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Adaptive Reuse
Converting Old Buildings to Meet Contemporary Needs
Adaptive
reuse means modifying a building to meet a new use and
fulfill contemporary expectations. See adaptive
reuse examples.
Jeff Wray Architects' design approach respects and preserves the existing historic fabric and adds clearly contemporary "Interventions" that alter the perception and function of the building in ways necessary for the new function.
The contemporary elements stand in a dynamic and energizing contrast to carefully preserved historic fabric of the original building.
It All Starts With Good Bones
Most older buildings have great potential for adaptation for a new use.
Analyze Your Potential
The first step towards analyzing the potential of your building for adaptive reuse is to analyze its "bones" by evaluating its:
- Structural systems
- Fabric analysis
- Condition of components and systems
Secondly, a full definition of your needs and objectives must be completed.
This information combined with our design creativity, results in a fit that capitalizes on the particulars of the building to achieve your needs and showcase intrinsic historic features.
Dramatic Examples of Adaptive Reuse Projects
Jeff Wray Architects has extensive experience leading adaptive reuse project teams. Here are some dramatic examples of adaptive reuse projects that we completed:
| Original Building's Purpose | New Purpose for Today's Needs |
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An 1851 era county courthouse |
A special events center |
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A canal-era brewery |
A retail music store |
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A turn-of-the-century horse livery |
A home for a high-tech digital company |
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A turn-of-the-century office building |
A transportation center and headquarters for the local transit authority (Montgomery County RTA) |
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An 1850's jail and firehouse |
An interpretive center for Ohio Scenic Byways |
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A 1920's high school |
A senior housing and a community service center |
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A coffee warehouse and former utility steam generating plant |
A multi-use urban center |
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A musical instrument sales building |
A world class corporate training center |
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A turn-of-the-century multi-tenant office |
A headquarters for a fast growing, information technology, Fortune 500 corporation |
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An 1890's hotel |
A public library/museum and community conference center |
Contact Us
Let the expertise of Jeff Wray Architects get your historic restoration project moving forward.
- Call us today at 937-461-4694 (EST) or
- Email us
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