Many residents in apartment buildings are isolating themselves with makeshift "tiger cages" (balconies or balconies).
(Baonghean.vn) - The construction and expansion of "tiger cages" to increase usable space and deter theft in private homes and apartments is becoming increasingly common.
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| Walking past the D2 Quang Trung apartment complex, it's easy to spot the makeshift "bird cages" or "tiger cages" haphazardly hung behind each apartment. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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| Similarly, in block C5, many families have been utilizing the spaces around their apartments for renovations and expansions to increase usable area for many years. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| That extended area is usually located in the open space behind the apartment, such as a balcony, drying area, or the front of a common hallway. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The unauthorized expansion of balconies into "tiger cages" (referring to makeshift extensions) is not only happening in the old Quang Trung apartment building, but also in many newly built, modern high-rise apartment buildings. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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| In Tecco C apartment building, most balconies and windows are sealed with sturdy iron frames. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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| Such unauthorized extensions are also common in apartments and private houses throughout Vinh City. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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| Although expanding the house with a "tiger cage" (a stilt house) has many benefits, it not only affects the structure of the house and detracts from urban aesthetics, but also poses many risks and dangers in case of fire or explosion. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
Thanh Cuong
