Adaptive re-use

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 K... Altro

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. Simone Bossi Simone Bossi Simone Bossi... Altro

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. Caption Caption 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. Caption... Altro

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

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

Genton’s recently completed Morris Moor project transforms the site of the former Phillip Morris cigarette factory to a vibrant commercial and hospitality precinct that draws the community in and celebrates local heritage. Situated on a prominent corner intersected by two main roads, the buildings have acted as a landmark for the Moorabbin community since the 1950s, distinctive among the uniformity of prefabricated warehouses. Peter Clarke “The cultural significance of the industrial Architecture was too great to disregard,” says Genton Principal Marc Debney. “We, together with our client, Up Property, were determined to retain as much of the character and original structures as possible, and part of the proje... Altro

Concept/Philosophy The school is housed in a 100-year-old heritage residential building, which has evolved into a child centered IB (International Baccalaureate) school over a span of fifty years. The design explores the idea of flexible and interactive learning environments. The space planning reflects the liberal pedagogy of an international education adopted by the school by re-imagining the “traditional classroom model” by ensuring the heritage significance of the structure. A process of delayering and revealing the embedded features of the heritage structure is revived. Caption The shift is from a traditional classroom-based learning environment to creating subject rooms and shared common programs that offer a varied... Altro

Do we like to partner with socially conscientious brands that are raising the bar in the retail industry? Yes, we do. Everlane, known for exceptional quality, ethical factories, and radical transparency, has begun to selectively open more brick-and-mortar locations. When invited to work with their team on several new retail stores, our response was, “when do we begin?” Caption Initially brought on as Architect of Record, we also collaborated with Everlane on design decisions, executing their brand identity and aesthetic at new locations in Seattle and Georgetown. While there is recognizable brand consistency at every store, aspects of each location are also woven into the experiences. Both stores, for instance, were uniqu... Altro

How adaptive reuse and urban wilderness contribute to the reanimation of a wasteland and protect the climate at the same time.  smartvoll It should be clear by now that the construction industry has a significant share of responsibility for climate change. Starting with soil sealing, to the enormous sand consumption in cement production or the CO2 emissions in concrete production. The impact of construction on the climate will increase in the coming decades if, as demographic studies predict, more and more people are going to live in cities. New strategies are therefore needed for the sensible re-use of already sealed industrial areas that have lost their original use. Paradoxically, industrial wastelands are also the epitom... Altro

Mei architects and planners developed a grand innovative plan to transform the site of the former Silk Factory in Naro-Fominsk, a city two hours driving from Moscow, into a lively area. The program of 50.000 m2 is mixed-use, a novelty in Russia, and will turn the abandoned industrial site into a vibrant small city full of new energy. Loft-style apartments in the characteristic old factory buildings will be combined with a mixture of shopping, culinary, cultural and sport facilities for the families of Naro-Fominsk and visitors from the Moscow region. With this unique and promising plan, commissioned by the Ostov Group who already developed many successful projects in Naro-Fominsk, the Silk Factory complex will become the new historical city... Altro