Author: Cantacuzino Sherban
Place: London
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Year: 1989
Pages: 224
ISBN: 9780500341087
Source: Donated by Jamsheed Kanga
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Historic Preservation, Architectural Innovation
Classification: 720.288
Shelf: C4R1
Accession No: B202
Contents: Introduction: The Tradition of Changing Use 1- Public Buildings 2- Private Buildings 3- Commercial Buildings 4- Industrial Buildings 5- Ecclesiastical Buildings 6- Rural Buildings
Abstract: This study examines adaptive reuse in architecture—the practice of repurposing old buildings for new functions while preserving their historical value. Focusing on six building types—public, private, commercial, industrial, ecclesiastical, and rural—it highlights how changing social, economic, and technological needs drive transformation. Case studies illustrate the conversion of structures like schools, factories, and churches into vibrant, functional spaces. The research emphasizes the role of adaptive reuse in promoting sustainability, urban renewal, and cultural continuity. Rather than demolishing and rebuilding, the study shows that architectural innovation often lies in breathing new life into existing structures through thoughtful and creative reuse.