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Siempre vigentes: cuáles son los 6 lofts que están en venta entre los más caros de CABA
Con dimensiones de hasta 300 m2, están ubicados en antiguos edificios industriales o en propuestas contemporáneas que se destacan por su versatilidad. Varios fusionan ambientes y hasta tienen piscinas propias
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January 20, 2024
With dimensions of up to 300 m2, they are located in old industrial buildings or in contemporary proposals that stand out for their versatility. Several merge environments and even have their own swimming pools
By José Luis Cieri
These are properties that offer several integrated environments at the same time and stand out for their versatility and industrial design.
Within the range of options in the real estate market, a type of apartment stands out that, although not abundant, maintains its validity and attractiveness. These are lofts, whose popularity was consolidated in the 1980s, mainly thanks to architects and companies that carried out the transformation of old factories and warehouses in the iconic SoHo neighborhood of New York.
In the Buenos Aires context, they experienced a significant boom in the '90s, a time in which the New York influence was transferred to those who opted for the revitalization of old manufacturing plants. A notable example is the transformation of the old Dell'Aqua textile factory, in Villa Crespo, which hosted the Casa FOA exhibition in 1989, a precursor event that paved the way to convert that space into the current Darwin Complex.
This pattern was repeated in 1992, when the old Minetti Mill was rehabilitated to become an exclusive loft space through the Silos de Dorrego venture, in Colegiales.
In the last decade, lofts have experienced a notable rejuvenation and are characterized by their layout without divisions, generally presenting integrated environments.
This style of housing is quite exclusive, in Buenos Aires there are only 220 (some have up to 300 square meters of surface) that are sold in different neighborhoods. Below is a list of 6 that are among the most expensive on the real estate market.
1 - Parera at 100 - USD 900,000
It has 307 m2, 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is in a 90-year-old French neoclassical style building located in Retiro and close to Recoleta.
An apartment that was converted into a loft inside a French-style building (Photos Courtesy: Haut Atelier de Casas)
It is in a passage that consists of two streets between Guido and Avenida Alvear. This atypical and charming property maintains its nobility with a design that bears the signature of architect Sergio Krymer.
It is located on the ground floor where a longitudinal axis was created that houses the areas of social life, from the access to the home to the garden terrace.
With connection and design towards the outside
Architect Maximiliano Marcon, from Haut Atelier de Casas, told Infobae that “a few years ago, it underwent a conversion that transformed it into a modern loft. The black-stained oak floors, the Paris stone in the bearings, terrace and toilet, the stainless steel skirting boards and the generosity of the spaces contribute to making a very comfortable home.”
Entrance area to the space that was transformed into a desk and library
It presents high quality details, such as Slavonian oak floors in the main rooms, stainless steel carpentry (recently restored), remodeled bathrooms and a kitchen in optimal condition.
The entrance to the house is through a hall that leads to a desk area, linked to dry internal patios covered with water-based travertine marble on floors and walls.
Entrance hall to the home
The interior layout has a wide central hallway that connects the living room and two en-suite bedrooms, the main one having a generous dressing room.
With patio included
“The dining room opens to a lush, well-forested backyard, with electrical elements and natural marble cladding. Furthermore, in what was previously the driver's room, located on the sixth floor (two functional units), there are complete rooms with an impeccable private bathroom and an attached office,” commented Marcon.
2 - Concepción Arenal at 2900 - USD 499,000
It has 168 m2, 3 rooms, 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. The property is in Los Silos de Dorrego, a project that was refunctionalized 32 years ago.
It is oriented towards the quiet part of the building, offering unparalleled views of green spaces in the heart of the urban center (Photos Courtesy: ReMax Del Plata)
It is in Colegiales, but close to Chacarita and Palermo Hollywood, in a dynamic area where there are several projects in progress that also include them or properties of this type.
“Lofts, characterized by their large dimensions and, in many cases, the presence of mezzanines, have a disruptive nature. The organization of space challenges pre-established conventions and offers a feeling of freedom. Oriented towards the quiet part of the building, they offer unparalleled views of green spaces in the heart of the urban centre. The Silos were developed without walls, enhancing the 20 meters of windows that open towards the small forest of this unique block,” said María Gabriela Assisi , from ReMax Del Plata.
Disused computer objects were reinvented as small tables, paintings made with server chips, and operational chairs
This loft stands out for its highly technological approach. Creativity is also reflected in the choice of furniture, where disused computer objects are reinvented as small tables, paintings made with server chips, and operational chairs. In addition, the techno aesthetic extends to the coating of the kitchen cabinet, with high-quality 304 steel and a built-in rack for ovens and wine cellars.
It has a comfortable and bright bedroom.
The kitchen was expanded, a laundry room was created and the main bathroom was expanded, incorporating showers and roller curtains on the windows.
The kitchen was completely renovated
Asissi highlighted: “The search for balance in the decoration was achieved by including Louis XV armchairs, a petiribí table, rugs, synthetic stone countertops and an anchico deck on the balcony. Pastel tones are used strategically to add warmth to the ensemble.
It is in Silos de Dorrego where Molinos Minetti formerly operated, in Colegiales
From the house you can enjoy views of the old sector, which in times past housed authentic silos. In fact, you can still see traces of the tracks where trains transported seeds and grains traveled.
3 - Matienzo at 2400 - USD 490,000
It has 147 m2, 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a garage. It is inside a 1910 building in Palermo, where it formerly functioned as a ceramics factory and was adapted to housing in the 1940s.
It is sold furnished, the table was purchased at the Flea Market (Photos Courtesy: Bresson Brokers)
This loft was renovated as such 5 years ago and has an industrial style. The large floor plan preserves the original exposed brick walls in some sectors.
Entrance area, formerly a ceramics factory operated
Sold furnished. Laura Gonzalo , from Bresson Brokers, said that “the color palette is completely neutral and much of the furniture was purchased at the Flea Market, such as the chairs and the solid wood table with seating for 12 guests. The master bedroom, its dressing room and the en-suite bathroom are located on a slope whose volume is covered in the lower part with melon seed veneer, the same material used in the staircase.”
Entrance area with seed veneer staircase leading to a bedroom
Additionally, a generously sized second bedroom was recently added, with a large window that can easily be reverted to its original state.
One of the bathrooms also on a slope
“The kitchen is fluidly integrated through a bar, taking advantage of the space provided by the high ceiling in the living room and desk area. Likewise, it has a separate laundry room and a wall-to-wall window towards the back, offering abundant light,” said Gonzalo.
The kitchen with furniture and built-in appliances
The property includes its own garage and a courtesy garage, with 24-hour security. The en-suite bathroom is very simple and was designed in a gray palette dominated by the venetian tiles that cover the shower area and the acrylic-coated walls.
4 - Iberá in 2000 - USD 360,000
It has 135 m2, 2 rooms, 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and a garage. It is in the Núñez neighborhood in a building that dates back five years.
With exposed concrete on the roof, it is in a recently inaugurated building (Photos Courtesy: Ramos Couriel Real Estate)
“Luxurious lofts in CABA are highly demanded by people who value spacious environments without divisions. This preference is aligned with the search for open and bright spaces, characteristic of these properties that offer a feeling of spaciousness and modernity,” explained Paola Sassone of Ramos Couriel Real Estate.
The property offers two en-suite rooms, with two full bathrooms and a 65 m2 terrace that has a heated pool, iron pergolas, grill and even a television, providing a unique and exclusive space for outdoor enjoyment.
It's in Núñez
Upon entering the loft, a generously sized living room with an integrated kitchen stands out. In addition, it has an en-suite bedroom equipped with a triple closet. The apartment includes a second full bathroom and a backyard for the laundry room.
With pool, gallery and grill
“The jewel of the loft is that it incorporates a pool that is 7 meters long and 2.2 meters wide. There are the grill, gallery and laundry room,” said Sassone.
The house is decorated with a minimalist touch
The bathrooms, kitchens and living room stand out for their top quality finishes. The ceiling is made of exposed concrete, which also gives it its industrial touch.
Open and very bright concept
While the floors are made of wood. This particular loft is attractive to both those wishing to establish permanent residence and those seeking temporary luxury housing as it is also offered for rent.
5 - Darwin at 1100 - USD 317,000
It has 183 m2, 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a garage. It is in the Darwin Lofts complex in Villa Crespo.
With Carrara marble staircase leading to the middle floor (Photos Courtesy: Beigel Real Estate and Sandra Sandler Properties)
It is in a building that has a unique symbolism, originally being a 20th century textile factory designed by engineer Francisco Tamburini . The remodeling transformed this architectural jewel into 67 lofts of between 100 and 200 m2, with parking and outbuildings.
Darwin Complex is in a former textile plant located in the Villa Crespo neighborhood
“It is in a privileged location within the Audiovisual District, the exterior carpentry was reconditioned, while the interior is completely new. The 110 square meters on the ground floor, two large mezzanines and 6-meter-high ceilings offer a unique spatial experience,” said Sebastián Beigel , of Beigel Bienes Raíces.
When you open the door to this loft you are presented with a spacious living and dining room, high ceilings and natural light through two large windows. The reception toilet and a modern kitchen with bar complement the main area.
The loft is very spacious, ideal for companies and production companies because it is within the Audiovisual District.
Two mezzanines on each side integrate the space, creating a unique and functional atmosphere.
It was completely recycled, highlighting its pitch pine floors that add a touch of warmth and elegance. It is 6 meters high which allows the mezzanines for more private use (bedroom and bathrooms).
Bedroom facing the front
This loft is ideal for various needs, such as production companies, advertising agencies, creatives, entrepreneurs, and foreigners looking for a temporary space.
Kitchen with semicircular bar
Sandra Sandler , of Sandler Properties, said that “the floors on the ground floor are made of pine, the stairs are made of Carrara marble, venecitas in the two full bathrooms and in the main one there is a jacuzzi.”
6- Av. Reg. de Patricios at 1000 - USD 259,000
It has 100 m2, 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a garage. It is within the Molina Ciudad complex in La Boca and steps from Barracas, in another building that was industrial and belonged to the Alpargatas company. It was refunctionalized approximately 13 years ago.
With kitchen and island finished in white silestone (Photos Courtesy: ReMax Tango)
The building that was also the headquarters of Casa FOA preserves the old fireplace surrounded by an oval staircase connecting the amenities such as fitness center, spa, in-out pool with the central lobby of the building.
It preserves the old chimney of the former Alpargatas factory. The amenities are in the center of the development and when passing through the double central door, made of old wood and a slight Art Deco style, you can see a large central covered plaza.
This public lobby, made of smoothed cement with some sections of wooden floor, is perforated by four patios that provide a significant flow of natural light.
“Currently, luxurious lofts are mainly sought after by the young population, whether singles or couples. Those who value the modernity, functionality and dynamism that these spaces offer. The trend toward open concept has gained strength in recent years, detailed Natalia Paula Angelucci , of ReMax Tango.
Maintains columns in the loft as in the general structure of the building
Upon entering the loft, a space opens up with exposed brick side walls. A generous island with a white silestone base occupies the center of the kitchen, with storage spaces following the line of the furniture.
The bedroom independent of the social areas of the apartment
A striking stainless steel staircase, with wooden steps, leads to two rooms with blackout curtains . One of them is en suite, with a dressing room and full bathroom.
On the lower floor, there is the first bathroom and a balcony terrace that offers views of the second internal garden of the building, where the pool is located.
It is between La Boca and Barracas
Historically, the apartments were rectangles with original floors from the old factory. Angelucci expanded: “These spaces looked like initial warehouses with a bathroom and large windows. Each owner intervened creatively in his loft, turning each acquisition into a unique experience.”
The second bathroom has porcelain floors and quality taps. The dining and living room area has a large window in its entire width and height that provides natural light to the entire property.
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