Lofts - Softcover

Endeavour

Softcover

ISBN 10: 849273101X ISBN 13: 9788492731015

Publisher: Endeavour London Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

The Loft, which originally constituted a type of clandestine life, has become a concept applicable to large, renovated spaces, where the existing structure has been incorporated into everyday architecture. Consequently, old factories, storage areas and warehouses are being transformed to create homes and offices, or commercial studios and shops. The original architecture of these spaces is characterized by the use of materials such as concrete, aluminum, marble and wood, with smooth walls and large doors and windows. The decoration in lofts emphasizes simplicity, adaptability and functionality to create open-plan spaces, with separate rooms being formed using folding screens, medium-height walls or simply pieces of furniture. There are currently two trends: constructing new homes in the style of lofts, and recycling and re-using those already built as a further step in the development of sustainable architecture. ILLUSTRATIONS Colour throughout

About this title

Product Description:

The loft, originally seen as a somewhat secret place, has recently become a concept applicable to large, renovated spaces where the existing structure has been incorporated into everyday architecture. New homes are being built in the style of lofts and exiting lofts are being coverted for new usage. Lofts contains over 300 photographs of how people around the worlduse lofts as residences and office space.

About this edition

• Publisher: Endeavour London Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 849273101X
• ISBN 13: 9788492731015
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 672