balcony
Sign in to saveA balcony (from , "scaffold") is a platform that typically projects from the wall of a building, supported by columns or console brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade, usually above the ground floor. They are commonly found on multi-level houses, apartments and buildings.
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A balcony is an outdoor platform that sticks out from a building's wall, held up by supports like columns or brackets, and has a railing around it for safety. They're a common feature on houses and apartment buildings, typically on upper floors, giving people a place to step outside and get fresh air.
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A balcony (from , "scaffold") is a platform that typically projects from the wall of a building, supported by columns or console brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade, usually above the ground floor. They are commonly found on multi-level houses, apartments and buildings.
==Types== Cantilever balconies are a type of balcony where there is no visible support structure underneath, so it appears to float. Recessed balconies sit within the boundary of a buildings facade, so are the least exposed type of balcony. Stacked balconies are attached to a buildings facade, whilst being supported by pillars beneath. The traditional Maltese balcony is a wooden, closed balcony projecting from a wall.