Definition of a Loft vs Condo

One of the most common questions that we get asked is “what is a loft?”

The strictest definition of a loft is a reused residential space that was originally used for some other purpose, such as commercial or warehouse. The Ostrich Lofts in South Pasadena are technically lofts because they were originally an ostrich farm. And it was an adaptive reuse of warehouse space.

The Raymond Lofts in Old Town Pasadena were partially adaptive reuse. They completely gutted the interior of the project leaving just the exterior shell. The developer literally rebuild everything and then added levels that were not there before. Yet I would argue they are lofts.

Pasadena is beginning to have new loft style condos. They aren’t truly lofts because they are not adaptive reuse. Also, there are usually partitions between the bedrooms and the living areas. Usually lofts are big open spaces that have can be used for kitchen, dining room, office, and bedroom. A pseudo loft are the Cinema Lofts in Pasadena since they recently opened. They are newly built from the ground up and have open spaces. But there is a division between the bedroom and living areas, although the kitchen, living and dining areas are completely open.

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