keskenyfolyosós

Keskenyfolyosós is a Hungarian term that translates to "narrow-corridored" or "narrow-hallwayed" in English. It is primarily used to describe a specific type of building layout, particularly common in older residential blocks or apartment buildings. This architectural style is characterized by a central, long, and relatively narrow corridor that provides access to multiple individual apartments. The apartments typically open directly off this main hallway.

Buildings with a keskenyfolyosós design were often constructed in the mid-20th century, particularly in Eastern Europe, as a cost-effective way to house a large number of people. The narrowness of the corridor is a defining feature, and it can sometimes lead to a sense of confined space. Despite this, the layout offers a degree of privacy for residents as they do not have direct access from one apartment to another through a shared living space, unlike some other communal housing designs. The term emphasizes the functional aspect of the building's circulation, highlighting the prevalent long, thin passage.