a room or unfinished space directly beneath the roof of a building
bought a charming Victorian house with a garret that she hoped to turn into a writing room
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Recent Examples of garretsAbout 10 years ago, Louboutin bought more garrets next to his apartment.—Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The neighborhood is now a premier office market with rehabbed lofts and new skyscrapers, and where streets are often crowded with shoppers and diners.
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Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Apostolic Church of God Altogether, Woodlawn Central is set to comprise 870 residential units — including workforce housing, market rate, luxury, senior housing, and theater lofts.