Overheard: "I'd make the deck a bit more cozy, you know? Squishy cushions, something." This apartment had us sold at "private roof deck," although you might need to be an expert at spelunking in order ...

Zoning regulations restricted the site to one story, so the designers made the most of it by including a basement for additional storage and reaching up to the roof for extra entertaining space. A ...

I am considering purchase of a 4th floor 2 bedroom, the top floor of a brownstone. The unit has exclusive roof rights. Current owners have a partial wood deck on the roof. it’s nice, but the access to ...

A spiral staircase is visually intriguing. It dates back to the Middle Ages and is one of the most beautiful of all architectural elements. The winding flight of steps was usually made of stone and it ...

Architecture studio Snøhetta has released photos and videos of the Shanghai Grand Opera House, which features a dramatic spiral staircase that extends to the roof, as it nears completion. Shots of the ...