Adaptable Futures
extending the life of our built environment
It is not disputed that buildings will need to change over time to accommodate the irresolute demands of its users. Nor, that the more conducive to change a building is, the longer it will remain useful, making it inherently … Continue reading
Circle K is an international chain of convenient stores started in 1951 in Texas, USA (now Canadian owned). In the 1980s and 90s the company filed for bankruptcy and developed a new corporate plan which closed many of their shops. … Continue reading
Many of us are familiar now with the term ‘meanwhile use’ in the UK which has particular relevance towards the refitability and convertibility strategies of our project. For those unfamiliar, ‘meanwhile use’ is the temporary use of vacant buildings (or … Continue reading
Photo by Dean Terry Over a hundred years in age, the building complex spread across 23 acres dates back to the late 19th century. The main building was one of LA’s first power plants constructed in 1903 – the Edison … Continue reading