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Palatial Penthouse Lofts

The Karakoy Loft is Cohesive and Simple

— September 25, 2014 — Art & Design
Interior architecture firm Ofist designed the 'Karakoy loft,' a luxurious penthouse loft located in Istanbul, Turkey.

The redesign objective was to optimize for natural light and view. The architects did so by enlarging the windows on the front facade, as well as installing folding window frames that have a double-function of transforming the living area into a walk-on balcony. Finally, the architects installed a skylight above the mezzanine.

As the loft is for a single person, the designers wanted to keep the plan simple and efficient. They evaluated the space as a whole, opting to keep the layout as continuous and uninterrupted as possible. To enhance this continuity, all of the surfaces throughout the mezzanine were coated in a cement-based material.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Loft Living - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating new, affordable models of luxury loft living for people who want to enjoy the benefits of this unique type of dwelling.
2. Optimizing Natural Light and Views - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in designing loft spaces that maximize natural light and views with creative use of skylights, windows, and folding window frames.
3. Efficient, Continuous Design - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing new methods for designing lofts with simple, efficient layouts that are easy to navigate and enhance continuity throughout the space.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Real estate developers and brokers can create new business opportunities by offering affordable luxury loft living options to urban residents seeking unique, stylish living spaces.
2. Architecture and Interior Design - Architects and interior designers can explore innovative ways to incorporate natural light and views into loft spaces, as well as create efficient, continuous designs that maximize the use of available space.
3. Building Materials and Technology - Building materials and technology companies can develop new products and systems to make it easier and more efficient to incorporate skylights, windows, and folding window frames into loft designs, as well as create new materials that enhance the aesthetic and functional properties of loft surfaces.
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