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20 Creative Adaptive Reuse Projects

After built structures become disused or abandoned, adaptive reuse can be the perfect way to breathe new life into an old building, while conserving resources and historic value. Whether due to environmental reasons, land availability or the desire to conserve a historic landmark, countless architectural firms worldwide are turning to adaptive reuse as a solution to some of the modern problems of the built environment.

With this in mind, we have compiled a list of 20 creative adaptive reuse projects, each of which utilizes an old structure to create a revitalized form in its own distinct way.

See how a former chapel, water tower and 19th century slaughterhouse were transformed and given new life, after the break.

Huiini House / S+ diseño

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  • Architects: S+ diseño
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2013
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  CASTEL, Construlita

Lake House / Juan Ignacio Castiello Arquitectos

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San Juan Cosalá, Mexico

Take a Moment to Enjoy ArchDaily's 12 Most Popular Outdoor Spaces on Pinterest

Architects are notorious for working long, consecutive hours. So, in an attempt to remind you to take a break, we've compiled the top 12 most re-pinned images of inviting, well-designed outdoor spaces from our Pinterest. Take a look, after the break, then step away from the screen and go outside for some much needed fresh air.

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V House / Agraz Arquitectos

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Zapopan, Mexico

Jalisco Federal Judicial City / TACHER Arquitectos

Jalisco Federal Judicial City / TACHER Arquitectos - Courthouse
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Zapopan, Mexico
  • Architects: TACHER Arquitectos
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2011

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Gleason House Building / Trama Arquitectos

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Guadalajara, Mexico

AVE House / Juan Ignacio Castiello Arquitectos

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Zapopan, Mexico

Home and Studio / Juan Ignacio Castiello Arquitectos

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Zapopan, Mexico

La Planta / Agraz Architects SC

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Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Mexico
  • Architects: Agraz Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1375
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2013

House X / Agraz Arquitectos

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Zapopan, Mexico

HG House / Agraz Architects

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Zapopan, Mexico
  • Architects: Agraz Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  546
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2009

Cube House / Agraz Architects

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Zapopan, Mexico
  • Architects: Agraz Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  612
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2006

TOC House / Elías Rizo Arquitectos

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Tapalpa, Mexico
  • Architects: Elías Rizo Arquitectos: Elías Rizo Suárez, Alejandro Rizo Suárez
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  320
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2007

MOC House / Elías Rizo Arquitectos

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  • Architects: Elías Rizo Arquitectos: Elías Rizo Suárez, Alejandro Rizo Suárez
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  531
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2004

MO House / LVS Architecture + JC NAME Arquitectos

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Guadalajara, Mexico