Adaptive re-use
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about adaptive re-use
Progetto • By Constantine Bouras Studio • Centri Culturali
IRIS Cultural Center
On the occasion of the proclamation of Eleusina as the 2021 European Capital of Culture, architect Constantine Bouras completed, for ASPROFOS Engineering, the architectural design for the conversion of two preserved buildings of the former paint factory IRIS into a multipurpose cultural center.
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The repurposing of the buildings produces a space for theater, cinema, music, congresses, art exhibitions and other cultural activities, while part of it is home to the Aeschylus Museum. The creation of the IRIS Cultural Center will contribute to the emergence of the industrial heritage of the city and its sustainable development. The two listed buildings and the chimney of the old factory are particularly interesting examples of interw... Altro
Progetto • By Constantine Bouras Studio • Centri Culturali
Old Oil Mill Exhibition Center
In the heart of the Elefsina waterfront, an emblematic building - a remnant of the city's industrial history - is being transformed into a contemporary cultural space. The listed two-story building, prominently located on Kanellopoulou street, used to house the offices of the old industrial complex of Eleourgiki, and will be redefined as a multifunctional cultural hub, contributing to the promotion of the industrial heritage and the cultural revitalization of the area. The intervention is part of the broader strategic plan of the Municipality of Elefsina for the sustainable development of the city, which includes the upgrading of the coastal front and its transformation into a cultural zone - within the context of Elefsina European... Altro
Progetto • By Kokaistudios • Centri Commerciali
SHAOXING PLACE by MixC
The former 871 Chip Factory was not only a landmark enterprise in Shaoxing but also the cradle of China's integrated circuit industry. As this industry expanded, the factory ceased operations in 2018. In 2024, CR LAND undertook a comprehensive renovation and upgrade, opening a new chapter for the site as “SHAOXING PLACE by MixC” envisioned as an “urban living room”.
Terrence Zhang
Terrence Zhang
Located in the heart of Shaoxing’s ancient city, the project is only 2 kilometers away from the famous historic and tourist districts, and adjacent to Fushan Park and the Shaoxing Museum. Blessed by Shaoxing's extensive network of riverways, the site is surrounded by water on all sides, while convenient urban... Altro
Progetto • By S9 Architecture • Uffici
Neuhoff
Abandoned for half a century, the sprawling Neuhoff meat-packing complex is poised to become an exciting new addition to Nashville’s resurgence. S9 Architecture re-envisioned the riverfront property with a comprehensive design that retains and repurposes much of the existing buildings, while strategically incorporating new construction throughout the site.
Seth Parker
S9’s master plan features a connective network of pedestrian pathways, courtyards, public roof terraces, and cantilevered catwalks that create a series of experiences for visitors. The 1.3-million-square-foot project houses a mix of offices, cultural spaces, residential units, and retail/dining establishments.
Seth Parker
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Progetto • By Woods Bagot • Uffici
M&C Saatchi
Located in the historic former Transport House on 99 Macquarie Street, M&C Saatchi Group has planted deep roots within the historic precinct, bringing together a house of brands to collectively deliver a new narrative and fresh chapter for the advertising agency.
Nicole England
Nicole England
Nicole England
Nicole England
Nicole England
Nicole England
Nicole England
With over 3000 sqm of floor space over three floors, Transport House, built in 1938, offers a rich character optimised and connected across three floors, enhancing flow and connectivity for 350 staff working to hybrid rhythms.
Nicole England
Nicole England
Nicole England
Considered, but clearly contemporary elements have be... Altro
Progetto • By Welsh + Major Architects • Fabbriche
The Hat Factory
The Hat Factory, built on Gadigal Land, has survived fire, police invasion, and countless parties... It's been a hat factory, a printers, a squat and a 'social-centre'. Now it enters a new phase of its life.
Anthony Basheer
It has achieved a certain amount of notoriety. It features in the Australian Museum of Squatting; however, it has no formal heritage listing. From a public perspective, the Hat Factory is an important urban feature, acting as the western sentinelto the locally listed Hollis Park. From a private perspective, our clients saw an opportunity to create a home with many layers –a contemporary house that could be adapted to suit their family of four as it grew and matured; that had a second residence, and all within... Altro
Notizie • Notizie • 12 lug 2024
Key adaptive reuse projects by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
I visitatori del sito web dello studio di architettura britannico Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCB Studios) troveranno una landing page con un video di bambini che giocano e imparano in una scuola elementare. Nonostante l'ubicazione urbana, gli spazi interni ed esterni sono generosi e ben illuminati, con ampie finestre che offrono una vista su giardini verdi. Gran parte del lavoro svolto dallo studio pone l'accento sulla creazione di spazi sociali vivaci che promuovono l'interazione e il benessere della comunità, elementi cruciali per il raggiungimento di una vita urbana sostenibile.
FCB Studios ha sempre dimostrato come il riuso adattivo sia complementare a questa visione di sostenibilità. Riutilizzando le strutture esiste... Altro
Notizie • Notizie • 21 mar 2024
Vurpas Architectes converts former brick and concrete market into light-filled primary school in Lyon
Il progetto della scuola Eugénie Brazier a Lione, in Francia, realizzato dallo studio di architettura regionale Vurpas Architectes, prevedeva la riabilitazione e l'ampliamento di un ex mercato all'ingrosso in un asilo nido, una scuola materna e una scuola elementare. Situato nel cuore del quartier de la Confluence, uno sviluppo sostenibile in continua evoluzione, il progetto fa parte di uno sforzo di rivitalizzazione volto a riqualificare un'ex area industriale all'estremità meridionale della penisola della città. Qui, dove i fiumi Saona e Rodano si incontrano, una serie di nuovi edifici, negozi, parchi e programmi culturali creano un nuovo centro urbano dinamico.
Vladimir de Mollerat du Jeu
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Progetto • By Michiru Higginbotham • Alloggi Privati
The Church, Sydney
Trasformata dagli inizi come chiesa e teatro comunitario, The Church ha subito un notevole ringiovanimento, emergendo come abitazione contemporanea su tre livelli che fonde senza soluzione di continuità la vita moderna con il fascino storico della sua facciata in mattoni e pietra arenaria.
Katherine Lu
Katherine Lu
Preservando l'integrità dell'edificio originale, The Church è riuscita a mantenere l'aspetto storico all'esterno e a introdurre un'estetica moderna all'interno. L'intervento architettonico naviga delicatamente nell'equilibrio tra tradizione e design contemporaneo, impiegando una ponderata reinterpretazione attraverso le geometrie, la selezione dei materiali e l'illuminazione.
Katherine Lu
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Progetto • By Max von Werz Architects • Alloggi Privati
Alpine Flax Hut Conversion
Questo progetto prevede l'adattamento e l'ampliamento di una capanna per la trebbiatura del lino, classificata come patrimonio storico, situata ai piedi delle Alpi bavaresi. Il brief del cliente richiedeva che la costruzione in pietra esistente, risalente al XVIII secolo, fosse trasformata in una casa di campagna pienamente funzionale. In stretto dialogo con le autorità locali per la tutela del patrimonio culturale, è stata sviluppata una strategia per mantenere il più possibile intatto il tessuto edilizio originale, ospitando al contempo funzioni complementari in un nuovo volume ribassato che a prima vista viene percepito come una costruzione separata e autonoma.
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Progetto • By M:OFA Studios Pvt ltd • Centri Culturali
SOLINA: Reshamkhana as Arts, Culture
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
Solina factory is an example of a textile site, a representation of twentieth century industrial architecture ensemble that illus- trates the industrial, technological achievements of the period in India as well as internationally. Therefore the new use of this industrial heritage site will facilitate in disseminating the development of appropriate techniques for conserving twenti- eth century Industrial heritage.
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DESIGN APPROACH
Conservation actions for the Solina are based on documenta- tion and research on various aspects of the buildings as well as a broader understanding of its geographical, historical and architectural context, taking into account its new future use.
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Progetto • By The Office of Charles F. Bloszies, FAIA • Showroom
Blu Dot San Francisco
Fondata nel 1997 da compagni di università con la passione per l'arte, l'architettura e il design, Blu Dot è un produttore e designer di mobili moderni. I mobili di Blu Dot si trovano in molti negozi di design indipendenti, online e nei punti vendita dell'azienda. Con la scadenza del contratto di locazione del suo primo negozio di San Francisco in Valencia Street, Blu Dot ha trovato il sito ideale ai piedi di Potrero Hill, tra altre imprese orientate al design, una coppia di edifici sfitti all'angolo tra Missouri e la 17esima strada.
Mariko Reed
L'edificio al 99 di Missouri ospitava in precedenza ARCH, un'azienda di forniture grafiche ben nota agli architetti di San Francisco. Il proprietario decise di... Altro
Notizie • Notizie • 17 mar 2023
Luxembourg’s POST HQ building by Metaform Architects stands out for its monumental stone façade
Situated in the densest district of Luxembourg, opposite the city’s prime transport hub, the Post Headquarters, designed by Metaform architects, stands out for its characteristic Haussmannian architecture with its massive natural stone facade.
Steve Troes
The Accinauto building, a remnant of 1950s classic architecture, has been preserved and integrated into the new building. Its facade and roof pitches were retained by reinforcing 700 tonnes of foundations. The original pitched roof was transformed into a vertical facade, seamlessly integrating the existing listed building and the new HQ. The monumental stone edge of the new construction is softened by the rotational folding of the roof form, which also blends with the... Altro
Progetto • By GBBN Architects Inc. • Università
Penn State Behrend, Federal House Renovation
PROJECT: Penn State Behrend Federal House
TITLE: A Bridge Between Past & Future
With a gentle touch, the newest addition to campus preserves the past and prepares the future.
Brad Feinknopf
The oldest brick structure in the area, the Federal House at Penn State Behrend is gracefully preserved and repurposed by an expansive addition. A light and spacious modern barn slips into the steeply graded site—linking to the restored Federal House by way of an elegant, glass bridge—to preserve and elevate the historically significant building.
Brad Feinknopf
At the same time, the building provides a new home—offices, classrooms, a... Altro
Notizie • Notizie • 28 nov 2022
MSR Design revamps a historic steel mill into a multi-use office space in Pittsburgh
Part of a larger development scheme on a 170-acre brownfield site being transformed into a truly sustainable, mixed-use, high-tech innovation district, the project by MSR Design (Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle ltd) is a multi-phase adaptive reuse of a historic steel mill.
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The new structure features as a box within the old mill's steel structural frame, housing office space, design, prototyping, and testing units, as well as public areas, and tenants include Carnegie Mellon University's Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute, under the largest solar panel installation on a sloped roof in the United States.
Corey Gaffer Photography
The project includes a variety of sustainable measures to... Altro