Loft 19: From an Old Weapon Factory to a Quirky Modern Home

Adaptive reuse of old structures brings much more than just cost-effective and planet-friendly housing. These revitalized and revamped buildings offer a chance to shape a unique blend of styles, textures and incorporate innovative features that simply do not find space in newly built contemporary homes. Loft 19 in Budapest, Hungary was originally built in 1913-15 to serve as a weapon factory. Nestled in a heritage industrial complex the historic building was carefully preserved, restored and transformed into a classy and inimitable contemporary home by A+Z Design Studio and an architect and stylist couple.RELATED: This Eclectic Loft In Belgium Is Filled With Color And Quirky DetailsThe four-story structure offers a total living space of 600 square meters and it is a curated collection of décor that elegantly blends modern masterpieces, beautiful flea market finds and vintage pieces over several decades by the homeowners that give the industrial loft its trademark style. Another interesting feature is the cool combination of dark gray and pastel pink which transform the living space into a chic and glamorous setting that borrows from Hollywood science fiction sets. Despite the generous use of gray, there is a sense of excitement and energy throughout the loft and nothing feels mundane or far too sterile.RELATED: Williamsburg Loft: Industrial NYC Home Designed For A Chef And A Sculptor!Converting the concrete firewater tank in the attic was another stroke of genius that gi...
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