When you have a love for soaring ceilings, exposed brick and concrete, and walls of glass, nothing quite compares to the appeal of a converted loft. But what’s it really like to live in one? Here in Vancouver—especially in neighbourhoods like Yaletown , Gastown , and Mount Pleasant —loft living offers incredible character, history, and architectural charm. These homes often photograph beautifully, but behind the industrial aesthetic are a few practical realities that every bu