A Bay window is a protruding part of a facade with windows that creates additional space in the room behind it and improve natural lighting.
Construction
The construction of a bay window can be varied – single-story or extending through several floors. The lower part can start from the foundation of the building or be extended on beams or brackets (Oriel window). The upper part is made as a small roof with several slopes, which can be either independent or part of the overall roof of the building.
The bay window itself can be of different shapes – triangular, isosceles trapezoid, rectangular, polyhedral, semicircular and others. Most often, a window is built into each side of the bay window or they are completely glazed.
The main difference between all bay windows is that the protruding part with windows on the facade should create additional space in the room.
A Avant-corps is also a protruding part of a facade, but it does not affect the interior layout, but performs a compositional function.
A Tourelle is a small tower protruding from a wall or corner of a building; in the Middle Ages it was a fortification structure, and today it can be found as a decorative element.
Functions
In modern construction, the main functions of a bay window are to give an original look to the building’s facade, create a space in the room with excellent natural lighting, a panoramic view, and the ability to create an original design and arrangement.
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