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    LOFT HOUSE X2 BY BRAD SWARTZ ARCHITECTS

    Oct 01, 2018 4 minutes
    Words by Tobias Horrocks

    The most absorbing part of Brad Swartz Architects’ work is not sculptural forms or exotic decorative effects. Photographs of the projects are not destined to be clickbait, fodder for the internet-weary eye. It is not “exciting architecture.” It is the opposite: it is calming. Mood – the creation of atmosphere, taking care of the psychological effects of light or warmth or enclosure – is more often associated with hospitality projects than residential architecture. The curation of mood is important in any spatial design, but in small living spaces like Loft House x2 it is critical.

    Brad’s first project was his own home,, not just consumables and detritus, but also the equipment and machinery of domestic life. It’s clear that Brad believes that clean lines are essential to feeling comfortable in a small space.

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