Antonio Corcuera, Aitana Lleonart. The Big Book of Lofts

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The work zone is inserted in a cagelike

metallic structure that distinguishes it from

the rest of the loft and enhances its industrial

and modern ethos.

Plan

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The floor paving serves to differentiate the

spaces. In the day zone it is a clearer and

brighter style, compared to the dark gray of

the rest of the loft.

~'i d'essing room wardrobe and bathroom are the only conventional

••-: i'z the most easily recognized. The dressing room follows the

:,;••= style of the rest of the loft, whereas the bathroom has white

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: =" a large-sized mirror on the front wall. The platform on which

v-t a- = -ea has been positioned is similar to the floor surface used in

•:..-• i structures. Here it creates a dynamic space that can also serve

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RESIDENTIAL LABORATORY

Photos: © Jordi Miralles

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Joan Bach

he objective of this project was to create a diaphanous house with a

sensation of spaciousness, which was achieved by utilizing the five

large windows in the dining room lounge to their full extent. The original

open wall was an important decorative feature along the interior wall oppo-

site the entrance. The layout of this loft was planned on different levels: On

the lower floor of 860 sq ft, the day zone, dining room, lounge, kitchen and

bedroom suite are housed. In spite of sharing the same space, the zones

have been subtly separated. The main door is concealed behind the kitchen

so that even from the hall the intimacy of the whole dwelling is maintained.

In the same way, the steel staircase, which leads up to the attic, serves as a

defining feature between the kitchen and lounge. The bedroom suite is hid-

den behind a wall that does not quite reach the ceiling, heightening the sen-

sation of fluidity in the loft. This zone can be isolated from the lounge in a

very practical manner by way of sliding doors. The 16 ft height of this space

has enabled the installation of an attic in which the work study and a guest

bathroom are housed. Thus the original 860 sq ft of the dwelling is

increased by 194 sq ft, which creates greater possibilities for this house. This

zone opens up onto the ground floor so that the spaciousness gained from

the ceiling height is not spoiled. The upper terrace is reached from the sec-

ond level by way of a staircase with protruding steps joined onto one of the

walls. The interior design, carried out by Olatz de Ituarte, has been the defin-

ing factor in the palette of colors. While green and natural colors predomi-

nate the shades, a contrast is made with the white doors and windows. The

furniture is modern and functional but not as minimalist as what is found in

most loft dwellings.

Joan Bach

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