Space scape
Just a month ago, it was still a regular, barely-used backside balcony until S. Kesavan decided to make it a useful ‘inside’ space.
The first need was walls for privacy. But rather than enclosing this space with solid walls for gaining privacy and security, Kesavan opted for cement grills.
The slant in the detailing of the grills ensures that while rain is kept away, light pours in. Besides, because of the slant, while the person inside can view the world outside, the person outside will not be able to view the space inside. Just a word of caution here, each square foot of cement grill weighs at least four or five kg, so make sure that the balcony can take the weight of the jaali, walls and the new ceiling.
This 5 ft.x 7.5 ft. space was given rustic red-oxide flooring. Add perhaps a harmonious wooden recliner here, and this space now makes for a great refuge for peaceful reading or relaxed contemplation, or if desired, for even a laundry room.
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