What is adaptive reuse?

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Factories, slaughterhouses, gasometers, convents, water towers, and railway stations are just a few examples of structures that often remain within the urban fabric of cities over time, even after losing their original purpose. Repurposing an existing building for new functions is what has become known as adaptive reuse. While not a contemporary concept, the practice has been widely adopted in recent years as a strategy to manage spaces in a more economical, sustainable, practical, and efficient way.

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Cite: Moreira, Susanna. "What is adaptive reuse?" [O que é reuso adaptativo?] 05 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Baratto, Romullo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1122200/what-is-adaptive-reuse> ISSN 0719-8884
Erotídes de Campos Theater - Engenho Central / Brasil Arquitetura © Nelson Kon

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