On Sunday October 18th, Duane Park, a not-for profit organization that was founded in 1994, hosted their 10th Tribeca Loft Tour. Some of the loft buildings have been around since the mid-1800’s. Many of the buildings facades and some of the core structural elements showcased these time periods. There were converted warehouses, most of which had classical elements in the Renaissance or Romanesque style, although there were a few that had a French derived Neo-Grec aesthetic.  These various architectural trends from the past can be seen in the original ceiling beams, unusual window treatments, ornate columns, and vaulted detailing. The original purposes of the buildings ranged from old spice market factories, garment industrial manufacturers, paint makers, and, even, business oriented fields, such as the old American Express headquarters.

Personally, it was a privileged and treat to visit these historically rich homes that had not attempted to cover up their past. It’s not ever day that you enter someones home and see ancient paint spattered all over the wooden floors. Enjoy!

An Artist’s Loft:

Loft completed by Dean/Wolf Architects:

Photographer, journalist, and connoisseur’s Loft featuring Valerie Carmet’s lovely mosaic tiling:

Architecture designed by Acheson Doyle Partners Architects P.C &  Design, construction, and contracting by European Interior Concepts, Inc.

Artists’ C. Michael Norton & Ruth Hardinger’s Live/Work Loft:

Photography by Linden Hass