WalkinVarianten
WalkinVarianten is a term used in architecture and interior design to describe a typology of spaces that are entered by walking into them, rather than accessed via narrow passages or thresholds. The concept groups variants where direct ingress and generous movement space are central design goals. In German-language design literature the term appears with different spellings, including Walk-in-Varianten and WalkinVarianten.
Typical variants include begehbare Räume such as begehbarer Kleiderschrank (Walk-in Closet), begehbare Vorratskammer (Walk-in Pantry), begehbare
Design characteristics common to WalkinVarianten are direct ingress, usually a minimum clear width of about 0.9
Planning considerations include layout options (L-shaped, U-shaped, or corridor-type configurations), integration with surrounding functions, and compliance
WalkinVarianten are widely used in residential design to enhance usability and perceived space, as well as