Apartments with a loggia and a balcony in Lviv

Apartments in modern new buildings must have a balcony or a loggia - the space that the residents can furnish as they see fit: put a clothesline, take out unnecessary things, or put an armchair and a table in order to drink coffee while enjoying the wonderful view of the city. The Real Estate Corporation RIEL offers you to purchase an apartment with a loggia in Lviv at the developer’s price and without intermediaries.

What is a balcony

A balcony is an open-bodied overhanging architectural element of the building. It is a useful space that can be used for domestic purposes; and also has a specific purpose - it serves as a place for evacuation in case of a fire. 

A balcony is located on a slab supported by bearings such as consoles or atlantes. The slab is surrounded by a solid or an open-work balustrade. The balconies used in modern residential construction usually are a cantilever reinforced concrete slab 1.5 meters in width (a larger width is possible using appropriate construction solutions), which is supported by steel or reinforced concrete beams protruding from the wall. The slab has a railing of 90-100 cm in height, but the height can differ, and it is important to consider that when purchasing an apartment with a balcony in Lviv.

What is a loggia

A loggia is a space in the outer plane of a building, enclosed on three sides, and separated from the inside by doors and windows. It can be open or closed, namely glazed; separated from the adjacent room, or combined with it through the removal of the baffle wall.

The differences between a balcony and a loggia

A balcony and a loggia are often confused, but despite all external resemblances, there are significant differences between these two spaces. For instance, the distinctions of a loggia from a balcony are:

• location relative to the building’s facade (loggia is a platform extending deeper into the building’s facade line);
• possibility of permanent use (for example, as a greenhouse or storage space);
• possibility of integrating with the apartment’s utility area.

A balcony, as well as a loggia, is an open annex of the apartment. Meanwhile, the difference is that the balcony is an outer part of the building - an overhung element, while a loggia is a part of the building that does not extend beyond the outer plane of the building. Usually, balconies are left open, but just like loggias, they can be glazed. 

Advantages and disadvantages of both solutions

Both a balcony and a loggia are designed to expand the apartment’s utility space and allow its residents to get a little closer to nature without leaving their homes. They fit perfectly for drinking a cup of coffee, having a leisurely breakfast, or reading a book. It also is a perfect field for plant lovers and gardeners limited by the apartment’s area. Because of its overhung format, a balcony lets in more light, while the windows in a loggia are laid back relative to the building’s facade, which decreases the amount of light, but also entails better protection of what’s inside of the loggia itself. That’s exactly why the building’s location relative to the cardinal points plays a big role when choosing an apartment with a balcony or a loggia. If the windows face south, do not worry about the lack of light - a small shadow produced by the loggia will contribute to a comfortable temperature in the apartment. On the other side, a balcony facing south will be a perfect place for morning coffee, yet it might be hard to spend time there on hot days.

At the stage of purchasing an apartment, a question is often raised: is the balcony or loggia included in the total area of the apartment. In both cases, it is basically a free addition to the purchaser’s apartment because they belong to the so-called general part of the building. It is a huge benefit of both small and large apartments.

The Real Estate Corporation RIEL has been selling apartments with loggias in Lviv for many years and offers you to choose your perfect option in the catalog on our website. Call us or leave a request for a back call in the form on the website, in order to learn on what conditions you can purchase an apartment with a balcony in Lviv.