sivulaatikoissa

Sivulaatikoissa is a Finnish term describing the location of seating compartments known as sivulaatikko, or side boxes, in venues such as theatres, opera houses, concert halls, and some sports arenas. The phrase literally means “in the side boxes” and is used when describing seating arrangements or architectural plans.

Etymology and form: Sivulaatikko is a compound of sivu (side) and laatikko (box). In Finnish, the inessive plural form sivulaatikoissa is used to express location inside multiple side boxes. The construction reflects standard Finnish compound nouns and case endings for describing position.

Context and usage: Side boxes are traditionally private or semi-private seating alcoves that run along the sides of the main auditorium. They have historically provided closer proximity to the stage while offering a degree of privacy. In modern venues, sivulaatikoissa may be retained as luxury or corporate boxes or repurposed into lounges or suites. Descriptions of venue layouts, tours, and program guides may reference sivulaatikoissa to indicate seating regions or architectural features.

See also: sivulaatikko, teatteri, katsomo, katrolaatikko. These related terms pertain to theater seating, auditorium design, and box-seat arrangements in Finnish cultural spaces.