Renovation Generation: Why Will Adaptive Reuse Will Reign In 2023
Though it may not be new to the architectural lexicon, if there were an architectural word of the ye ar, 'adaptive reuse' would fit the bill.
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In-depth case studies on amazing architecture and the building-products that helped make it a reality.
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How 2 Canadian Firms Transformed a Modernist Industrial Town into a Beacon of Sustainability
At the heart of the urban revival is the innovative adaptive reuse of a former shoe factory that was built in the functionalist style.
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“How Can We Make Cities More Livable? Reclaim Parking Space for People.”
Firms are creatively using parking infrastructure as a jumping-off point for the creation of ecologi cal, recreational spaces for local residents.
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Want to Transform a Cool Office Into a Warm Residence? Just Add Straw.
Straw bales are synonymous with the countryside. Could the agricultural by-product be an urban solut ion for better insulation?
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What Does Foster + Partners’ Sparkling New Museum Tell Us About Gehry’s “Bilbao Effect”?
The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum prompts discussions about the legacy of Gehry's controversial museum in the Basque city.
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Could Empty Office Spaces Be the Solution to Housing Shortages?
As cities grapple with an overabundance of office space and housing shortages, architects are consid ering converting offices into apartments.
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Shipping Container Architecture: 6 Ways To Repurpose Maritime Waste
The following architectural projects demonstrate the brilliance that can be achieved by rethinking t he purpose of unused shipping containers.
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“We Need to Make Our Cities Pedestrian-Friendly. Let’s Get Creative About It.”
Architecture firms are not letting urban constraints deter them from designing solutions that make c ities more walkable.
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This Toronto Firm’s Prefab Modules Could Help Address Ukrainian Housing Crisis
WZMH Architects' technology could replace portions of damaged Soviet-era apartments without needing to demolish the buildings altogether.
