Sometimes, a bit of history can bring a lot of style.

ALTA Lofts, an adaptive re-use project of the 1925 Fuller Paint Company Warehouse, has a rich history. But just because something has a history – doesn’t make it obsolete. ALTA’s four-story building got more than a face-lift with the restoration; it grew 2 stories with the renovation adding a modern twist to its old stories.

Formerly a paint warehouse, ATLA Lofts received about a $20-million makeover. The adaptive re-use trend of converting obsolete buildings with extraordinary architecture into new housing moved beyond downtown into Lincoln Heights. This 85-year old building has been converted into one-of-a-kind lofts that rival the loft spaces of New York City.

The makeover of the Fuller building included adding a light well in the middle of the structure, creating an open courtyard from the roof to the ground floor as well as adding two new floors of brand-new, modern lofts – giving edge to the existing structure. Not to mention, a 150-stall parking structure that was built adjacent to the existing building.

The original 1925 Fuller Paint Company Warehouse structure was designed by famed architects Morgan, Walls and Clements, whose work also includes other Los Angeles landmarks such as the Wiltern Theater and Mayan Theater. The facade reflects the Spanish Revivalism style, popular at the time, and makes use of Churrigueresque ornamentation which is part of L.A.’s architectural history.

Just a short jaunt from the Gold Line Metro Rail, ALTA is located in an area of Los Angeles that has roots, history and style. With a view of Dodger Stadium, and a neighbor to many of LA historically rich areas such as Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Downtown LA, Silverlake, Echo Park and more.

ALTA Lofts is part of L.A.’s movement to re-use, revamp and restore architecturally unique spaces and maintain some of the rich history of Los Angeles; all from the $200,000s.