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Lofts DesignSource
Since its inception at the end of the 1960s,loft living has generated an entire movementdedicated to the recovery of old, industrialspaces. Today, the loft is becoming moreaccessible to the general public, as its originaldefinition expands to include a variety ofopen-plan living spaces. With this currentexpansion, there is a growing diversity in theway architects treat the characteristic whitewalls, exposed metal, glass screens, andexpansive hard floors. As Lofts DesignSource illustrates, individualexpression is the key. Experimentation withdistribution, color, texture, materials, andfinishes can result in personalized spacesand urban sanctuaries that reflect the mostindividual of architectural designs. Withprojects ranging from New York to Paris andeverywhere in between, this title providesreaders with a comprehensive examinationof the exciting changes taking place intoday’s loft environment. And with morethan 600 full-color illustrations, LoftsDesignSource is sure to become an integralpart of every library.
- GenresArchitecture
640 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2005
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August 2, 2007
Lots of pictures, not a lot of information. I thought that was going to be a good thing at first - I picked it up from Borders as an addition to my architectural inspiration library. (Yes, I'm that sort of nerd.)
The problem is that it's a huge book that covers one style. By the time you're 50 pages into it or so, you've seen everything the book has to offer. Industrial, urban lofts with minimalist design and open space? Awesome, but we didn't need that many pages of them. It would have been nice to see some spaces with a little personality. I'm all for industrial and urban, and it's the aesthetic I tend to gravitate toward when I'm working on interiors, but you've got to have a little something every now and then that shows a personal touch.
Still, for what it is, it's got pretty good photography and serves as a good inspiration piece for a very specific niche.
The problem is that it's a huge book that covers one style. By the time you're 50 pages into it or so, you've seen everything the book has to offer. Industrial, urban lofts with minimalist design and open space? Awesome, but we didn't need that many pages of them. It would have been nice to see some spaces with a little personality. I'm all for industrial and urban, and it's the aesthetic I tend to gravitate toward when I'm working on interiors, but you've got to have a little something every now and then that shows a personal touch.
Still, for what it is, it's got pretty good photography and serves as a good inspiration piece for a very specific niche.
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