From rubber factory to contemporary loft apartment with Gira
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Gira , one of the world ’ s leading full-range suppliers for intelligent building design and systems solutions , reveals how its range of products have helped transform a former rubber factory into a contemporary loft apartment : www . gira . com / en / en / inspirations / references / loft-h
Moving house often presents a lot of big changes , especially when transitioning from a conventional family home to an apartment in a converted industrial building in Cologne .
A place where minimal living and maximum functionality go hand in hand , Gira and its world-famous E2 Design Line for switches and sockets , which are sleek and distinct , help to underpin the industrial look in this contemporary home whilst enhancing the form and function of the overall interior space .
Architect Jochen Reetz and his team at DIIP were commissioned to convert a 170m2 loft in Nippes , Cologne , into a completely customized living space reflecting the owners ’ desire for large open-plan spaces while also providing allimportant spots to retreat and relax .