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.
In a historic TriBeCa warehouse, a young couple found an opportunity to make an entire floor their first home. They wanted all the advantages of informal loft living, but also required seclusion for their bedrooms to accommodate guests and future family members. To achieve this Office of Architecture, in collaboration with Push, implemented a few cleverly conceived design moves.
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 transformation of an old garage into a very stylish contemporary residence took place under the attentive supervision of Italian studio Ego Vitamina Creativa.
Originally a Lucky Strike cigarette warehouse, this wonderful SF loft is home to Clive McCarthy, top manager-turned artist and Tricia Bell.
This warehouse conversion is in Melbourne’s inner city Abbotsford, a modern refit of an old warehouse shell.
This stunning loft in the historic Flatiron district offers pristine, modern finishes while maintaining the old world charm of its history as an industrial space.
Two former apartments in Antwerp, The Netherlands have been transformed into a contemporary home and office. Using coloured walls, the inventive play between the open plan & the cosy, natural light versus subtle artificial lighting, old and new elements merge into a comfortable and colourful home environment.