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Article #37: The Loft: Coming Of Age

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






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