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atrium

[ey-tree-uhm] / ˈeɪ tri əm /
NOUN
central building area
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On Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil will be held in the atrium of St Peter's Basilica.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Building codes have relaxed along with advances in fire-safety technology, making possible such a multi-story interior atrium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Davis took this approach in the three-story atrium of his Calle del Sierra Residence in Stinson Beach, which is visually connected on all levels, showcasing exposed timber trusses and open lofts reachable via intricate ladders.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

Notable decor included a statue of a bride hanging onto a rope that dangled in an atrium, a wall of framed prosthetic eyeballs and leopard-print seating.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

We’d been given strict instructions not to leave the main atrium until further notice, but this couldn’t wait.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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