editor Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I've seen lots of warehouses and factories converted to lofts. I even lived in one in Houston (Dakota Lofts, a former paint warehouse). Walking around, though, I came across this -- an interesting idea. What the designers have done is taken the space between two windows, and put down a metal floor, and then closed the whole thing in with glass. I think it's a pretty cool idea, and the first time I've seen it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
names Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Nice. Not a fan of the flush metal flashing but that creates an excellent window case garden depending on orientation. Plus a "clean" break from modulated regularity seems essential to most urban dwelling identities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I've seen lots of warehouses and factories converted to lofts. I even lived in one in Houston (Dakota Lofts, a former paint warehouse). Walking around, though, I came across this -- an interesting idea. What the designers have done is taken the space between two windows, and put down a metal floor, and then closed the whole thing in with glass. I think it's a pretty cool idea, and the first time I've seen it. Great idea for a little extra space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Nice. Not a fan of the flush metal flashing but that creates an excellent window case garden depending on orientation. Plus a "clean" break from modulated regularity seems essential to most urban dwelling identities.It's south-facing and looking over a surface parking lot, so yeah -- great container garden possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 What are these called? Cantilever windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 What are these called? Cantilever windows?You could call it that, but it is really just a unique version of a bay window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NThomas Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 That can't cost too much to add compared to just the window right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 That can't cost too much to add compared to just the window right?My father built ten-foot-wide balcony onto the second story of our home all by himself. I bet a commercial contractor that knows what he's doing could do it pretty cheaply, especially if the building is already under renovation.(Subsequent owners removed the balcony because the local bears developed a habit of climbing up the cherry tree and sitting on the balcony to feast.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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