Some knows and some don't; I was once in the later group. So let me ask again: What is a terrace duplex? Everyone already knows a duplex, but not all knows why the duplex is referred to as terrace.
Features of a Duplex
So what’s that major features of a duplex? The major feature of a duplex is that there is ground floor and an up one; both being occupied at the same by a single family unit. This explain why there is usually a staircase within for easy up and down movement. A developer may decide to add another outside stairs but it is completely optional.
A duplex has every other thing that a normal house should have. What then is a terrace duplex?
Features of a Terrace Duplex
You may have seen some duplex that have a ground floor and two other up-floors instead of one, they are called terrace duplex. Most of the time the rooms in the last floor are fewer, thereby giving the building a form of a pyramid look-a-like shape.
Reasons for Terrace Duplex
Well, the reason for terrace duplex is not far-fetched, especially in the Lagos Island area. Terrace duplex allows developers to build more houses per plot of land and get higher returns on their investment.
How Does It Work?
Developers simply moves some rooms that should have occupied more space to the second floor.
The Advantages of Terrace Duplex
- It doesn’t in any way spoil the beauty and design of the building.
- It allows for more rooms.
- It allows for more compound space and parking lot.
Apart from the more space it allows developers, their designs are usually lovely. Nigerians are beginning to accept this elegant style of building, so let's expect to see more of it.
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