Lförmige

Lförmige is a German term used to describe objects or shapes that resemble the letter L. The word combines the letter L with the suffix -förmig, meaning shaped, and is used to denote a configuration with two perpendicular arms joined at a corner. In practice, the form implies a longer and a shorter leg forming an acute, right-angle silhouette.

In architecture and interior design, Lförmige Grundrisse (L-shaped floor plans) are common for optimizing corner plots and creating distinct functional zones. The term also appears in product descriptions, such as Lförmige Küchen (L-shaped kitchens), Lförmige Sofas, and Lförmige Tische, where items extend along two perpendicular directions. Depending on style guidelines, the spelling may appear as L-förmig or Lförmig.

In geometry and related fields, an L-shaped region refers to a simple rectilinear polygon formed by joining two perpendicular rectangles, resulting in a concave interior angle, typically 270 degrees at the inner corner. In tiling and polyomino theory, L-shaped shapes also appear as L-tetrominoes and larger L-polynominoes, formed by arranging square units in an L pattern. Such shapes are used in theoretical discussions of space partitioning, mesh generation, and pattern design.

Applications of the L shape emphasize corner efficiency, space utilization, and clear sightlines in rooms, product layouts, and urban planning. The concept is widely understood in German-language technical writing and is often discussed in the contexts of design, architecture, and geometry.

See also: L-shaped polygon, polyomino, floor plan.