multi-building complex
A complex of three or more buildings, or two with differing designs, on a common site without a shared base or overhead link.
A multi-building complex holds three or more buildings that were planned and built as one development, or two buildings whose designs differ. They stand beside each other on a common site, without a shared base and without a link above ground.
This is the general case at the complex level. Use it whenever none of the more specific forms applies, for example when a development mixes towers of unequal height and design, or when buildings were added over several phases under one outline.
Where the buildings rise from one podium, use the podium complex. Where a bridge or passage joins them, use connected buildings. Where two buildings repeat one design, use twin buildings.
Related definitions
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campus
A complex of buildings held by one institution on a contiguous site, including the open ground between them. -
connected buildings
A complex of separately founded buildings permanently linked above open ground by a bridge, walkway, or passage. -
courtyard complex
A complex whose buildings enclose an open courtyard on most sides, with the courtyard belonging to the complex. -
mixed-use complex
A complex of at least two buildings with different main uses, distinct from mixed uses within one building. -
podium complex
A complex of two or more towers carried by one shared low podium, with the podium belonging to the complex. -
twin buildings
A complex of two buildings built as a pair to a shared design, allowing mirrored forms or small differences.