folyosók

Folyosók (Hungarian for "corridors") are interior passageways that connect rooms and other spaces within a building. They function as primary circulation routes, guiding movement, organizing access, and contributing to the layout and flow of an interior. Folyosók help separate public, private, and service areas and render navigation through a structure more efficient.

Design variations include single-loaded corridors, with rooms on one side, and double-loaded corridors, with rooms on both sides. Layouts can be straight, curved, or branched, and may feature variations such as bays, alcoves, or arcades. Width, turning radii, and fire-rated construction are specified by building codes and accessibility standards to accommodate users with mobility devices. Lighting, acoustics, materials, and color influence comfort and wayfinding. Service corridors for utilities and staff traffic are often separated from public paths to improve safety and operational efficiency.

Folyosók appear across many building types, including residential, office, educational, healthcare, and cultural facilities. In historic architecture they may take the form of long galleries, cloisters, or arcade-lined passages that enhance ventilation and spatial experience. In contemporary design they are used to shape circulation, daylight distribution, and the hierarchy of spaces, as well as to express architectural character through material choices and detailing.

As a fundamental element of architectural design, folyosók balance function, safety, and aesthetics, shaping how people move through and experience a building.