multistorey
Building with levels
Multistorey describes a building with multiple floors, typically more than two: a multistorey car park, multistorey flats.
The spelling is British; American English uses multistory.
The word most commonly modifies parking structures, where vertical stacking maximizes space in dense urban areas.
Urban profile against atmosphere
- cityscapeView of urban architecture
- highriseMultistory urban building
- towerTall slender edifice
- skyscraperVery tall urban building
downtown · metropolis · density · development · construction · landmark · silhouette · horizon
Rented unit in building
- flatLacking vertical variation
- condominiumOwned unit, shared grounds
- highriseMultistory urban building
- tenementMulti-unit urban dwelling
duplex · penthouse · studio · loft · unit · dwelling · tenant · landlord
Mechanism for vertical transport
- elevatorVertical conveyance between floors
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- stairwellEnclosed vertical passage for stairs
- escalatorAutomated people-lifting stairs
ascent · descent · floors · levels · height · tall · rise · climb
Vehicle storage area
- garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
- rampSloped connecting surface
- levelsHeights or ranked stages
- spacesGaps or open areas
stalls · barrier · ticket · permit · valet · attendant · concrete · spiral
skyline
Urban profile against atmosphere
skyscraper · downtown · metropolis · density · development · construction · landmark · silhouette · horizon · vista
apartment
Rented unit in building
- flatLacking vertical variation
- condominiumOwned unit, shared grounds
- highriseMultistory urban building
tenement · duplex · penthouse · studio · loft · unit · dwelling · tenant · landlord · rental
lift
Mechanism for vertical transport
- elevatorVertical conveyance between floors
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- stairwellEnclosed vertical passage for stairs
escalator · ascent · descent · floors · levels · height · tall · rise · climb · buttons
carpark
Vehicle storage area
spaces · stalls · barrier · ticket · permit · valet · attendant · concrete · spiral · entrance
floor
Indoor walking surface
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- mezzanineIntermediate story between floors
- atriumRoofed central hall
staircase · façade · column · balustrade · cantilever · girder · truss · lintel · buttress · balcony
mall
Enclosed shopping center
mixed-use · corporate · headquarters · showroom · atrium · escalator
multistoreylow-rise
Few floors only
ground-level · bungalow · ranch-style · sprawling · horizontal