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Zecc Factory Converted into a Loft<a href="http://www.zecc.nl/">Zecc Architects </a>is known for taking decrepit <a href="http://inhabitat.com/chapel-transformed-into-stunning-modern-residence-in-utrecht/">old buildings</a> and transforming them into bright <a href="http://inhabitat.com/puzzling-escher-inspired-rotterdam-house-renovation/">new livable spaces</a> - and that's exactly what they've done with this former factory. Located in Utrecht, Netherlands, the old brick building still looks from the outside the way it did when it served as a manufacturing plant. But the inside reveals a vast, open floorplan that preserves and celebrates the historic features of the original building, with plenty of room to spread out.1
Zecc Factory Converted into a LoftThe facade of the old factory.2
Zecc Factory Converted into a LoftThe inside of the building boasts 250 m2 of living space that, despite the lack of walls, is partitioned into livable areas.3
Zecc Factory Converted into a LoftLiving, working and eating spaces are defined using colorful mats, a cool system that also saves on materials. The furniture and decor have been kept minimal in order to highlight the historic architectural features of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/farts-to-fuel-new-methane-processing-plant-in-greenpoint-brooklyn/">factory</a>.4
Zecc Factory Converted into a LoftThe factory's original wooden beams have been preserved and add an element of the old to the bright, modern space. The loft's slanted skylights allow the large room to be <a href="http://inhabitat.com/daylighting">naturally lit</a> during the day, cutting down on electricity.5
Zecc Factory Converted into a LoftThe "before."6
Zecc Factory Converted into a LoftAnother photo of what the factory looked like prior to the renovation.7
