**Types of Balconies:**
– Traditional Maltese balcony: wooden, closed, projecting from a wall.
– Juliet balcony: doesn’t protrude, resembles a small loggia.
– Modern Juliet balcony: metal barrier in front of a high window.
– UK renamed Juliet balcony to Juliet guarding in August 2020.
– Various types used in depicting Romeo and Juliet scenes.
**Functions of Balconies:**
– Regular balconies with doors to small patio or skyrise greenery.
– French balcony: false balcony with doors to railing and view.
– Balconies in churches for singers and musicians.
– Theatre balconies above dress circle and below gallery.
– Contribute to building sustainability by reducing solar gain and improving ventilation.
**Materials Used for Balconies:**
– Historically stone was common.
– Modern materials like glass and stainless steel.
– Provide durability and modern look to buildings.
– Part of the sculptural shape of a building.
– Help block noise and improve natural ventilation.
**Notable Balconies:**
– Famous balcony scene in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
– Paintings like Édouard Manet’s Le balcon depict balconies.
– Notable balconies at Villa Capuleti in Verona, Palazzo Cusani in Milan, and Buckingham Palace.
– Significant roles in art and cultural representations.
**Naming and Design of Balconies:**
– Manufacturers name railing designs based on origin, shape, and form.
– Descriptive naming in the construction industry.
– Examples include Italian, Spanish, Mexican, and Ecuadorian balconies.
– Terms like knuckle balcony and cast-in-situ balconies used.
– Names reflect design, material, and installation method.
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.
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Balcony:
A balcony is a platform that projects from the wall of a building, typically enclosed by a railing or balustrade, and is usually located above the ground floor. Balconies are often used as outdoor living spaces or for decorative purposes.