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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

Recessed Windows

Find out the GFA treatment for recessed windows

Last updated 6 June 2026

Area under a recessed window, regardless of height of the window, is included as GFA.

Section diagram showing recessed window and external wall with GFA line

Recessed Window (Section)