roof deck

Elevated outdoor space

A roof deck is a flat outdoor area built on top of a building, used as a terrace or patio.

Common in urban settings where ground-level outdoor space is scarce, roof decks provide places for entertaining, dining, or relaxing: The apartment's main selling point was the private roof deck with city views.

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railing · lounge · skyline · city lights · views · sunset · cocktails · happy hour · al fresco dining · planter · potted plants · outdoor · outdoor living · open air · umbrella · city · penthouse · entertaining

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Opposites
vertical location

roof deckbasement

Subterranean building level

cellar · ground floor · courtyard · sunken garden · street level

enclosure/exposure

roof deckbasement

Subterranean building level

cellar · interior room · attic · enclosed porch · sunroom

Family

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G