Antonio Corcuera, Aitana Lleonart. The Big Book of Lofts

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The emphasis on design is apparent not only in the interior

architecture of this loft, but also in the decorative features and details. The

furniture and works of art come together and achieve a global ethos,

evident in the personalized walls made into pieces of art. The sink has

been set into the slate work surface in an innovative and integral way, and

the sobriety of the bathroom has been enhanced by splashes of color.

Hollin & Radoske Architekten

FRANKFURT PENTHOUSE

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his 3,230-square-foot loft with an 800-square-foot terrace has

succeeded perfectly in meeting the desires of the owner: a city dwelling

that preserves the space and exterior areas. At first the idea was for the

apartment to have three bedrooms and three bathrooms, but in the end only

two bedrooms were created, to increase the available space. The shape of

the loft, in accordance with the architects' ideas, is totally circular, starting

with the stairwell. The entrance hall leads either to the right to the office or

to the left to the kitchen, and both reach a room that has been attractively

lengthened by a wood-floored terrace. The layout of the private rooms (the

bedrooms, bathrooms, and changing room) has been created in the same

way: all of them are situated around the shower. This helps to heighten the

feeling of spaciousness, as well as concealing some rooms with sliding

doors. The large windows, which can be completely opened, run along one

of the walls, thereby allowing maximum natural light.

The floor has been covered in soft-gray, colored oak, which enhances the

natural stone of the bathrooms and the polished stone of the kitchen, creat-

ing a truly harmonious color scheme. The dwelling has been planned as an

ideal space for receiving guests, but also as a restful area to enjoy moments

of solitude. The oversize furniture combines comfort and style, and the

sober and unitary decoration highlightscarefully chosen objects while subtly

including technological elements, such the plasma TV screens, located in

various points of the house. The kitchen is a key part of the loft, given that

the owner is a keen chef. The materials and electrical appliances are of high

quality, and the space has been planned for informal gatherings while the

food is being cooked.

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CHARLY

LJ The layout of the loft is completely

circular. The rooms are connected in a

continuous way, thus enhancing the feeling

of spatial unification.

s sooriety of the furniture enables certain decorative elements to

:c; • : :-- :-'oughout the dwelling. A large sliding door connects, the

««::::-- = -: fining room, which contains a large wooden table that is

sa-re-r ~ ="ades of lilac and is ideal for receiving numerous guests.

LOFT CHARLY