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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

architecture-related expression/phrases

The two story building is built where the ceiling of part of the first floor is that of the 2nd floor so to give a high ceiling for the ground floor. Anyone that might know a term/phrase for this architectural feature? If not, could you provide a phrase/term (non-architectural jargon) that can describe it? Thank you so very much.
  

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I think you can look up mezzanine and find some examples. Many condominiums and apartments in Canada have such construction. Back in the 1950's Banks had a 2 storey mezzanine (where business was transacted) and many storeys of offices above them.

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  • I think you can look up mezzanine and find some examples.
  • Many condominiums and apartments in Canada have such construction.
  • Back in the 1950's Banks had a 2 storey mezzanine (where business was transacted) and many storeys of offices above them.
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I think you can look up mezzanine and find some examples. Many condominiums and apartments in Canada have such construction. Back in the 1950's Banks had a 2 storey mezzanine (where business was transacted) and many storeys of offices above them.
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Thank you sir. That's helpful information.
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It also occurred to me that 'cathedral' is another term used to describe a high wall that allows plenty of sunlight on the east side of a building.
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