Maisonette - Revision history

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	Where a maisonette is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.		Where a maisonette is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.
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		+	NB [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms], defines a maisonette as: ‘…a dwelling on more than one storey, forming part of a building from some other part of which it is divided horizontally.’

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−	The ~~term~~ ‘maisonette’ is a very broad ~~one~~ that has a number of different potential meanings, some of which are dependent on location. The word maisonette is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning 'a little house'. In France therefore it can refer to almost any domestic property, and in Europe, the term maisonette is used to describe holiday cottages or flats.	+	The word ‘maisonette’ is a very broad term that has a number of different potential meanings, some of which are dependent on location.

−	It is commonly ~~considered~~ to refer to an apartment on two or more storeys of a larger building with its own internal staircase and its own separate entrance. This distinguishes maisonettes from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. This type of maisonette is often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, ~~maisonettes have~~ been considered more desirable than flats in similar situations.	+	The word maisonette is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning 'a little house'. In France therefore it can refer to almost any domestic property, although it is generally used to describe holiday cottages or flats.
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		+	In the UK, the word maisonette is commonly used to refer to an apartment on two or more storeys of a larger building with its own internal staircase and its own separate entrance. This distinguishes maisonettes from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. This type of maisonette is often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, this sort of maisonette has been considered more desirable than flats in similar situations.

	However, some definitions of maisonettes suggest that they can also be single story, and that they are distinguished from flats by having their own separate door to the outside.		However, some definitions of maisonettes suggest that they can also be single story, and that they are distinguished from flats by having their own separate door to the outside.

−	In Scotland, maisonette may refer to a two storey apartment within a larger block that is reached through a common entrance. The Scottish Building Standards give the following definition; '...a dwelling on more than one storey, forming part of a building from some other part of which it is divided horizontally.'	+	Unhelpfully, In Scotland, 'maisonette' may refer to a two storey apartment within a larger block that is reached through a common entrance. The Scottish Building Standards give the following definition; '...a dwelling on more than one storey, forming part of a building from some other part of which it is divided horizontally.'

	There is also some disagreement about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a maisonette.		There is also some disagreement about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a maisonette.

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−	The term ‘maisonette’ ~~refers to an apartment on two or more storeys of~~ a ~~larger building with its own internal staircase~~. It is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning 'a little house'.	+	The term ‘maisonette’ is a very broad one that has a number of different potential meanings, some of which are dependent on location. The word maisonette is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning 'a little house'. In France therefore it can refer to almost any domestic property, and in Europe, the term maisonette is used to describe holiday cottages or flats.

−	~~In most~~ of ~~the UK, maisonettes have their~~ own separate entrance~~, distinguishing them~~ from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. ~~They are~~ often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, maisonettes have been considered more desirable than flats~~. In Scotland, a maisonette is a two storey house within a block of flats and reached through a common entrance~~.	+	It is commonly considered to refer to an apartment on two or more storeys of a larger building with its own internal staircase and its own separate entrance. This distinguishes maisonettes from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. This type of maisonette is often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, maisonettes have been considered more desirable than flats in similar situations.

−	~~Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes'~~, ~~a term~~ that ~~has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally~~, ~~‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied~~ to ~~apartments with a more modern design~~.	+	However, some definitions of maisonettes suggest that they can also be single story, and that they are distinguished from flats by having their own separate door to the outside.

−	~~Strangely, however, and rather confusingly, in the USA~~, a ~~‘duplex’~~ is a dwelling ~~comprising two apartments with separate entrances, whether they are side by side or~~ one ~~above the~~ other.	+	In Scotland, maisonette may refer to a two storey apartment within a larger block that is reached through a common entrance. The Scottish Building Standards give the following definition; '...a dwelling on more than one storey, forming part of a building from some other part of which it is divided horizontally.'

−	~~Where a maisonette~~ is ~~on the top floor of~~ a ~~high-rise building, it might also~~ be referred to as a ~~penthouse~~.	+	There is also some disagreement about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a maisonette.

−	~~There is some dispute about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be~~ referred to as a ~~maisonette~~.	+	Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes', a term that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally, ‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied to apartments with a more modern design. Strangely, however, and rather confusingly, in the USA, a ‘duplex’ is a dwelling comprising two apartments with separate entrances, whether they are side by side or one above the other.

−	~~In Europe, the term~~ maisonette ~~can~~ be ~~used~~ to ~~describe holiday cottages or flats~~.	+	Where a maisonette is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.
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−	~~= Find out more =~~	+

−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	The term ‘maisonette’ refers to an apartment on two or more storeys of a larger building with its own internal staircase. It is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning 'a little house'.		The term ‘maisonette’ refers to an apartment on two or more storeys of a larger building with its own internal staircase. It is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning 'a little house'.

−	In most of the UK, maisonettes have their own separate entrance, distinguishing them from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. They are often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, maisonettes have been considered more desirable than flats.In Scotland a maisonette is a two storey house within a block of flats and reached through a common entrance.	+	In most of the UK, maisonettes have their own separate entrance, distinguishing them from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. They are often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, maisonettes have been considered more desirable than flats. In Scotland, a maisonette is a two storey house within a block of flats and reached through a common entrance.

	Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes', a term that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally, ‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied to apartments with a more modern design.		Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes', a term that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally, ‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied to apartments with a more modern design.

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	The term ‘maisonette’ refers to an apartment on two or more storeys of a larger building with its own internal staircase. It is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning 'a little house'.		The term ‘maisonette’ refers to an apartment on two or more storeys of a larger building with its own internal staircase. It is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning 'a little house'.

−	In most of the UK, maisonettes have their own separate entrance, distinguishing them from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. They are often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, maisonettes have been considered more desirable than flats.In Scotland a maisonette is a two storey house ~~with~~ a block of flats reached through a common entrance.	+	In most of the UK, maisonettes have their own separate entrance, distinguishing them from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. They are often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, maisonettes have been considered more desirable than flats.In Scotland a maisonette is a two storey house within a block of flats and reached through a common entrance.

	Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes', a term that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally, ‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied to apartments with a more modern design.		Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes', a term that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally, ‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied to apartments with a more modern design.

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	The term ‘maisonette’ refers to an apartment on two or more storeys of a larger building with its own internal staircase. It is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning 'a little house'.		The term ‘maisonette’ refers to an apartment on two or more storeys of a larger building with its own internal staircase. It is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning 'a little house'.

−	In the UK, maisonettes have their own separate entrance, distinguishing them from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. They are often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, maisonettes have been considered more desirable than flats.	+	In most of the UK, maisonettes have their own separate entrance, distinguishing them from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. They are often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, maisonettes have been considered more desirable than flats.In Scotland a maisonette is a two storey house with a block of flats reached through a common entrance.

	Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes', a term that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally, ‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied to apartments with a more modern design.		Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes', a term that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally, ‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied to apartments with a more modern design.
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	Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes', a term that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally, ‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied to apartments with a more modern design.		Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes', a term that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally, ‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied to apartments with a more modern design.

−	Strangely, however, and rather confusingly, in the USA, a ‘duplex’ is a dwelling ~~with~~ comprising two apartments with separate entrances, whether they are side by side, or one above the other.	+	Strangely, however, and rather confusingly, in the USA, a ‘duplex’ is a dwelling comprising two apartments with separate entrances, whether they are side by side or one above the other.

	Where a maisonette is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.		Where a maisonette is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.
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	There is some dispute about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a maisonette.		There is some dispute about whether an apartment with a mezzanine level should be referred to as a maisonette.

−	In Europe, the term maisonette can be used to describe holiday cottages, or flats.	+	In Europe, the term maisonette can be used to describe holiday cottages or flats.

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	* Changing lifestyles in the built environment.		* Changing lifestyles in the built environment.
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	* Duplex.		* Duplex.
	* Double fronted house.		* Double fronted house.

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−	The term ‘maisonette’ refers to an apartment on two or more storeys of a larger building with its own internal staircase. It is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning a little house. In the UK, maisonettes have their own separate entrance, distinguishing them from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. They are often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, maisonettes have been considered more desirable than flats.	+	The term ‘maisonette’ refers to an apartment on two or more storeys of a larger building with its own internal staircase. It is derived from the French ‘maisonnette’, meaning 'a little house'.

−	Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes', a term that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally, ‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied to apartments with a more modern design. Strangely, however, and rather confusingly, in the USA, a ‘duplex’ is a dwelling with comprising two apartments with separate entrances, whether they are side by side, or one above the other.	+	In the UK, maisonettes have their own separate entrance, distinguishing them from flats, which are reached through a common entrance. They are often found above shops, with an entrance to the side of the shopfront. Historically, maisonettes have been considered more desirable than flats.
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		+	Maisonettes are sometimes now referred to as 'duplexes', a term that has become increasingly popular due to its perceived Americanism. Generally, ‘maisonette’ is still used to describe more traditional apartments, whereas ‘duplex’ is applied to apartments with a more modern design.
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		+	Strangely, however, and rather confusingly, in the USA, a ‘duplex’ is a dwelling with comprising two apartments with separate entrances, whether they are side by side, or one above the other.

	Where a maisonette is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.		Where a maisonette is on the top floor of a high-rise building, it might also be referred to as a penthouse.
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	In Europe, the term maisonette can be used to describe holiday cottages, or flats.		In Europe, the term maisonette can be used to describe holiday cottages, or flats.

−	== Find out more ==	+	= Find out more =

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =	+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

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	* Residential definition.		* Residential definition.
	* Skyscraper.		* Skyscraper.
		+	* Studio flat.
	* Terraced house.		* Terraced house.
	* Types of building.		* Types of building.