A visual feast--the most stunning and creative residential lofts, from the cozily traditional to the rigorously avant-garde, from New York to Milan, L.A. to Berlin. More than 370 full-color photographs; 15 architectural drawings.
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The biggest problem with living in an old commercial building is light. Lofts may not have skylights; many commercial spaces only have windows along one side; and, since sunlight provides the major source of illumination, industrial and more modern commercial spaces can be--and often are--downright dingy.
The dramatic, sprawling character of the open loft, while it might reflect the nonconformist artistic aspirations of its occupant, is just as often a practical necessity: partitions would get in the way of what precious light exists. Not only does The International Book of Lofts trace the rise of lofts--from practical workshops-cum-living spaces for artisans and artists to the self-important style statements of writers, fashion designers, and accountants--it is also a photographic compendium of solutions to the antagonistic problems of light, space, and privacy. Ranging widely from city to city, from minimalist temple to faux-Medici palazzo, the authors even find room to consider those purpose-built houses and apartments that borrow from the loft aesthetic.
The irritatingly precious text--of the sort that "tells" the planning of a space and "situates" its rooms--is minimal and of little importance anyway. The photographs are eloquent enough, and tell their own engaging story. --Simon Ings, Amazon.co.uk
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A visual feast--the most stunning and creative residential lofts, from the cozily traditional to the rigorously avant-garde, from New York to Milan, L.A. to Berlin. More than 370 full-color photographs; 15 architectural drawings.
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Coverage of Historical and Early Loft Treatment,
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As many readers of this title I was looking for interesting, creative, innovative use of loft space. The piece seems complete in its coverage of origin and early treatment. Lofts in several international urban settings are described and pictured. Floor plans for a representative number are presented at the conclusion. By now it has become fairly dated. Present day materials and treatments clearly be an important addition. Surely there has been great progress in the 12 years since the book was released. Secondly, "adventurous" lofts were not prevalent. A few several portrayals were bland and unexciting. However, the work seems to be one of the few available resources for those interested in the development of loft space.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Helped Start the Research of My Dream,
This review is from: International Book of Lofts (Hardcover)
My dream is to live in a Loft. And this book helped me get started on my research. I have already labeled and marked my favorite floor plans and styles. I am currently looking for a book that contains more information about costs and maintenance of lofts. Otherwise it's a great book to get an idea of lofts, what styles you may like and the history of lofts.
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Some of the spaces considered the ancestors of lofts today are artists' ateliers - custom-built studios with large-paned north-facing windows, which flourished in Paris as early as the mid-19th century and in New York at the turn of the century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Some of the spaces considered the ancestors of lofts today are artists' ateliers - custom-built studios with large-paned north-facing windows, which flourished in Paris as early as the mid-19th century and in New York at the turn of the century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Art Deco, Eileen Gray, Los Angeles, Lower Manhattan, Paris's Place de la Bastille, Walter Chatham, Yves de la Tour New!
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- Future Systems by Deyan Sudjic on page 214
- Mark Rothko by Marjorie Cohn on page 40
- Loft Living: Culture and Capital in Urban Change by Sharon Zukin in Front Matter
- Soho: The Rise and Fall of an Artist's Colony by Richard Kostelanetz on page 138, and Back Matter
- Manhattan Lofts by Ivor Richards in Back Matter
- Building Adaptation, Second Edition by James Douglas in Back Matter
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