Flowering balconies are common in Saigon, where residents can interact with the city outside. Here, a beautifully patterned steel frame contains a cantilevered internal balcony, which looks out over the outdoor dining area's net ceiling. Photo 3 of 8 in 8 Small and Unexpected Garden Oases Hidden in the Middle of Cities from A Narrow Courtyard Joins a Unique Two-Family Home in Saigon

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In Saigon, courtyard-facing balconies are common and allow residents to be simultaneously outside while still being in the privacy of their own home. Here, flowers on the railing and a large tree in the courtyard below bring life to a narrow space.