Por qué nos obsesionan los áticos: así se creó un símbolo de estatus
Vivir en la última planta de un edificio no siempre fue percibido como algo envidiable. Pero la invención del ascensor lo convirtió en un objeto de deseo reflejado en la cultura, el entretenimiento, la actualidad inmobiliaria y, como se ha visto, la política
Residents of Madrid's Chamberí neighborhood have been obsessed with purchasing attic properties, transforming them into symbols of status. In the 1988 film Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios, directed by Pedro Almodóvar, an off-screen voice announces the lucrative potential of such a home, saying, "Don't worry, we're going to make a lot of money."
The agent representing the property, played by Almodóvar's brother Agustín in the film, informs Pepa Marcos (played by Carmen Maura) that she can rent out her newfound treasure. However, the reality behind this real estate phenomenon is far more complex than any Almodóvar script could imagine. While it is too early to declare the story complete, it is clear that the individuals involved are devotees of the aspirational aura surrounding these types of properties.
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