Brises

/briːzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of brise; multiple decorative screens, latticed panels, or architectural breakers used in design and construction.

Etymology

The plural of 'brise,' formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-es' to the French-origin noun.

Kelly Says

When architects design buildings with multiple brises, they're essentially creating a visual rhythm through repetition—the broken lines and filtered light become a pattern that guides your eye through space.

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