Terrepleins
A terreplein is a raised platform or embankment typically found in urban planning and landscape design, often serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. The term originates from the French *terre pleine*, meaning "full earth," and is commonly used in contexts such as road construction, flood protection, and public spaces.
Terrepleins are frequently employed in areas prone to flooding to elevate infrastructure above potential water levels,
In urban environments, terrepleins may serve as traffic islands, separating different lanes of roadways or providing
While terrepleins are primarily structural elements, they can also contribute to the visual character of a