I tend to think of office buildings lofts and the warehouse lofts as two different endeavours. Both are loft conversions but also different.
Warehouses definitely offer all those things you mentioned, exposed brick, beams, and historical significance, charm and character. For me the idea of converting an office space in a 60's-70's high-rise is a different niche market.....one that doesn't really exist yet, but could. The conversion I envision would be a very modern look or a modern-industrial look, with lots of window space, potentially lots of color. Basically a similar type of decor you'd see in a modern upscale restaurant. You can do that in an old warehouse too, but in an old warehouse I feel like the decor is limited as you don't want to take away from the buildings assets, like the exposed brick wall, etc, you want to tie into them. You can go modern, but limited. With the office space conversion I envision doing virtually anything you want, as you're dealing with a space that doesn't have character to begin with. Just an open space with lots of open window space and a great view.
As for sales, my idea of office conversions would have to a mixed use scenario where some floors are office and some are residential. A 25 story office tower for example converts 7 floors of space to residential, and converts more as required. It's quite complex to do that it this point, but could still be done.
Warehouses definitely offer all those things you mentioned, exposed brick, beams, and historical significance, charm and character. For me the idea of converting an office space in a 60's-70's high-rise is a different niche market.....one that doesn't really exist yet, but could. The conversion I envision would be a very modern look or a modern-industrial look, with lots of window space, potentially lots of color. Basically a similar type of decor you'd see in a modern upscale restaurant. You can do that in an old warehouse too, but in an old warehouse I feel like the decor is limited as you don't want to take away from the buildings assets, like the exposed brick wall, etc, you want to tie into them. You can go modern, but limited. With the office space conversion I envision doing virtually anything you want, as you're dealing with a space that doesn't have character to begin with. Just an open space with lots of open window space and a great view.
As for sales, my idea of office conversions would have to a mixed use scenario where some floors are office and some are residential. A 25 story office tower for example converts 7 floors of space to residential, and converts more as required. It's quite complex to do that it this point, but could still be done.