A new class of housing: Repurposing Greater Boston's vacant schools
Boston is exploring conversion of former educational buildings and offices into affordable housing amid a housing shortage.
inverted winged hip roof cantilevers over reconstructed office space by compartment S4
The Monokuro project transforms a dilapidated canteen into a modern office while preserving its historical architectural significance.
Winner Announced: ArchDaily X ICEX's Spanish Refurbishment Competition
Spanish architecture emphasizes revitalization and adaptive reuse of old buildings instead of demolition.
The recent competition showcases innovative remodeling projects highlighting cultural preservation and modern design.
BIG and SCAPE Reimagine Decommissioned Power Plant into a Public Destination in Connecticut, US
The Manresa Island project prioritizes public access and ecological restoration, transforming a former private housing plan into a community-focused park.
JAX Public Realm / BRICKLAB
JAX Creative District revitalizes a historic area into a central hub for creativity and cultural expression in Saudi Arabia.
CRA Unveils Adaptive Reuse Design for Turin's Iconic Palazzo Micca in Italy
CRA's plan for Palazzo Micca aims to transform a historic skyscraper into a sustainable mixed-use space, blending community needs with environmental considerations.
A new class of housing: Repurposing Greater Boston's vacant schools
Boston is exploring conversion of former educational buildings and offices into affordable housing amid a housing shortage.
inverted winged hip roof cantilevers over reconstructed office space by compartment S4
The Monokuro project transforms a dilapidated canteen into a modern office while preserving its historical architectural significance.
Winner Announced: ArchDaily X ICEX's Spanish Refurbishment Competition
Spanish architecture emphasizes revitalization and adaptive reuse of old buildings instead of demolition.
The recent competition showcases innovative remodeling projects highlighting cultural preservation and modern design.
BIG and SCAPE Reimagine Decommissioned Power Plant into a Public Destination in Connecticut, US
The Manresa Island project prioritizes public access and ecological restoration, transforming a former private housing plan into a community-focused park.
JAX Public Realm / BRICKLAB
JAX Creative District revitalizes a historic area into a central hub for creativity and cultural expression in Saudi Arabia.
CRA Unveils Adaptive Reuse Design for Turin's Iconic Palazzo Micca in Italy
CRA's plan for Palazzo Micca aims to transform a historic skyscraper into a sustainable mixed-use space, blending community needs with environmental considerations.
The Sanctuary Experience Centre demonstrates sustainable and adaptive architectural practices while minimizing material waste.
On the New Life of Buildings: Concepts, Reflections, and Adaptive Reuse Projects of 2024
Adaptive reuse encourages revitalizing spaces while enhancing environmental sustainability and community well-being.
House on Hill / Green Studio
The House on Hill is designed for temporary use, highlighting sustainability and minimal environmental impact while adapting to the surrounding landscape.
Sanctuary Experience Center / Abin Design Studio
The Sanctuary Experience Centre demonstrates sustainable and adaptive architectural practices while minimizing material waste.
On the New Life of Buildings: Concepts, Reflections, and Adaptive Reuse Projects of 2024
Adaptive reuse encourages revitalizing spaces while enhancing environmental sustainability and community well-being.
House on Hill / Green Studio
The House on Hill is designed for temporary use, highlighting sustainability and minimal environmental impact while adapting to the surrounding landscape.
Reusing and refurbishing architecture should be prioritized to enhance sustainability and preserve functional structures in overbuilt cities.
Can Architects Build for Rebuilding?
Old industrial buildings in New York are successfully repurposed to meet contemporary needs, illustrating their adaptability and ongoing relevance.
Revive on Fiverr: competition for adaptive reuse architecture launched by designboom and Fiverr
The Revive on Fiverr competition encourages innovative approaches to adaptive reuse architecture while promoting sustainability and preserving historical integrity.
Brick Warehouse Transformed into Live-Work Quarters and Art Gallery in Ridgewood, Queens
Lochry's design melds private and public spaces effectively.
The open-plan design fosters artistic expression and daily living.
Innovative use of curtains and sculptural elements enhances flexibility.
Brewing change: Historic William Ulmer Brewery in Bushwick to become mixed-use residential and retail space * Brooklyn Paper
The historic William Ulmer Brewery will be transformed into a mixed-use complex featuring 34 rental apartments and commercial spaces.
LO Design Reimagines a Historic Row House in Philadelphia
The Contextual House merges modern design with Philadelphia's architectural heritage, redefining residential spaces through innovative adaptations.
Reusing and refurbishing architecture should be prioritized to enhance sustainability and preserve functional structures in overbuilt cities.
Can Architects Build for Rebuilding?
Old industrial buildings in New York are successfully repurposed to meet contemporary needs, illustrating their adaptability and ongoing relevance.
Revive on Fiverr: competition for adaptive reuse architecture launched by designboom and Fiverr
The Revive on Fiverr competition encourages innovative approaches to adaptive reuse architecture while promoting sustainability and preserving historical integrity.
HARQUITECTES demonstrates adaptive reuse with 'vapor cortes' complex in spain
The Rehabilitation of Vapor Cortès by HARQUITECTES highlights adaptive reuse that preserves historical integrity while serving contemporary functions for the Prodis Foundation.
TAKK crafts climate-responsive children's bedroom in barcelona from reclaimed materials
TAKK's design of Roma's bedroom showcases sustainable living through adaptive reuse of materials, enhancing climate responsiveness and versatility for modern housing.
Bushwick's William Ulmer Brewery Will Become Apartments
The 19th-century William Ulmer Brewery will be transformed into a mixed-use space with rental apartments and commercial areas, preserving its historical elements.
Former Church Transformed Into Four Unique Homes-Complete With Bell Tower and Stained-Glass Windows-Lists for $1.5 Million
A historic 120-year-old Gothic-style church in Portland has been transformed into a multifamily property, now on the market for $1.5 million.
Hackman Capital and Samitaur to manage 26 buildings in Culver City
Hackman Capital Partners partners with Samitaur Constructs to manage a significant mixed-use portfolio in Culver City's Hayden Tract, emphasizing creative development.
Bushwick's William Ulmer Brewery Will Become Apartments
The 19th-century William Ulmer Brewery will be transformed into a mixed-use space with rental apartments and commercial areas, preserving its historical elements.
Former Church Transformed Into Four Unique Homes-Complete With Bell Tower and Stained-Glass Windows-Lists for $1.5 Million
A historic 120-year-old Gothic-style church in Portland has been transformed into a multifamily property, now on the market for $1.5 million.
Hackman Capital and Samitaur to manage 26 buildings in Culver City
Hackman Capital Partners partners with Samitaur Constructs to manage a significant mixed-use portfolio in Culver City's Hayden Tract, emphasizing creative development.
Coworking in Alenya / OMA Octavio Mestre Arquitectos
Les Caves Ecoiffier provides a flexible coworking environment in transformed historic wineries, promoting usability for local start-ups and businesses.
A Catalyst for Social Change and Equity: In Conversation with Holcim Award Winners Husos, Elli, and Ultrazul
Innovative sustainable construction project 'Composition of Knowledge House' wins Gold Prize in the Europe region, showcasing adaptive reuse, community involvement, and sustainable material practices.
Coworking in Alenya / OMA Octavio Mestre Arquitectos
Les Caves Ecoiffier provides a flexible coworking environment in transformed historic wineries, promoting usability for local start-ups and businesses.
A Catalyst for Social Change and Equity: In Conversation with Holcim Award Winners Husos, Elli, and Ultrazul
Innovative sustainable construction project 'Composition of Knowledge House' wins Gold Prize in the Europe region, showcasing adaptive reuse, community involvement, and sustainable material practices.
Exclusive | A long-vacant federal building in DC was reimagined as a luxury rental and will soon open to tenants - see inside
The Annex on 12th is a luxury residential community, converted from the USDA's original Cotton Annex, showcasing adaptive reuse and prime location.
Marriott's Newest Hotel is a Converted Salt Lake City Train Station
The Asher Adams hotel creatively reuses the Union Pacific Depot while integrating modern amenities and dining options, enhancing its connection to Salt Lake City's history.
St. John's College in Bed Stuy to Reopen as Apartments
The adaptive reuse project will preserve a historic site and provide more than 200 mainly market-rate apartments in Bed Stuy.
Jamison and Arc Capital to convert Koreatown offices into homes
Jamison Services is converting an office building in Koreatown into 236 residential units, marking its 10th adaptive reuse project.
North and northwest Brooklyn top New York City in housing development over 13-year period * Brooklyn Paper
The majority of housing development in NYC over 13 years focused on north and northwest Brooklyn, driven by new construction and adaptive reuse projects.
St. John's College in Bed Stuy to Reopen as Apartments
The adaptive reuse project will preserve a historic site and provide more than 200 mainly market-rate apartments in Bed Stuy.
Jamison and Arc Capital to convert Koreatown offices into homes
Jamison Services is converting an office building in Koreatown into 236 residential units, marking its 10th adaptive reuse project.
North and northwest Brooklyn top New York City in housing development over 13-year period * Brooklyn Paper
The majority of housing development in NYC over 13 years focused on north and northwest Brooklyn, driven by new construction and adaptive reuse projects.
Architectural Grafting: A Strategy for Sustainable Design
Architectural grafting offers a sustainable method for urban regeneration by integrating new designs with existing structures while honoring their historical significance.
Office-Home Projects Dominate Adaptive Reuse in California
Commercial spaces in California are being converted into residential units due to the increasing demand for housing and changes in workspaces post-pandemic.