Antonio Corcuera, Aitana Lleonart. The Big Book of Lofts

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Plan

Abcarius & Burns Architecture Design

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_ The sliding doors and walls, integrated into these structures, enable

the work spaces and the rest areas to be transformed according to the

needs of the owners.

The essence of these apartments is due not just to their flexible and

dynamic character, but also to their atmosphere, which is a result of the

blend of materials, light, and proportions.

URBAN LOFTS

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LOFT DEVELOPMENTS

Taking a step further within the scope of loft-type architectural

constructions, a new trend is apparent: the rehabilitation of whole

buildings that house multiple loft-type apartments and also new

constructions with this end in mind. In many cases the facade already

indicates a different interior from that of typical buildings apartments.

Their original shapes, sizes, and exterior openness speak for

themselves, and indicate unified spaces that convert the dwelling into

a shared zone. In many cases, these are lofts for solely domestic use,

but buildings have also been designed in order to house different

typologies that adapt to the individual needs of each owner: lofts on a

single level, duplexes, or studies combined with homes in the same

space or on different levels, yet visually united.

These buildings offer a new way of dealing with house sales. Given the

lack of floor space for construction within large cities, these projects

enable the few available feet per apartment to have the least number

of partitions possible, thus achieving a greater sense of space and

luminosity, thanks to large windows that provide abundant natural

light. They are, in essence, multiple loft-inspired dwellings that share

the same structure.

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Photos: © Marvin Rand

ERGAMONT ARTIST LOFTS

Pugh & Scarpa Architects

his loft is integrated into the artistic complex of Bergamont Station,

made up of 45 galleries located in old industrial buildings. Its structure

holds two floors: the studio, planned as a communal space, is housed on the

first floor, and on the upper floor the work zones and living zones of three

artists are housed. One of the main concerns of the project was how to

maintain the continuity and coherence of the surroundings, made up of

industrial factories, without detracting from innovation, in the use of

materials as well as in the formal aspect. Thus the materials were chosen

with the adjacent buildings in mind, such as the metal plates, steel, and

glass. The facade is covered in sheets of corrugated steel that stretch along

the front, leaving spaces for the windows and the translucent thermoplastic

plates. The geometric shapes of the materials bring a dynamic effect to the

exterior space, which has succeeded in maintaining its industrial origins

while at the same time bringing improvements in the design of the complex.

The first floor, to be of communal use, has been planned as an open

space, which allows maximum flexibility. Two wooden and aluminum

staircases lead to the different units above; the lower level can be seen from

this upper floor. The bedrooms are situated in the most intimate and

concealed zone, bathed in light thanks to the large window that stretches

along one of the sides of the building. /

The communal space of the lower floor, with a double-height

ceiling, has been left open, while the bathroom, the kitchen, and the most

frequented area are positioned below the space that has been reserved for

the private rooms. This loft originated from the desire to create a space

characterized by elegance, fluidity, and appropriate coherence in the

context, while also integrating the most complex and varied elements that

add personality to the urban environment.

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• BERGAMONT

ARTIST LOFTS

Elevations

Pugh &. Scarpa Architects

_ The communal space has been planned as

one open and flexible ambience. Two large

staircases lead to the upper floor, and a

smaller staircase leads to the terrace.

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