Restoration Architecture, Part II

 

Adaptive Reuse

Not all restoration architecture attempts to restore a building to its original appearance. Oftentimes, the outer structure is maintained while an entirely new building is constructed on the interior. In cases such as these, restoration architecture is commonly referred to as adaptive reuse architecture.

Some examples of adaptive reuse architecture include:

• Warehouses to Offices: One of the most common examples of adaptive reuse architecture is repurposing old warehouses for use as office spaces. This has been a very popular architectural trend in the last few years. Old warehouses often have nice architectural elements like exposed beams which can give a space character.
• London's Gallery of Modern Art for the Tate Museum: The Modern Art Gallery for London's Tate Museum was once an old power station.
• New York's Meat Packing District: One of New York's most popular residential and commercial neighborhoods was once the City's meat packing district.
• Royal Palaces: In many European cities, buildings that were once royal palaces have been converted into museums. The most famous example is The Louvre in Paris, France.

Adaptive Reuse is an exciting area of architecture and one in which Duane Bradshaw Architects has years of experience. Call the Houston architects of Duane Bradshaw Architects at 713-522-5455 or email us today.

 

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