Terrace (building)

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The roof terrace of the Casa Grande hotel in Santiago de Cuba
A setback terrace outside a 19th floor apartment on East 57th Street in New York.

A terrace is a fully supported, above ground level exterior space devoted to social activity. Unlike a balcony, which is cantilevered, a terrace is supported from below with walls. A terrace is also always open to the sky.

Common activities on a terrace include relaxation, social gatherings, sunbathing, gardening, and outdoor cooking. Hot tubs, jacuzzis, and swimming pools are sometimes found.

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Rooms and spaces of a house
Shared residential rooms
Spaces
Utility and storage
Private rooms
Great house areas
Other
Architectural elements
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