balcony

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.