BALCONIES & BRACKETS

Balconies

A Visual treat on the street!

A balcony is a space within a space, A piece of personal landscape. An ornate expression of the house and the house-owner. Standing in the balcony, one can spend an entire evening observing all the various activates happening in the street below.

Sometimes even metal brackets are used to support these joists

A Tamil balcony is characterized by the use of timber, dark earthy colors, and with large trees growing around it.

A typical French balcony is characterized by the use of light pastel colors, white and with smaller plants and shrubs growing in it.

An example of a balcony in a hotel being supported by metal brackets. The balcony railing is ornate and extremely detailed. This is a unique character of a heritage French building.

An example of a French balcony being enveloped in a beautiful large flowering tree. This scene adds drama to the streetscape of the French street.

An example of a balcony in the Muslim quarters. Such a balcony can be used only for one person and for viewing the activities below, also supported by metal brackets.