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Adaptive reuse

'When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight nor for present use alone. Let it be such work as our descendants will thank us for; and let us think, as we lay stone on stone, that a time is to come when those stones will be held sacred because our hands have touched them, and that men will say, as they look upon the labor and wrought substance of them, "See! This our father did for us."' - John Ruskin, from Auldels Carpenters and Builders Guide - 1923

Meaning that inspires us to find new uses for old structures. Sure, renovation can be more expensive than building new but isn't loosing the evidence of our father's vision so much more costly? How about a new spin on an old use? Think Musee D'Orsay.

posted by adam commercial @ 6:33 AM