overall concept
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overall concept
A comprehensive plan or overarching idea that connects all the individual parts of a project into a coherent whole.
Die Architekten präsentierten das Gesamtkonzept für den neuen Stadtteil.
The architects presented the overall concept for the new district.
This noun is made up of the adjective 'gesamt' (whole, total) and the noun 'das Konzept' (concept). So it literally describes a 'whole concept' that takes all aspects into account.
Das Gesamtkonzept des Museums ist sehr modern.
The museum's overall concept is very modern.
An overall concept is typically 'entwickelt' (developed), 'erstellt' (created), 'ausgearbeitet' (worked out), or 'präsentiert' (presented). These verbs are very common in professional contexts.
Das Team hat ein überzeugendes Gesamtkonzept entwickelt.
The team developed a convincing overall concept.
This word is frequently used in the fields of architecture, urban planning, marketing, or project management. It emphasizes that not just individual parts were planned, but the big picture.
Für die neue Wohnsiedlung fehlt noch ein schlüssiges Gesamtkonzept.
A coherent overall concept is still missing for the new housing development.
To say what the concept is for, you use the preposition 'für' (for) followed by the accusative.
Die Agentur stellte ihr Gesamtkonzept für die Werbekampagne vor.
The agency presented its overall concept for the advertising campaign.
master plan
Masterplan and Gesamtkonzept both consider a project as a whole. A Masterplan usually sets out the important steps in detail and over the long term. A Gesamtkonzept may place greater emphasis on the overarching idea and the harmonious interplay of all the parts.
Das Gesamtkonzept verbindet Wohnungen, Geschäfte und Grünflächen zu einem stimmigen Stadtviertel.
The overall concept brings apartments, shops, and green spaces together into a coherent neighborhood.
Der Masterplan legt fest, wie das neue Stadtviertel in den nächsten zehn Jahren gebaut wird.
The master plan sets out how the new neighborhood will be built over the next ten years.
