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The open plan provides superior flexibility for the arrangement of interior form and content. By separating primary from secondary structure, the opportunities of the open plan unfold. The absence of interior load-bearing walls renders the structural inte

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LOFT P Tracing the Architecture of the Loft

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LOFTP Tracing the Architecture of the Loft Authors: Per-Johan Dahl and Caroline Dahl This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically those of translation , reprinting, re-use of illustrations, broadcasting, reproduction by photocopying machines or similar means , and storage in data banks . Product Liability: The publisher can give no guarantee for the information contained in this book. The use of registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use.

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LOFT P Tracing the Architec ture of the Loft

Table of Contents P 04 P 08 P 12 P 22 P 29 P30 P 34 P 36 P 38 P 40 P 44 P 49 P 76 P 77

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Foreword lGuy Lafranchil Introduction (Per-Johan Dahl and Caroline DahL) Tracing the Architecture of the Loft IPer-Johan DahL) The Model Loft P lPer-Johan Dahl and Caroline DahL) The Plan Axonometric Drawing The Partitions The Armatures Construction: Phase 1 Construction: Phase 2 The Armatures About the Authors Credits Project Data Acknowledgements Bibliography

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Foreword September 15, 2011, a cloudy afternoon in Lund. FoLLowing a busy two-day workshop during the annual Innovation in Mind conference, we had some time to kill before I had to get to the airport. Caroline and Per-Johan suggested we take a quick trip to see Loft P, a project they had just completed. After 48 hours of academic discussions about innovation, immersing myself in the thriving atmosphere of buill architecture was a welcome change.

Architecture is about people, and about the ability each architect possesses, individuaLLy or in collaboration with others. Caroline and Per-Johan's deep theoretical background, from which arises their aversion to copy & paste solutions, is certainly one component of their success. With their unique, multidisciplinaryapproach, they are always fine-tuning their work, always making sure personal interaction remains in the forefront of their practice.

The loft, located in a rather anonymous-looking apartment building, turned out to be quite a contrast once we got inside. With myveryfirst glance, Irealized that byrespecting the delicate balance between historical conservation and the incorporation of new elements , always necessary when tailoring a space to the needs ofthe c