Living in lofts was a fringe fashion when it first emerged in New York during the 1940s, as artists and designers moved into disused industrial buildings so that they could work in their places of residence without being crippled by exorbitant rents. What began as a radical alternative to conventional accommodations has changed the face of contemporary urban housing worldwide.
"Lofts: Living in Space" celebrates this avant-garde approach of adapting the habitat to meet the need. This book provides the history of loft inhabitation, as it went from bohemian refuge to a symbol of millennial cool during the past fifty years. From Andy Warhol's trademark tinfoil Factory of the '60s to Julian Schnabel's extravagant studio in the Village, the loft provides an area defined by the unique individual within it's walls.
"Lofts: Living in Space" surveys a variety of spaces and style. It discusses the industrial appeal of the buildings' exteriors and locales, which provides an interesting contrast with their interiors. This volume also articulates the definitions of a loft (size does matter) and recognizes what it means to live in such a space. Should you decide that a loft is your dream home, the book provides valuable information on how to find, convert, and create an ideal space.
Plenty of gorgeous color photographs illustrate this volume, providing inspiration from a variety of styles. This is a practical guide for anyone who owns or plans to own or just wants to fantasize about owning a loft.