hautpace

Isaac Kremer/ September 9, 2018/ / 0 comments

A stair landing at the junction of two flights which reverses the direction of horizontal progress, making a turn of 180 degrees. Such a landing extends the width of both flights plus the well. 2. A raised floor in a bay window, in front of a fireplace, etc.; raised a step higher than the general floor area. Also see halfpace. (Harris, 1977)