Adaptive Reuse We reinvent historic architecture to serve future generations, embracing all of the possibilities to restore, reposition, or transform existing buildings. The most sustainable way to build To understand and unlock the potential of an existing building, our Adaptive Reuse practice brings creativity, insight, and the expertise of our multidisciplinary firm, skilled in gaining approvals for high-profile sites. There’s a clear environmental case for preserving and extending the life of our existing buildings. It can be a bold architectural statement not to build anew but to transform – an inherently sustainable approach as we reinvent our cities for the future. Chicago Public Library West Loop Branch. Photo © Tom Harris Perspective “ As more cities each year pledge to cut carbon emissions, adaptive reuse is an essential component of sustainable development. Creative solutions to renew the buildings we already have will make the difference in the fight against climate change.” Frank Mahan, Principal, Adaptive Reuse Practice Leader Meet Frank Featured Projects + Stories Our process begins with deep research to understand a building's history. Balancing innovation and historical sensitivity, we’ve given new meaning and purpose to Modernist icons, and have reconfigured classical buildings to meet 21st-century needs. Project Moynihan Train Hall New York, New York, United States Project Cook County Hospital Adaptive Reuse Chicago, Illinois, United States News Rethinking Modernism: What Can Architects Learn from Philosophy? 05 Nov 2020 01/02 Story Case Study: A Sustainable Retrofit for 63 Madison 12 Mar 2020 Project Waldorf Astoria New York, New York, United States Project Moscone Center Expansion San Francisco, California, United States Story We Recycle Bottles. Why Don’t We Recycle Buildings? by Frank Mahan, Van Kluytenaar 28 Mar 2019 Project Optimo Hat Company Chicago, Illinois, United States Browse Adaptive Reuse Projects Filter Sort by: A–Z Z–A A–Z Map List Contact Us Want to learn more? Send us a message and we'll be in touch. 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