zweigeschossiger

Zweigeschossiger is a German adjective describing a building or structure that has two floors above the ground level. In practice, it is used to indicate a two-storey design, and it can describe both the overall form of a building and its specific parts, such as a zweigeschossiger Bau or eine zweigeschossige Fassade. The term is common in architectural descriptions, blueprints, and urban planning documents.

Etymology and usage notes: The word combines zwei meaning two and Geschoss meaning storey or floor. The suffix -ig forms an adjective, with forms matching the grammatical gender and case (zwei-geschossiger, zweistöckiger, zweistöckige, zweigeschossiges). In many German-speaking regions, synonyms such as zweistöckig or zweistöckigwerden used interchangeably, depending on style or tradition. The expression typically refers to the main floors above ground and does not inherently specify basement or attic space.

Architectural context: A zweigeschossiger building usually has a symmetrical or compact vertical massing, affecting facade proportions, window distribution, and interior layout. The designation is common in housing, row houses, and small commercial buildings, where a two-story plan can balance footprint efficiency with usable living or working space. It is distinct from multi-storey constructions with three or more floors and from single-story structures.

Variants and related terms: Related terms include zweistöckig, zweistöckige, and zweistöckiges Gebäude, as well as the nominal form Zweigeschossigkeit. In historical or regional contexts, variations may emphasize attic space (Dachgeschoss) or basement levels. In English-language contexts, equivalents are two-story or two-storey buildings.