alamruume
Alamruume is a design concept used to describe small, semi-private spaces embedded within larger rooms. The idea is to create microenvironments that offer privacy, acoustic containment, or task-specific zones without requiring walls or separate rooms. It is applied in residential, office, and public interiors.
Origin and usage: The term is derived from Estonian alam- meaning under or sub and ruum meaning
Design considerations: Key elements include acoustic performance, lighting, material choice, and flexibility. Common strategies include light-wood
Applications and examples: In homes, they serve as reading corners or work nooks. In offices, they act