attic apartment

Rooftop living space

An attic apartment is a living space converted from the uppermost floor of a building, typically tucked under the roof.

These units often have sloped ceilings, exposed beams, and dormer windows.

The term carries associations of charm and bohemian living, though attic apartments may also mean cramped quarters with poor climate control: She rented a tiny attic apartment in the Village.

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Opposites
vertical position in building

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Housing below ground floor

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ceiling/spatial characteristics

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Converted industrial living space

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