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Partition wall

Meaning in interior design, with examples

/pɑːˈtɪʃən wɔːl/nounCommon term

In interior design, partition wall means: A non-structural internal wall that divides a space into smaller rooms or areas, often made of plasterboard on a metal or timber frame, or of glass.

In Turkish: bölme duvar, ara bölme, alçıpan bölme

How it is used

Common in office fit-outs and flat conversions because it can be built and removed fairly easily. Designers specify its acoustic rating and finish; glazed partitions let light flow between spaces. In the US people often say drywall partition.

Example sentences

  1. We'll add a glass partition wall to create a meeting room without losing daylight.

  2. The partition wall needs acoustic insulation, because the bedroom is next to the TV room.

Common collocations

  • glass partition wall
  • stud partition
  • acoustic partition
  • put up a partition wall
  • load-bearing wallA wall that supports the weight of the floors or roof above it, so it cannot be removed without adding another structural support such as a beam.
  • zoningDividing a space into areas for different activities, such as cooking, eating, relaxing or working, using furniture, rugs, lighting or changes in floor and ceiling.
  • fit-outThe work of making the inside of a building ready for use, including partitions, ceilings, flooring, lighting, joinery and furniture, especially in offices, shops and restaurants.
  • open upTo make a space bigger and more connected, or make it feel that way, for example by removing walls, widening openings or using lighter colours and mirrors.

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