Lofts: Good Ideas - Softcover

Cuito, Aurora

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060544716 ISBN 13: 9780060544713

Publisher: HarperDes, 2003

Synopsis

Although loft living once meant converting old industrial warehouses, today it has evolved into a style and approach for modern living spaces. This new volume in the Good Ideas series provides more than 50 recent examples of contemporary lofts from around the world, ranging from remodeled industrial buildings to old farmhouses and garages transformed for today's lifestyle. With 800 photographs, Good Ideas: Lofts is an incredible value for anyone who dreams of owning or living in a loft.

About this title

Synopsis:

Loft living is a movement that began in Manhattan with the recovery of old industrial spaces; warehouses and abandoned factories in New York City were converted into residences for a certain intellectual elite. As the movement grew, the loft ceased to be just a space for artistic production and took on new meaning as an emblem of the freedom of a new generation. This signified a change of direction from the migration towards suburban zones and brought about a resurgence of urban residences. Today, loft living has become a luxury that few, including many pioneers of the movement, can afford. With more than 800 full colour photographs, this volume is a compilation of more than 50 recent examples of international, contemporary lofts. Projects range from the traditionally remodeled industrial buildings to old farmhouses and garages transformed into modern living spaces.

About the Author:

Aurora Cuito is a expert writer in the fields of architecture and design and is the author of several previous books including Lofts: Good Ideas.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperDes
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0060544716
• ISBN 13: 9780060544713
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 330