Dubbed the Monarch Luggage Lofts after one of the last companies in residence before the conversion, the housing complex consists of two buildings. There is a late 19th century red brick one, which wraps around the corner of Dwight Street, and an early 20th century structure adjoining it on Delavan Street. Both have signage for the luggage company on their facades.
Every project is an opportunity to go further than what is initially thought possible. This loft conversion and top-to-bottom reconfiguration transformed a dark, cramped one-bedroom apartment into a bright, multi-level family home.
Dormer loft conversions provide a box-shaped structure into the pitched roof, leading to additional headroom and classic room dimensions while maintaining the house's footprint.
Converting a low roof involves navigating building regulations that require a minimum head height and balancing structural changes with creating a functional and liveable space.
