This image shows a room on level 2 of the live/work loft. Mobility is seen in the retracting bed. When not in use, the underside of the bed can be used as a display, and the space around it becomes open for different functions. A skylight directly above the bed, and floor to ceiling windows allow ample natural light into the environment.
A second view of the room shows a translucent wall that slides from the right side. This provides another option for a public/private space.
A view of the kitchen shows how the open floorplan is full of natural light. Steel columns stem from the central core, connecting the surrounding spaces to it.
From the beginning, I wanted the core of the space to act as a space for collaboration on the first level, and an open living space for the second level. The idea of a retractable floor came into play. The floor would be open during business hours, and a skylight would allow light to pour through the core, providing an experience for collaboration that would take place. When the second level is in use by the owner, the floor could be closed and the space would be used for living. After presenting to my group, this idea did not seem very functional after all. With their input, I was told that this would be a wonderful opportunity to add a stairway to the
core, which would not only emphasize the connection between the live/work spaces, but would be the main source of egress.
Although this image is messy, I wanted to show how the first and second levels connect. The placement of a stairway in the center does make sense. In the core, they would act as the central connection to various spaces within the loft. In this perspective, they seem to be pushed to the side. Rather than adding to it, they take away from necessary square footage and what could be functional space.
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