övervåning

övervåning is a Swedish word that translates to "upper floor" or "upstairs" in English. It refers to any level of a building that is situated above the ground floor. In residential homes, the övervåning often contains bedrooms, bathrooms, and living spaces. In commercial buildings, it can house offices, meeting rooms, or additional retail areas. The specific arrangement and use of an övervåning can vary greatly depending on the type of building and its intended purpose. Access to the övervåning is typically gained through a staircase or elevator. In multi-story buildings, the term can be used to distinguish between different elevated levels. For example, a building might have a main floor, an övervåning, and then a ytterligare övervåning (further upper floor) or vind (attic). The concept is fundamental to understanding the spatial organization of many architectural structures.