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REDTENBACHERGASSE LOFT
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n the rear patio of a block of flats in Vienna's district 16, there is an old
industrial building that, for a long time, sat vacant before being converted
into this family loft. The main door leading into the apartment is located at one
of the extremes and opens onto an 82 ft-long space. In that space, the struc-
ture is presided by the light that flows in through one of the sides. This fasci-
nating length is one of the most outstanding elements of the project. Along
the left side of the corridor are the children's room and bathroom, the only
real enclosed spaces in the loft. The wall continues, formed by glass elements
that separate the corridor from the rooms. Behind the last stretch of this cor-
ridor is the master bedroom, which opens out onto the large space that
accommodates the rest of the zones of the dwelling. Sleeping, cooking, eat-
ing, playing or relaxing next to the chimney are all possible in this one space.
Next to the stairwell, which leads to the studio and garage, there is a wall
displaying all the photographic art belonging to the owner. The stairs are
supported by a steel structure that is surrounded by a wire mesh. This leads
downstairs to the studio and the garage. The kitchen has been designed to
the owner's liking and is the result of the union of his needs and spatial
comfort. The same applies to the bathroom, which includes a bright yellow
color for the floor, furniture, and some features of the kitchen. Adjacent to
the corner that accommodates the dining room is an exit to the exterior
patio, which considerably increases the size of the dwelling.
Glass and wood combined with steel are the real main players of this
loft, which is set off by bright yellow features.
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