Old industrial buildings in New York are successfully repurposed to meet contemporary needs, illustrating their adaptability and ongoing relevance.
Expansion of STUDIO SCRIPT OFFICE / Studio Script
The office expansion fosters creativity by integrating greenery and adapting to various scenarios, enhancing the workspace environment for collaboration.
Padel 1.8.5 / Salto Studio
A disused warehouse in Lisbon was innovatively transformed into a boutique padel club, blending historical and modern elements.
KCAP Designs Two Skyscrapers in Bratislava, Slovakia
KCAP's skyscraper design in Bratislava emphasizes urban renewal, sustainability, and optimal living conditions with scenic views and shared community spaces.
The Artist Dennis Maher's Dollhouse-Filled Home in Buffalo, N.Y.
Dennis Maher transformed a dilapidated duplex into a continuously evolving artistic installation, inviting visitors to engage with salvaged objects and architectural imagination.
M House / XStudio
The renovation of House M aims to preserve the historical essence of Las Palmas while promoting social and economic revitalization.
Can Architects Build for Rebuilding?
Old industrial buildings in New York are successfully repurposed to meet contemporary needs, illustrating their adaptability and ongoing relevance.
Expansion of STUDIO SCRIPT OFFICE / Studio Script
The office expansion fosters creativity by integrating greenery and adapting to various scenarios, enhancing the workspace environment for collaboration.
Padel 1.8.5 / Salto Studio
A disused warehouse in Lisbon was innovatively transformed into a boutique padel club, blending historical and modern elements.
KCAP Designs Two Skyscrapers in Bratislava, Slovakia
KCAP's skyscraper design in Bratislava emphasizes urban renewal, sustainability, and optimal living conditions with scenic views and shared community spaces.
The Artist Dennis Maher's Dollhouse-Filled Home in Buffalo, N.Y.
Dennis Maher transformed a dilapidated duplex into a continuously evolving artistic installation, inviting visitors to engage with salvaged objects and architectural imagination.
M House / XStudio
The renovation of House M aims to preserve the historical essence of Las Palmas while promoting social and economic revitalization.
NYCHA Board Green Lights Plan to Demolish & Rebuild Lower Manhattan Developments
The housing authority approved plans to demolish and rebuild the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses, initiating tenant support measures during the process.
2024 was a record-setting year for office building conversions
Office conversions from vacant space have surged, particularly for housing, with 103 projects completed or underway in 2024, a 63% increase from 2023.
NYCHA Board Green Lights Plan to Demolish & Rebuild Lower Manhattan Developments
The housing authority approved plans to demolish and rebuild the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses, initiating tenant support measures during the process.
2024 was a record-setting year for office building conversions
Office conversions from vacant space have surged, particularly for housing, with 103 projects completed or underway in 2024, a 63% increase from 2023.
New York City's Piers, Once Abandoned, Are Now Full of Life
New York's waterfront piers have transformed from industrial hubs into vibrant public spaces, reflecting the city's economic and social evolution.
Coax Road Poket Park / VIASCAPE design
The Caoxi Road pocket park project aims to revitalize a neglected area by creating a vibrant green space for pedestrians and enhancing the commuting experience.
'Dirty' 100m Clapham Junction overpass set for 4.5m transformation next year
Plans to transform a hazardous underpass in Clapham Junction are advancing, aiming to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
New York City's Piers, Once Abandoned, Are Now Full of Life
New York's waterfront piers have transformed from industrial hubs into vibrant public spaces, reflecting the city's economic and social evolution.
Coax Road Poket Park / VIASCAPE design
The Caoxi Road pocket park project aims to revitalize a neglected area by creating a vibrant green space for pedestrians and enhancing the commuting experience.
'Dirty' 100m Clapham Junction overpass set for 4.5m transformation next year
Plans to transform a hazardous underpass in Clapham Junction are advancing, aiming to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
Polishing a local 'gem': Coney Island pol secures $10M for Kaiser Park renovations * Brooklyn Paper
Kaiser Park will receive $10 million for significant renovations, marking a transformative improvement to the community's recreational space.
City-funded, church-owned affordable housing complex opens in Fort Greene * Brooklyn Paper
Affordable 104-unit housing building inaugurated in Fort Greene for formerly homeless individuals and low to moderate-income households.
Long-hidden space under Brooklyn Bridge reopens after 15 years - and public is in awe
A long-closed park under the Brooklyn Bridge reopens, boosting greenspace for a crowded NYC neighborhood.
Neglected Hell's Kitchen pier featured in 'Taxi Driver' transforms into luxe $47.5M park
Pier 97 revitalizes a once-neglected area in Hell's Kitchen and provides essential recreational spaces for the community.
Ask a Housing Expert: What Does 50 Years of Community Development Look Like?
ANHD has been instrumental in promoting affordable housing and equitable neighborhoods in NYC for 50 years.
Parque Esmeralda: Community Garden Project / CAW Arquitectos
Parque Esmeralda transforms a landfill into a community green space, enhancing quality of life and environmental conditions for vulnerable families in Northern Chile.
Polishing a local 'gem': Coney Island pol secures $10M for Kaiser Park renovations * Brooklyn Paper
Kaiser Park will receive $10 million for significant renovations, marking a transformative improvement to the community's recreational space.
City-funded, church-owned affordable housing complex opens in Fort Greene * Brooklyn Paper
Affordable 104-unit housing building inaugurated in Fort Greene for formerly homeless individuals and low to moderate-income households.
Long-hidden space under Brooklyn Bridge reopens after 15 years - and public is in awe
A long-closed park under the Brooklyn Bridge reopens, boosting greenspace for a crowded NYC neighborhood.
Neglected Hell's Kitchen pier featured in 'Taxi Driver' transforms into luxe $47.5M park
Pier 97 revitalizes a once-neglected area in Hell's Kitchen and provides essential recreational spaces for the community.
Ask a Housing Expert: What Does 50 Years of Community Development Look Like?
ANHD has been instrumental in promoting affordable housing and equitable neighborhoods in NYC for 50 years.
Parque Esmeralda: Community Garden Project / CAW Arquitectos
Parque Esmeralda transforms a landfill into a community green space, enhancing quality of life and environmental conditions for vulnerable families in Northern Chile.
Black and Latino families reach tentative settlement with Palm Springs over razed homes
Palm Springs' city council has reached a tentative $5.9 million settlement for Black and Latino families affected by 1950s and 1960s urban renewal projects.
The ransacking of Britain: why the people finally rose up against sod you architecture'
Graeme Shankland's vision for Liverpool was to radically redevelop the city, prioritizing modern structures over historical significance.
Work begins to convert San Jose office tower to housing highrise
The historic Bank of Italy office tower in San Jose is set to be converted into a residential highrise with at least 100 apartments by 2025.
MLC Holdings to replace OC's Trinity Broadcasting campus with homes
MLC Holdings aims to convert the Trinity Broadcasting Network site into residential units, reflecting a shift from its original use as a broadcasting campus.
Work begins to convert San Jose office tower to housing highrise
The historic Bank of Italy office tower in San Jose is set to be converted into a residential highrise with at least 100 apartments by 2025.
MLC Holdings to replace OC's Trinity Broadcasting campus with homes
MLC Holdings aims to convert the Trinity Broadcasting Network site into residential units, reflecting a shift from its original use as a broadcasting campus.
Former Streatham police station could transform into boutique hotel
A former South London police station is set to be redeveloped into a 57-bed boutique hotel, addressing the local accommodation shortage.
BIG DREAMS FOR LITTLE VILLAGE
Detroit's transformation showcases a cyclical narrative of rebirth through art and culture amid persistent economic challenges.
The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school
A school in South Bend is providing a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ kids, rewriting the narrative of growing up queer in America.
Brandywine Homes to Build 95 Infill Townhomes in Pico Rivera
Brandywine Homes is swapping a hotel for 95 townhomes in Pico Rivera, featuring diverse bedroom options and ample parking space, with a planned 32-month construction timeline.
skybowl rooftop amphitheater by sopa integrates qingdao's urban fabric with the bayfront
SKYBOWL project in Fushan Bayfront transforms mall into a public space, fostering community and inclusivity.
This Grade I-listed Victorian arcade in London is getting a vast refurb
Restoration plans for Royal Opera Arcade part of £430 million West End makeover.
Removing the highway is the easy part. Reconnecting the community is harder.
Communities impacted by midcentury highway projects are receiving federal funding to reconnect neighborhoods destroyed by urban renewal and freeways.
Neil Goldschmidt, Portland Mayor Tarnished by Scandal, Dies at 83
Neil Goldschmidt, a transformative figure in Oregon politics, dies at 83. His vision reshaped Portland and urban renewal strategies influenced officials nationwide.
cascading planes and platforms encircle spActrum's stellar isle center in chinese old town
Stellar Isle in Shaoxing, China, blends contemporary design with historic structures, creating a dynamic cultural center in an old town neighborhood.