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aménager le recul sur l’alignement

English translation: manage the setback from the property line

20:17 Nov 21, 2023
French to English translations [PRO]
Construction / Civil Engineering / Architecture (work of Carlo Scarpa)
French term or phrase: aménager le recul sur l’alignement
Dear All,

Once again, I am enlisting your help. I shall try to upload a photo at some juncture

Sentence:

Ses rôles sont multiples : masquer les pilotis, donner une épaisseur à la séquence d’entrée et *aménager le recul sur l’alignement*.


Previous paragraphs:
Le mur de clôture formant le porche en béton brut comporte un dessin libre, des poutres surdimensionnées, et une épaisseur importante. Il forme un tableau abstrait et même une sculpture en contraste avec la façade blanche régulièrement découpée.

C’est une sculpture devant un tableau. Le dessin des plans en béton, appuyés au sol ou suspendus, les différents nus des poutres et des voiles, les poutres en béton construisant des pergolas, forment un volume dont la texture est travaillée en épaisseurs et dessine des tableaux abstraits.

Ses rôles sont multiples : masquer les pilotis, donner une épaisseur à la séquence d’entrée et aménager le recul sur l’alignement. Ce mur en béton prolonge un long mur en pierre fermant le jardin voisin.



More visual context.
The building is L’immeuble de logements - Contrà del Quartiere - Vicenza. Here is a small 'silent' video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKCKi09i-eE

Thank you for any help you can give.

Best wishes,

Sara
Sara Noss
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:11
English translation:manage the setback from the property line
Explanation:
It's explained here - you have to filter out some of the less relevant comments.

http://forum.wordreference.com/threads/recul.1080311/

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Note added at 28 mins (2023-11-21 20:46:02 GMT)
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Compliments on the generous context and video, by the way :-)

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Note added at 8 hrs (2023-11-22 05:02:19 GMT)
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Here's some UK examples for Adrian's benefit. I don't know what property/boundary lines were called in the 19th century, or in medieval Latin, but I expect he can help.

How do I work out the measurements of my land in metres from my house to the property line?
http://hmlandregistry.blog.gov.uk/2018/02/27/drawing-the-lin...

A boundary dispute is a disagreement between property owners over the location of a property line.
http://crucialservices.net/boundary-surveys/
(a law firm in Shropshire)

If you’re erecting the fence on your side of the property line, it’s always a good idea to be courteous and let your neighbours know in advance.
http://www.gardenbenches.com/blog/common-laws-around-trees-a...
(A company in Staffordshire)
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philgoddard
United States
Grading comment
Thank you, Phil. Apologies for the delay in closing the question.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2manage the setback from the property line
philgoddard
4to plan (arrange) the building setback line
Adrian MM.
4develop, build on, occupy, etc. the setback space
Bourth


  

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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
to plan (arrange) the building setback line


Explanation:
In UK architecture and conveyancing, it's called a building line, rather than a US-type property line.

Example sentence(s):
  • The term "building setback" means the required separation between a lot line (and/or right-of-way line) and a building or structure.
  • Front Yard Setback: 25 feet minimum (Corner lots contain 2 front yards). Side Yard Setback

    Reference: http://instanote.terranota.fr/definitions/alignement-et-marg...
    Reference: http://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/building-line-or-buildi...
Adrian MM.
Austria
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 11
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks for helping, Adrian.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: I find it amusing that your example sentences and your second reference are in US English, which you detest so much.
5 hrs
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27 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
manage the setback from the property line


Explanation:
It's explained here - you have to filter out some of the less relevant comments.

http://forum.wordreference.com/threads/recul.1080311/

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Note added at 28 mins (2023-11-21 20:46:02 GMT)
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Compliments on the generous context and video, by the way :-)

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Note added at 8 hrs (2023-11-22 05:02:19 GMT)
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Here's some UK examples for Adrian's benefit. I don't know what property/boundary lines were called in the 19th century, or in medieval Latin, but I expect he can help.

How do I work out the measurements of my land in metres from my house to the property line?
http://hmlandregistry.blog.gov.uk/2018/02/27/drawing-the-lin...

A boundary dispute is a disagreement between property owners over the location of a property line.
http://crucialservices.net/boundary-surveys/
(a law firm in Shropshire)

If you’re erecting the fence on your side of the property line, it’s always a good idea to be courteous and let your neighbours know in advance.
http://www.gardenbenches.com/blog/common-laws-around-trees-a...
(A company in Staffordshire)

philgoddard
United States
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 122
Grading comment
Thank you, Phil. Apologies for the delay in closing the question.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you! Nice find, Phil. Wish there was more to offer with yesterday's question.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Annette Fehr
13 hrs
agree  Annika Thornton
15 hrs
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2 days 10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
develop, build on, occupy, etc. the setback space


Explanation:
As I'm sure you have realized, aménager can be one of those awful words to translate that mean nothing and everything ... In many cases it refers to developing real-estate projects.

The video shows that the entire building was entirely set back from the road. Now, with the exception of the part where the hedge is, the setback space is occupied by this 'porch' structure. My English proposals are more down-to-earth than the vague/flowery aménager, so something of the architectural poetry is lost, but that's English and esp. English architecture for you!

"Greenery will occupy the setback space between the sidewalk and the buildings."
https://sfyimby.com/2022/08/meeting-today-for-1669-1701-bays...
"The base meets the street quite nicely, and plans call for a restaurant to occupy the setback space between the podium and the main tower "
https://newyorkyimby.com/2013/06/construction-update-1717-br...
"How to Use Setback Space in Residential Buildings?"
https://happho.com/how-to-use-setback-space-in-residential-b...
"Develop the setback space directly south of the 23rd Avenue S entry to include passive landscaping, address resident privacy, and provide a big gesture to the pedestrian experience,"
https://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/GroupMeetings/DRReport30...







Bourth
France
Local time: 04:11
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 93
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you, Bourth.

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