Antonio Corcuera, Aitana Lleonart. The Big Book of Lofts
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The kitchen, fashioned in cement and steel, follows the chromatic
range of the rest of the house and is placed in the middle of the space that
integrates the communal areas of the loft. The small platform, which
includes the sink and brings an extra section to the kitchen, is also made
of cement, disposed as a large rectangular block. The chromatic range
repeats itself in all the areas of the loft, combining white, black, and gray
with touches of red.
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he flexible and dynamic character of this project defies the traditional
idea of a dwelling planned as a space where the functions of each room
are unique and specific. By integrating and transforming these functions—
such as cooking, sleeping, and relaxing—it is possible to create different
and unusual spaces using a contemporary architectural style. This building
of apartments, surrounded by historic constructions and located in
the center of the oldest urban heartland of Berlin, displays four lofts
characterized by flexibility and functionality that define the public and
private spaces. The main, low, horizontal facade respects the structure of
the adjacent buildings, while the space of two floors reinterprets the
traditional slanted ceilings. The sliding walls and doors, integrated into
these spaces, enable the work spaces and the rest areas to be transformed
according to the needs of the people living there. Thanks to their flexibility
and mobility, the rooms can be easily and quickly modified, thus varying the
level of intimacy of the loft.
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A good example of this desire for integration of the space is evident in
the bathtubs on wheels. In this way a bath can be enjoyed next to the
terrace in summer or next to the chimney in the winter months without it's
having to be enclosed within the four walls of the bathroom. The water
connections have been fitted behind moving panes with easily connectable,
flexible pipes.
The essence of these apartments is due not just to flexible and
dynamic character, but also to their atmosphere, which is a result of the
blend of materials, light, and proportions. The range of materials has been
intentionally reduced in order to enhance the contrast between the
basic and delicate surfaces. The treating of the materials by natural
processes helps to define the light and the color of the interior spaces. The
selection of these materials—such as limestone, walnut wood, and
white-lacquered surfaces—creates a background against which the natural
light can be enjoyed. *
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The choice of furniture and the simplicity
of the materials enhance the luminosity
of the loft, as well as its dynamic and
flexible character.
[j The apartments boast ample exterior spaces, such as the patios and
terraces that strengthen the organic and dynamic character of these lofts,
contrasting with the urban environment in which the building is framed.
The wheels of the bathtub enable bath time to be enjoyed close to nature.
The wooden features and the color white bring serenity to the dwellings,
while the splashes of red bring personality.
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