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A terrace is an external, raised, open, flat area in either a landscape (such as a park or garden) near a building, [1] or as a roof terrace on a flat roof. [2]
Rice terrace in the Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. This type of landscaping is therefore called terracing.
A terrace, terraced house (UK), or townhouse (US) [a] is a type of medium-density housing which first started in 16th century Europe with a row of joined houses sharing side walls. In the United States and Canada these are sometimes known as row houses or row homes. Terrace housing can be found worldwide, though it is quite common in Europe and ...
Terraced houses have been popular in the United Kingdom, particularly England and Wales, since the 17th century. They were originally built as desirable properties, such as the townhouses for the nobility around Regent's Park in central London , and the Georgian architecture that defines the World Heritage Site of Bath .
Terrace (geology) In geology, a terrace is a step-like landform. A terrace consists of a flat or gently sloping geomorphic surface, called a tread, that is typically bounded on one side by a steeper ascending slope, which is called a "riser" or "scarp". The tread and the steeper descending slope (riser or scarp) together constitute the terrace.
Terrace (earthworks), a leveled surface built into the landscape for agriculture or salt production. Terrace (building), a raised flat platform. Terrace garden, an element where a raised flat paved or gravelled section overlooks a prospect. Terrace (geology), a step-like landform that borders a shoreline or river floodplain.
Row of terraced houses in Middle Park, Melbourne, typical of those in the inner suburbs of Melbourne. Terrace houses in Australia began to be built in early 19th century Sydney, closely based on the models found in London and other UK cities. They soon developed unique features, particularly elaborate balconies, and became a very popular form ...
Terrace garden. Transverse view along a narrow terrace, Villa Carlotta on Lake Como, Tremezzo, Italy: stairs from an upper level are inset into the retaining wall. A terrace garden is a garden with a raised flat paved or gravelled section overlooking a prospect. [1] A raised terrace keeps a house dry and provides a transition between the ...