When you think of a loft conversion, the first image that probably comes to mind is of a big, open space. And that’s true most of the time. This one is also a loft with a view.
Vancouver-based architect Omer Arbel doesn’t set out to design living spaces that are merely beautiful and functional. For him, success depends on taking things to the next level – an exercise in architectural poetics. In this 33-by-150-foot loft, the end result of his theory is pure delight – a deliberate placement of rough and smooth, rustic and sparkle, perfectly punctuated by a central shaft of open sky.
San Francisco interior designer Ken Fulk is creating buzz and delight with bold and witty décor. His loft in San Francisco’s gritty South of Market district offers jolts of color, playful wit and a spirited view of modern design.
This loft has a distinctive country feeling, but still remains modern and a bit eclectic. Built from reclaimed materials, it features raw stone walls and bare wood in every corner of the space.
Isabelle Stanislas and Leiko Oshima’s design style is apparent in the transformation of a Paris building on Rue de Rivoli, from an office space into a glamorous art loving residence.
Originally a Lucky Strike cigarette warehouse, this wonderful SF loft is home to Clive McCarthy, top manager-turned artist and Tricia Bell.