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Article #75: The Loft: Coming Of Age

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Once the mainstay of the arts concrete or brick construction is
communities, lofts have come of age and prominently featured along with exposed
are now one of the most popular home ductwork and plumbing. Concrete floors
types anywhere. The term "loft" and ceilings also figure largely into the
in general refers to an area that is ambiance of lofts along with other
usually a large open space that is industrial features.
adaptable for many different uses. The popularity of lofts has lead to the
Artists used them as live/work spaces for loft condo construction boom that has
many years and they gained particular been evident around the country. In fact,
notoriety for this in the 1960's. Then, lofts have become so sought-after that
for a number of years lofts disappeared there are simply not enough old
from the public eye only to resurface industrial sites available to cope with
with a vengeance in the latter 1990's. the demand and so new loft buildings are
The exact reason for this popularity is being built using the same design
unknown but lofts are back for good and principles as the older buildings. Many
buyers and developers alike are getting a have said that these "new
piece of the action. lofts" do not have the same feeling
One of the big factors in the resurgence and atmosphere of the old buildings, but
of lofts would have to be the that is very much a decision that is
availability of old abandoned warehouse personal.
space in many American cities. True lofts The simple truth is that lofts are here
are always converted from this kind of to stay. With cities growing both upward
building. There are new loft projects and outwards the need for apartment-style
that expertly mimic the grandiose style housing is on the rise and lofts are a
of turn of the century buildings but the great way to enjoy an open floor plan
same effect is hard to achieve. Lofts home that does not feel crowded while
generally have a few things in common; remaining within the city core.






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