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The SAVE Britain’s Heritage group, which is leading the objections against M&S’ stubborn plans to start from scratch, has called the situation the fi rst major test of the UK’s “disposable, knock it down and re-build attitude to our cities and historic buildings.” No doubt this has some credence, given that over past decades we have arguably seen working with existing buildings as ‘make do and mend,’ rather than an end in itself.
The M&S inquiry will be resolved later this year when Michael Gove of all people will decide on whether the new build approach or the ‘tabula rasa’ method will be the one to fund. The world is watching; a world which is increasingly attuned to the need to preserve the most useful aspects of previous designers’ work. In this case, I hope we take the conservative option.
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I predict we will be talking about the promotion of adaptive reuse across previously unusual sectors more frequently in the coming years, and I look forward to celebrating architects’ work in this challenging, but exciting future. If you are working on such a scheme at the moment, we would love to hear from you, for future coverage in ADF. Please email
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James Parker, Editor 04.23
ON THE COVER... Two hours west of Shanghai, Inlong Narada Resort aims to transform a former quarry into a luxury resort featuring a variety of leisure amenities including a spa centre and villas
For the full report on the elements of the project designed by Nottingham practice CPMG, go to p36
INLONG NARADA RESORT, CHINA Sitting in a remote location, Inlong Narada Resort aims to transform a quarry into a major tourist destination
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re you involved in an adaptive reuse project at the moment? I’d imagine that if you’re in a larger practice, the chances are it’s very likely.
An American workplace blog reckons that 90% of real estate development will involve adaptive reuse of existing buildings in lieu of new build in the next decade. Of course, it’s the sustainable option, but could it also be the most architecturally satisfying option too, bringing together past and future in stimulating ways?
The public inquiry that has been held into the issue of whether to demolish or refurb the (genuinely) iconic M&S store at Marble Arch crystallised the different perceptions on the issue in a painful fi ght. The retailer has ended up in a position of being seen as out of touch and anachronistic, determined to raze three decent buildings to the ground and start again. By contrast, the deep retrofi t envisaged by their opponents (including Arup), the best of the existing building would be allied to new approaches to make the whole scheme fi t for the future, as well as lighter and more appealing for users.
This is the essence of the adaptive reuse approach, a perhaps more complex, but more considered look at the assets we have. Obviously, some buildings just need to go, but in the majority of cases, I’d suggest that the retain and reuse approach has to be the fi rst approach considered by any design team given our carbon challenges. And the London Plan gives weight to this idea, making it the required presumption on projects.
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