Located on the upper floor, balcony was a design solutions on a house. Function continues to grow. Balcony also increased the height of facade image of the house.

A balcony has length, width, and height. Standard size is calculated based on the minimum standards required for the movement of people. Because it is located on the top floor, a balcony must meet the standards of the extra power. Standard power, including to prevent people had an accident. As a space, balconies function continues to grow. What are those functions, please read the following descriptions:

Balcony as an extension of the space – because it is situated directly embedded next to the room upstairs, the balcony can be a solution to the expansion of space. For example to expand the upstairs room you can place balcony at the room side that directly related to outside. Could be on the front, side, or rear depending on the location of the bedroom.

Balcony to extend the view – located on the upper floor, the balcony has a view of the wider window of the floor below. This makes the balcony, the perfect location to enjoy the scenery surrounding the house.

Balcony as floor level affirmation – the balcony was able to confirm differences in the ground and upper floor. The balcony also stressed the differences of building scale and direction.

Balcony as elements of a beauty – balcony can create areas of the wall more “life”. With the balcony could make the facade appearance more dynamic.

Balcony add high value on design – Balcony can increase the design value of a building elements and space organization. This makes the design of the house more valuable.

Balcony express the taste – Balcony give a design statement and expression of the homeowner tastes.

Balcony reduce the impacts of climate – balcony that jutted out of the wall leaving a space underneath. Balcony function becomes condescendent space beneath form the sun heat.

Balcony as a marker – the prominent shape and color of balcony can be used as markers or distinct our home from other home.

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