L. A. Lofts
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Book Overview
In New York, London, and even Rio de Janeiro, lofts are synonymous with minimalism. But in Los Angeles, the world's dream factory, lofts are as colorful and creative as the city itself. L.A. Lofts showcases 20 original and enigmatic interiors housed in both converted warehouse spaces and newly constructed sites in upscale neighborhoods. The common denominator? Each is a reflection of the owner's idiosyncratic personal style. A 30-foot upholstered bar stands in for a kitchen counter, while a former bank safe becomes a cozy bedroom. Some residents challenge the very definition of a loft space, styling their dwellings after a Shaker farmhouse or a dojo, the traditional Japanese warrior's residence, all the while reveling in the open space and flexibility a loft offers. Each chapter also features a unique project for the home, such as refurbishing vintage picture frames or creating a luxurious silk tent-like bed. L.A. Lofts is an irresistible object itself, featuring a die-cut cover that teasingly hints at the images of vibrant interiors revealed underneath. Bursting with dazzling photographs and endless color, L.A. Lofts is a surprising and inspiring look into the new breed of loft.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0811851729
ISBN13:9780811851725
Release Date:March 2006
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Length:192 Pages
Weight:3.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 10.3" x 12.3"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 to Postsecondary
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
creativity in bleak streets
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A loft, in the context of this book, means a space within an industrial or commercial building, that has been changed to living quarters. In the last 10 years, there has been a trend of these conversions in Los Angeles. Thornburg persuaded occupants of several local lofts to have their places photographed, as well as furnishing reasons why they moved in. Thus the book has many wonderful, large photos of very individualistic places. The owners tend to be creative, artistic types. Who often expressed this creativity in decorating their lofts. Several of the lofts are in downtown LA. Around Alameda street, and SCIARC, for instance. I've walked through many of the neighbourhoods described here. The streets are often still quite bleak and gritty. A vast contrast to the vibrancy of the interiors. The book presents a very different view of urban LA. Nice of Thornburg to share this with the world.
wonderful overview
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
this book gives readers a wonderful overview of the best that the los angeles loft scene has to offer. the author explores twenty different lofts with 8 - 10 pages of first rate photography dedicated to each location. some of the chapters titles are "country home in the city", "north african colonial meets camargue gypsy", "urban oasis" and "industrial zen" - which should give you a pretty good idea of the eclectic range of styles that the authors explores. i was especially pleased to see how beautifully some of the lofts were able to mix cool industrial with warm and organic. this book is a testimony to the power of imagination and personal vision to transfer something old and forgotten into something vibrant and very much alive.
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