Adaptive Reuse quite simply is the process of adapting old structures for purposes other than those initially intended. Adaptive reuse covers a wide range of sites and building types.

For us, adaptive reuse is much more than just the definition above. We are interested in the idea of interaction, deformation and spatial creation, when disparate systems come in contact to inform and interact with each other. In most cases it is the injection of new programmatic ideas into an existing structure or set of structures that sets up this very interesting and exciting condition. The resulting interactions and conflicts can create interesting and surprising deformations of the program or of the structure itself. It is this conflict which energizes the design and our process.

Below are alternative terms for the type of work we engage in:

Rehabilitation, the process of modernizing a building.

Refurbishment, giving a face lift to or a makeover to a building.

Renovation, upgrading a building.

Restoration, to bring a building back to it original state.

We also work on Brownfield redevelopment projects.
Brownfield's as defined by the US EPA are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties protects the environment, reduces blight, and takes development pressures off greenspaces and working lands.

We regularly work with our clients to assist them with site analysis, existing conditions documentation and idea generation. We keep our overhead minimal and that results in lower fees for our clients, but not lesser service.

Please call us to discuss your building or potential project needs.

Roger Berent

248.726.8876