Antonio Corcuera, Aitana Lleonart. The Big Book of Lofts
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L.J The purity of white and the warmth of the wood create an informal and
harmonious space. The feeling of spaciousness is heightened by the min-
imal furniture, as well as by the large number of windows that run along
the entire facade and connect with the exterior. The bathroom has been
planned as another space within the loft concept. The absence of whole
walls creates a sensation of unification of spaces, which defines this type
of dwelling.
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LOFT CAVELL
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his loft-type residence of three floors is in the middle of a garden
typical of the houses in Brussels. The project involved remodeling an
old garage and converting it into two fantastic lofts with an exterior garage,
a large living room, an open kitchen, space for a worktable, three bedrooms,
and two bathrooms, as well as a garden linked to a large terrace. More than
half of the original building was demolished to create a more verdant zone,
made up of the garden and exterior garage, while the rest of the structure
was used for the location of the lofts.
The architect's idea was based on creating spaces and light by way of
merging three architectural structures, thus forming a new space. The first
structure leads to the main room, which also acts as a hall area. This space
houses the Americanstyle kitchen, the Japanesestyie garden, and a TV room
that is isolated on the upper level and is reached by a modern flight of stairs
in wood and iron. The next space contains the private office and the kid's
area, made up of two bedrooms and a bathroom. The last structure houses
the master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room. This space
provides greater intimacy for the couple, as well as offering a panoramic
view over the neighborhood.
The large French windows, which take up the rear facade of the first
structure and a large part of the master bedroom, look out over the interior
Japanese patio, thus maximizing natural light. This small, urban garden
creates a link between the three structures of the residence. The interior
layout and furniture were designed with a strong focus on simplicity, given
the complexity of the structure itself. White decor, wood, and metal merge in
harmony. Also, the iron columns, which support the weight of the different
levels, serve as decorative elements in the kitchen, the lounge, and the patio.
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L. The rear facade which faces the patio, has been given large French win-
dows with aluminum frames, allowing abundant light to flow into the first
structure. The columns, which support the weight of the construction, are
iron cylinder shapes that have become part of the decor. Their great height
is a constant reminder of the majestic qualities of this loft-type dwelling.
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