Balcony

– Types:
– Traditional Maltese balcony is a wooden, closed balcony projecting from a wall.
– Juliet balcony does not protrude out of the building; it resembles a small loggia with a balustrade only at the front.
– Modern Juliet balcony often involves a metal barrier in front of a high window that can be opened.
– Various types of balconies have been used in depicting the famous Romeo and Juliet scene.
– The balcony of Juliet at Villa Capuleti in Verona is not a Juliet balcony as it protrudes from the wall.

– Functions:
– Balconies can be adapted for ceremonial purposes or for practical uses like providing outdoor space in dwellings.
– Balconies are used in churches for singers, in banqueting halls for musicians, and in theaters as part of the auditorium.
– Balconies are part of the sculptural shape of buildings, allowing for irregular facades without irregular internal structures.
– Balconies can contribute to building sustainability by reducing solar gain and improving indoor environmental quality.
– French balconies are false balconies that offer a view of the courtyard or surrounding scenery.

– Materials:
– Historically, balconies were commonly made of stone.
– Modern balconies can be built from materials like glass and stainless steel for durability and a modern look.
– The rise of technology has enabled the use of various materials in balcony construction.
– Balconies can be constructed using different materials to suit the design and aesthetics of a building.

– Notable balconies:
– Balconies have been prominently featured in traditional staging of scenes like the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet.
– Famous artworks like “Le balcon” by Édouard Manet depict balconies.
– The balcony of Juliet at Villa Capuleti in Verona is a notable balcony.
– Palazzo Cusani in Milan and Buckingham Palace’s East Front Balcony are also famous balcony locations.
– Balconies have been significant in various historical and cultural contexts.

– Balcony names:
– Manufacturers often name their balcony railing designs based on their origin or the shape of the pickets used.
– Balconies within the construction industry are typically named descriptively, reflecting their construction method or material.
– Balcony names can indicate the design style, origin, or construction method used.
– Descriptive names like “slide-on cassette balconies” and “cast-in-situ balconies” are common in the construction industry.
– Balcony names can vary based on the design, material, or construction technique used.

Balcony (Wikipedia)

For other uses, see Balcony (disambiguation).

A balcony (from Italian: balcone, "scaffold") is a platform projecting 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 cruise ships.

Various styles of balconies