Creative Reuse of Buildings: Volume One

Addresses the advantages and practicalities involved in the issue of the creative re-use of existing buildings.

Volume 1 Principles and Practice Introduction. The Context for Re-use: The appeal of older buildings. Opportunities for re-use. The challenge of creative re-use. The Route to a Successful Project: Initiating action. Understanding the building. Understanding the user's requirements. Enhancing the value of a property. Design: working with the building. Presenting the project. Techniques: materials and craftsmanship. Implementation: time and quality. Post Completion: Management in use. Application. Appendix: principles for re-use; Further reading; Index. Volume 2 Building Types: Selected Examples Introduction. Uses: Country houses; Town houses; Farm buildings; Industrial building; Other types of industrial buildings; Offices; Markets and retailing; Civic buildings; Churches and chapels; Schools; hospitals; Military establishments. Characteristics: Small buildings; Large buildings; Open or divided; Humble or grand; Repetitive or organic; Single or multi-storey; Heavy or light structures; Ancient or modern; Internally interesting; Modern; Internally interesting; Externally prominent; Urban or rural; Under or overground; Unusual; Ruins. Analysing Capacity. Conclusion. Appendix: Examples catalogued in accordance with the building's original or previous use. Further Reading. Index.