Shared spaces

Balcony

Initial draftUpdated 13 August 2026Approved for Site publication (working draft)

Context and Design Intent

  • Create a comfortable reading, relaxation and play area while retaining airflow and weather resilience.
  • This file is the authoritative requirements record for this area. The initial draft extracts known points from 10 - Requirements/00 - Renovation Discussion Summary.md; later merges must follow 02 - AI Collaboration Rules.md.

Non-Negotiables

  • BAL-NN-001 — Provide space and power for the massage chair.

Strongly Preferred

  • BAL-SP-002 — Retain safe child play space and good airflow.
  • BAL-SP-003 — Use weather-resistant, easy-maintenance finishes with suitable drainage.

Decisions Outstanding

  • BAL-DO-004 — Confirm whether an additional water point is required.
Detailed requirements and coordination

Questions for the Interior Designer

  • How should reading, massage-chair use and play coexist?
  • What weather exposure, privacy or insect-control issues need attention?
  • Which plants, storage or movable furniture are desired?

Whole-Home Coordination

  • Refer to 10 - Requirements/01 - Whole-Home Systems Requirements.md for shared electrical, network, plumbing, AC, accessibility and service-access requirements.