Loft Style

Originally constructed in the 1870s, the revamped building has a charming brick facade and a completely overhauled interior.

The folded iron staircase was designed by London-based engineering firm Webb Yates

The top floor of the 1883 structure was converted into an airy home with custom millwork and a suspended sleeping area.

Before: The apartment came with two fireplaces, which were both preserved but striped of their accretive finishes.

A large wood relief artwork by Edwin Jefferey overlooks the new catwalk bridge. Klara first saw Jeffrey’s work in Folk Art magazined before purchasing the piece from a gallery in 2023.

Repositioning the original staircase transforms the new apartment, created the experience of a continuous second floor while adding a hidden study beneath the stairs, which lead to the downstairs bedroom.

Before: The skylight, which marks the start of 80s-era extension, immediately struck Klara as a favorite unique feature within the home.

García's 19th-century home in Mexico is a joyful space that embraces the patina and heritage of the building and is

Porter Loft by CO-G is a celebration of unusual and interesting materials with a focus on local production. Custom furniture by CO-G includes polished stainless steel mirrors that are warped in surprising ways.

The staircase winds its way through the various levels of the apartment and is a statement-making centerpiece on every level.

Dark-stained wide plank walnut floors run cohesively throughout the apartment. The original concrete walls were exposed to provide a counterpoint to the existing rustic wood columns.

The home’s galley kitchen features cherry cabinetry and a concrete counter and backsplash—tying in with the concrete wall in the living room.