ADAPTIVE
REUSE
SUBMITTED TO-AR.SAMTA
SUBMITTED BY-HARSH SHARMA,
SWECHHA TAK
CONSERVATION
9TH SEM, 5TH YR,SPA,PU,B.ARCH
INTRODUCTION
• Adaptive reuse of building is one of the a methods
of architectural conservation that aims at retaining
its heritage even as it continues to serve other
function.
• It is a movement in planning, designed to conserve
old monuments & areas in order to tie a place’s
history to it’s population and culture. The evolution
of our societies is reflected in our building types and
styles. This relationship give older buildings a
character we value and identify with.
• Reuse of heritage buildings is an upcoming trend in
india because of its cultural, architectural, artistic
and economical benefits.
• The success of a reuse of building will totally depend
on what adaptive reuse is suggested for a space.
• Generally, the changes are most radical on the
interior, where more latitude may be taken in
making changes to maintain the building’s historic
integrity.
• However, exterior changes are generally minimal.
• When adaptive use is chosen as the appropriate
intervention technique, alterations or additions
may be made, but they should not be confused
with original historic elements.
• New construction is typically contemporary in
design and may be either compatible with or
contrasting to the historic structure; compatible
design is new design that maintains some existing
elements, such as scale, color, massing,
proportions and materials. It takes some ties to
the older elements, if not fully matching them;
typically, the newer portion is architecturally
expressed as supportive in design to the original
building rather than in competition with it.
Contrasting design tries to respect the older
structure by emphasizing differences rather than
similarities.
ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED IN ADAPTATION
• Maintaining the integrity & Cultural significance of the building
The adaptation should not substantially detract from its cultural significance. Changes which are
substantially reversible or changes which require a minimal impact should be done. There should be no
loss of cultural heritage. In additions we have to learn to appreciate the unquantifiable values of age,
character and architectural quality. While reusing a building, an important aspect to be kept in mind is
its original cultural significance. For it is this character that defines its architectural heritage.
•Visual importance in the regional context
Significant associations between the building
and its location should be respected, retained
and not observed. Any alterations or
additions should be compatible with the
location. To a visitor the regional character of
a building should be reflected even after any
changes have been made.
•Compatibility with historic character
New functions and activities should be compatible with the character of the historic town or urban area.
If a building needs to be reused for an entirely used function, this new function needs to be compatible
with both the building as well as the location. The new function of the building would depend on two
factors: how much change the building can accommodate; and whether the community requires such a
change.
•Contemporary elements of functionality
Introduction of contemporary elements should
contribute to the enrichment of an area. New
installations or improvements should facilitate public
services. Additions or alterations made should
respect the integrity of the structure, its character and
form while being compatible. If a building is to be
reused and new services such as plumbing, wiring and
other modern conveniences need to be installed,
architectural features such as the facade or the
interiors should not be spoilt.
New volumes, materials and finishes
New volumes, materials and finishes should echo contemporary ideas but respect and enhance the
spirit of the original. Additions should not detract from the interesting parts of the building, its
traditional settings, the balance of its composition and its relationship with its surroundings. The
introduction of contemporary elements can contribute to the enrichment of an area. Any addition,
irrespective of how large the volume added is, should not overpower the old building on which it is
based.
Principles of Adaptive Reuse
• The challenge is in finding balance between 3 different components namely change, restoration and adaptation to
appease all its stakeholders. In finding balance, adaptive reuse projects should have five basic principles in design as
stated by:
• Redesign building should perform well as per the functional requirement.
• Should adapt changes and alterations done and should create connect to the new users.
• Respond well to the existing surroundings and enhance its context
• Should create a visual statement by providing visual coherence and please users and passers-by
• Be sustainable, least-polluting, energy efficient, easily accessible and have a minimum environmental impact.
Advantages of Adaptive Reuse
•It is believed that old buildings were made with better grade of construction materials as compared to the latest
construction material that is why a longer life span have.
•Moreover, older building consists of generally strong building envelope which maintains proper heating and cooling,
numerous windows helps to create proper ventilation and many other factors helps to achieve energy efficiency.
•The benefits of reuse projects also include social factors such as rejuvenating the historical and cultural values of a
building.
•Older buildings have the ability to create urban character and ‘sense of a place’.
Impact of Adaptive Reuse on surrounding
• The structure which can be adopted and reused should have a greater impact of the surrounding.
• These sites are known as brownfields instead of Greenfields due to the fact that they may contain chemical
contamination; it is necessary to deal with this problem before the structures can be put to demolition or the most
common residential or commercial use.
• A successful adaptive reuse project can offer growth and also bring historical tourism to its city and new life to its
neighborhood.
AGENCIES
Examples of Adaptive Reuse
Alembic Industrial Heritage development, Vadodara
• The oldest Alembic Industrial building in Vadodara, now almost 113 years old was renovated in 2018 by
Karan Grover and Associates.
• Originally developed to manufacture penicillin, this landmark is now a museum with spaces dedicated to
art studios, exhibitions, and display. While several alterations have been done to this industrial building,
the utmost care has been taken to preserve its true spirit.
• The original materials, physical quality of spaces, and the riveted trusses in the roof were not altered
significantly to keep intact the conventional physical appearance of the industrial building.
Haveli Dharampura, Chandni Chowk, Delhi
• Located in the vibrant Shahjanabad area of Old
Delhi, Haveli Dharampura was built in 1887 A.D. in
the Late Mughal style of Architecture.
• It was designed in a mixed-used pattern, with the
ground floor for commercial purposes and the first
floor for residences. The second floor was later
developed in the 20th Century and has influences of
the European style of Architecture.
• During its renovation by Mr. Vijay Goel and Siddhant
Goel in 2011, the original wooden doors, windows,
marble jali work, and brackets were restored.
• Today this Haveli is an exquisite Mughal Restaurant,
that in its delightful setting gives an insight into the
traditional Mughal culture. The restaurant also
consists of a rooftop that offers stellar views of the
Chandni Chowk and hosts several classical music
and dance performances.
Cinnamon Boutique, Bangalore
• The Cinnamon Boutique was originally a colonial
bungalow that was set up as an orphanage by a
philanthropist, during the Great famine of the 19th
Century. Before it’s renovation, the orphanage was
lying in a miserable condition with moss growing on
its walls and a highly damaged foundation and roof.
• It was due to the constant efforts of Mathew and
Gosh architects that the bungalow was finally
restored. Today, Cinnamon is one of the finest
lifestyle boutique stores in Bangalore, with its vintage
charm and unusual aesthetics.
ADAPTIVE REUSE OF FRENCH HAVELI-PLAN
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