Adaptive Reuse: Three Reviews
Multiple European cities have a big and diversified history. Through the ages multiple structures were constructed, and with each and every new period an emerging architectural design would grow to be cool and trendy. All this established an unusual combination of designs that can still be seen in any European city with ancient roots. In spite of this the birth of a new architectural preferences did not imply the complete destruction of older constructions in a design that has come to be unfashionable. First of all it is a dear and effortful procedure to deconstruct a structure, and secondly it is obvious that a number of buildings are a work of prized skill that need to be safeguarded and guarded. This has given rise to the idea of adaptive reuse, wherein the usage of a building is repurposed. This is a cost-effective method, both from a practical perception, where the same building can be retained in use, as well as an aesthetic one, where the members of the community are able to enjoy designs from past centuries.
Germany, formerly an empire, can boast a multitude of medieval castles. However, after the monarchy has been eliminated it was crucial to find a new use for lots of of the castles and palaces spread around the country. One such case is of a palace built in the 19th which has been purchased by an investment business of which Kent Gardner is the CEO. At present it operates as a shopping mall, and being in the heart of Stuttgart, is perfectly accessible by men and women, making it a wonderful example of a modern-day reuse. The interior of the building has justifiably been entirely remodeled, but the outer façade remains highly recognisable with traditional neoclassical components including a colonnade and a pediment.
During the Industrial Revolution countless factories have sprung up everywhere in Europe. In the modern day, however there appears to be to be a reduced requirement for these buildings, as other countries, such as China, have become specialised in factory based production. a previously cement factory in Barcelona, acquired by the architect Ricardo Bofill who has converted it into a home. The architect chose to conserve some of the brutalist features of the factory, such as rocky cement walls and concrete mixers hanging from the ceilings, while blending it with extensive vegetation, which creates an unusual and unexpected impact.
Churches used to be fundamental to any European society, big or small. Many churches were constructed to survive through the ages, and being an environment of worship it is not shocking that a lot of energy was put into their design. But the glory days of churches have passed, as less and less of the younger age group considers it important to show up at a church. Yet, these glorious complexes are not left stranded, as more function is discover for them. One such example is a church in Netherlands which is now used as a book store, developed by Merkx+Girod agency. The high ceiling reinforced by typical gothic pointed arches produce a distinctive atmosphere, very suited to a bookstore.
