Old Buildings, New Ideas
Some architectural transformations are modest, while others are revolutionary.
Shining a light on the hidden side of the accepted narrative of the history of architecture, Old Buildings, New Ideas explores works that transform existing buildings to pave a way forward, through adaptations, additions, and visual shifts.
The book examines 30 buildings across Europe, North America, and South America, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century, demonstrating the creative possibilities of working with existing structures.
It reveals how formal inventions can shape architecture and our environment over time in a built world constantly evolving. As we face a climate emergency, Old Buildings, New Ideas taps into our deep cultural knowledge about the inventive use and re-use of buildings.
Generously illustrated with architectural plans and over 300 colour images, the book provides an alternative perspective to the dominant view which considers conservation and preservation of historic buildings as merely a 20th-century creation.
Some architectural transformations are modest, while others are revolutionary.
Shining a light on the hidden side of the accepted narrative of the history of architecture, Old Buildings, New Ideas explores works that transform existing buildings to pave a way forward, through adaptations, additions, and visual shifts.
The book examines 30 buildings across Europe, North America, and South America, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century, demonstrating the creative possibilities of working with existing structures.
It reveals how formal inventions can shape architecture and our environment over time in a built world constantly evolving. As we face a climate emergency, Old Buildings, New Ideas taps into our deep cultural knowledge about the inventive use and re-use of buildings.
Generously illustrated with architectural plans and over 300 colour images, the book provides an alternative perspective to the dominant view which considers conservation and preservation of historic buildings as merely a 20th-century creation.
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Some architectural transformations are modest, while others are revolutionary.
Shining a light on the hidden side of the accepted narrative of the history of architecture, Old Buildings, New Ideas explores works that transform existing buildings to pave a way forward, through adaptations, additions, and visual shifts.
The book examines 30 buildings across Europe, North America, and South America, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century, demonstrating the creative possibilities of working with existing structures.
It reveals how formal inventions can shape architecture and our environment over time in a built world constantly evolving. As we face a climate emergency, Old Buildings, New Ideas taps into our deep cultural knowledge about the inventive use and re-use of buildings.
Generously illustrated with architectural plans and over 300 colour images, the book provides an alternative perspective to the dominant view which considers conservation and preservation of historic buildings as merely a 20th-century creation.
