parti
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈpɑɹti// par·ti
n. a plan or design for a building. It is an old word used by architects to describe the specific details of a structure.
n. a plan or design for a building, specifically the detailed architectural drawings and specifications.
The architect presented the parti to the city council.
The original parti for the cathedral included intricate stone carvings that were never actually completed.
While the general concept of the structure was clear, the specific parti required months of meticulous drafting to ensure the weight distribution was safe.
From French parti.