zone — an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic

a security guard points toward different colored floor sections while guiding a family with children. Each floor area has different lighting and distinct visual features that separate one section from another. The food court area shows warm yellow lighting while the electronics section glows with cool blue light. Children notice how each area looks and feels completely different as they walk from one section to another. Other shoppers naturally move between the clearly separated areas of the mall. an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by distinctive features or characteristics