interaction. These layouts include government chambers, courthouses, detention facilities, post offices, community centers, lobbies, and waiting areas. Each is organized to balance accessibility and security.

Lobbies, Reception & Waiting Areas
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Lobbies, Reception & Waiting AreasLobbies, Reception & Waiting Areas

Pathways & Circulation Layouts are designs that organize how people move within and between buildings, landscapes, and urban spaces. These layouts include hallways, stairways, ramps, doorways, elevators, atriums, and walkways. Each element directs the flow of movement by guiding individuals.

Corridors & Hallways
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Corridor & Hallway LayoutsCorridor & Hallway Layouts
Sidewalks, Walkways, & Paths
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Sidewalk, Walkway, & Path LayoutsSidewalk, Walkway, & Path Layouts
Elevators & Lifts
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Elevator Layouts | Lift LayoutsElevator Layouts | Lift Layouts

Parking Layouts are spatial designs that organize how vehicles, bicycles, or boats are stored when not in use. These layouts include residential garages, street parking, surface lots, multilevel parking garages, bicycle racks and marinas. Each is arranged to maximize capacity, efficiency and safety.

Bicycle Parking
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Bicycle Parking LayoutsBicycle Parking Layouts
Parking Lots
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Parking Lot LayoutsParking Lot Layouts
Residential Garages
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Residential Garage LayoutsResidential Garage Layouts

Transportation Layouts are designs that organize the movement of people and vehicles through networks of streets, paths, rails, and transit systems. These layouts include highways, intersections, driveways, pedestrian crossings, bicycle lanes, railways, and airport terminals.

Road Intersections
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Road Intersection LayoutsRoad Intersection Layouts
Vehicle Turning Paths
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Vehicle Turning Path LayoutsVehicle Turning Path Layouts
Bicycle Lanes & Paths
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Bicycle Lane | Bicycle Path LayoutsBicycle Lane | Bicycle Path Layouts
Streets, Roads & Highways
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Street, Road & Highway LayoutsStreet, Road & Highway Layouts
Road Markings
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Road MarkingsRoad Markings

Landscape & Site Layouts are spatial arrangements that shape outdoor environments, balancing natural features with designed elements. These layouts include gardens, parks, plazas, cemeteries, farms, and courtyards, each serving different purposes such as recreation, reflection, or gathering.

Service Areas
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Service Area LayoutsService Area Layouts

The Layouts by Program & Use concept organizes spatial designs based on their intended programmatic application, rather than traditional classifications like function or type. This innovative approach prioritizes the practical usage and operational objectives of spaces, offering a user-centric perspective in space planning. By focusing on the specific activities and interactions that will occur within a space, this methodology ensures that layouts are optimized for their real-world applications. It is particularly beneficial for designers and architects seeking to create highly functional and contextually appropriate environments, as it provides a more nuanced understanding of space utilization, catering to the unique needs of different programs.

Workplace Layouts
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Workplace LayoutsWorkplace Layouts