Parterre

Parterre refers to a formal, decorative garden area often found at the front of a building or within a park, characterized by intricate patterns created with low-growing plants, flowers, and trimmed hedges. These gardens are designed for visual appeal and symmetry, serving as a decorative foreground to architectural features. The term can also describe the lowest seating tier in a theater, positioned close to the stage. Whether in landscape design or theater, "parterre" emphasizes an organized, aesthetic arrangement that enhances its surroundings.