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balustrade
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balustrade
an ornamental rail or coping with its supporting set of balusters

balustrade [′bal·ə‚strād]
(building construction)
The railing assembly of a stairway consisting of the handrail, balusters, and usually a bottom rail.

balustrade
balustrade
An entire railing system (as along the edge of a balcony) including a top rail and its balusters, and sometimes a bottom rail.


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Whilst there are many modern designs you could still combine a traditional structure staircase with perhaps glass balustrading to give an open feel.
The contemporary design is centred on a double-storey glazed atrium with a cantilevered oak staircase leading to a suspended mezzanine floor with glass balustrading.
THE Where: Inkford, Beds: Why: How Contact: on 0121 The double glazed porch leads to the reception hall with its welcoming oak floor covering and feature staircase with unusual chrome balustrading.
 
 
 
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