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Studying the Concept of Adaptive Reuse.

Theories pertaining to Adaptive Reuse for Abandoned Buildings

Literature study of deign elements, components and various terms will be studied. About Adaptive Reuse, Importance of Adaptive Reuse, Benefits of Adaptively Reusing a building, Design Principles of Adaptive Reuse, Principles related to Industrial Buildings and Elements of Adaptive Reuse Adaptive reuse of the structure is done by using various design elements like: Alteration in Façade, Change in Structural System, Using a sense of the past, etc. various materials are used which are in sync with the abandoned structure. Google Headquarters L.A uses design elements like: addition of new structural members in the old structure. The benefits of using a large span structure can be seen in this case study. Landscaping played a vital role in this case study. The landscaping is kept in context with the surroundings. Various building elements are reused to make a new function out of them. How a small industry can be converted into a institutional space can be seen in this case study. Due to the availability of mezzanine floors, they were used extremely for sitting and recreational spaces. Designing in a small compact space is shown in this case study. Studied about the concepts which are present for reusing a building and how we can incorporate them in an abandoned structure. Elements are also identified through various examples of buildings

Study of theories developed by various practitioner and understand the true meaning of Adaptive Reuse Typological Approach, Technical Approach and Strategic Approach In the typological approach this structure comes under the building typology of Industrial building, whereas in the technical approach it falls under load bearing structures. The strategic approach which is used in this structure is Weaving. In the typological approach this structure comes under the building typology of Industrial building, whereas in the technical approach it falls under building envelope. The strategic approach which is used in this structure is Wrap. In the typological approach this structure comes under the building typology of Industrial building, whereas in the technical approach it falls under load bearing structures. The strategic approach which is used in this structure is Weaving. In the typological approach this structure comes under the building typology of Industrial building, whereas in the technical approach it falls under building envelope. The strategic approach which is used in this structure is Adapting a new fn.. These theories are set out by famous practitioners during their work on Adaptive Reuse. These help in determining the approach we should follow for the type of Industrial Building.

Incorporating Adaptive Reuse that seeks to reduce Urban Sprawl. The meaning of Urban Sprawl and its effects, advantages & disadvantages.

Analyzing the feasibility, design considerations and success of Adaptive Reuse.

Various case studies will be studied which had incorporated Adaptive Reuse Strategies in their Design to reduce Urban Sprawl. Impact of Adaptive Reuse on City Development, Control of Urban Sprawl, Studying the Urban Societies, Adaptive Reuse a better way to counter Urban Sprawl and Advantages of Adaptively Reusing an Industrial Building The city which is studied is Vadodara, here the growth of town is through companies like: Chemicals and pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Petrochemicals. The rate of Urban sprawl is low and is managed by the government by adaptively reusing old structures. Los Angeles urban sprawl is at a large scale and it is needed to be in control, hence implementing Adaptive reuse criteria on abandoned buildings will help in reducing Urban sprawl and benefits the environment. Imagine studios at the Trees is located in an industrial site, around which most of the manufacturing units are of Godrej. This units are in verge of abandonment thus adaptively reusing them helps control the Urban Sprawl in Mumbai city. Noida’s Urban Sprawl is spreading towards Delhi and Greater Noida, thus there is a need for a satellite city to control its sprawl. Adaptively reusing the factory brings various benefits to the surrounding context, as there were many polluting industries around but now there are more of recreational spaces. Adaptive reuse always benefits the city by reducing the rate of urban sprawl. Urban sprawl is reduced when large industrial structures are reused instead of their demolition.

This topic will help in providing the Design considerations for a sensitive approach towards industrial buildings. Conversion of Industrial Buildings (Study through Cases) Office Space, Art Schools, Gym’s and Mixed Land Use The building conversion is from a Penicillin manufacturing plant to an Alembic Industrial Heritage Development. This conversion take place due to the abandonment of industrial site, these industrial site are now converted into industrial art district, which brings the youth close to the history. The adaptive reuse of this case study is a success, because of the availability of large hangar, the designers get the opportunity to design freely in the large span structure. This large span structure is perfectly utilized by incorporating various metal mezzanine floors between them. The building is reused from a Co-Power Generation Plant to an Mixed use land development. This conversion take place due to the abandonment of industrial site, these industrial site are now converted café’s, studios, workshops, Landscape and various other recreational spaces which connects people through the nature.

The sensitive approach in this case study is the environmental sensitive design as the building is banned by the government because of various pollution reasons, thus creating a institute out of it is a tough job. And also reusing that structure reduces the caron footprint of the building. Taking up various examples help in studying out, that how can an industrial building is adaptively reused by providing a sensitive approach towards industrial building.

Alembic Industrial Heritage Development, Vadodara Google Headquarters, L.A Imagine Studios at the Trees, Vikhroli, Mumbai The Design Village, Noida

The reuse of industries is looked upon as an opportunity where one can relate to the term "from rags to riches".

Redevelopment beyond the envelope of many buildings is possible without compromising the significance of the fabric through the judicious use of setbacks and skillful design of facades and insertions to complement, if not possible to mimic heritage and historical details of Industries. The preservation of buildings enables the streetscape to retain its significance, character, history and scale whilst allowing the buildings to have a new life within the contemporary economic and social context.

This research strives to offer possible strategies for the successful adaptive reuse of Industrial buildings with causing minimum interferences in the existing forms, designs and interior elements. It demonstrates that it is not only important to retain and restore but also to adapt them so as to give them new uses that are similar to their original intents. Adaptations for contemporary use have resulted in new forms based on old forms but adapted for contemporary use. The research also focuses on preserving the spirit of existing form and space. This process looks at long-term feasibility for a neighborhood, specifically, it proposes the transformation of uses for different building typologies. The life span of the building is somewhat similar to a human, namely the "cradle to grave" period. Anything in the designers' power to prolong a buildings life span must be carried out. This is because the building is already built, it is well connected, and it failed predominantly due to a change in the political, economic or cultural context. If the building had become a subject of obsolescence due its structural failure then the investment in its future is questionable

This Dissertation states that the buildings that contain a sturdy and sound foundation and structural system are the best contenders for the process of adaptive reuse. They have been in their location for a long time period and thus have layers of local context and history added to them. They are centrally located, have a sense of community, contain: necessary services (a bit outdated at the most) and are already constructed By retaining the sound members of the building, retrofitting the outdated ones, introducing complimentary members, and restoring the landmark features of the structure a new lease of life can be given. As the building is now restored to suit changing needs, adding an environmentally friendly element can improve its sustainability factor. The building can sustain itself and over a period cover the cost incurred in its restoration. As times are changing, population growth is increasing. Technology is rapidly advancing. But the amount of land available stands at the nearly same amount that it was years ago. Thus land value increases and vacant lots are reducing These factors coupled together have pushed adaptive reuse into the spotlight as the most preferred solution to tackle abandoned buildings. Thus, it is time to embrace a trend that is holistic and creates spaces that amalgamate what was and what is

This study provides us various guidelines we can follow for an Adaptive reuse Project. Some of the major guidelines forAdaptive Reuse project are:

1. Reuse Strategy: • Typological: Before the reuse of the building, literature study about the original as well as the new use to be incorporated is a must. • Technical: Structural study and analysis of the heritage building along with the dimensions should be known and noted. • Strategical: The heritage building along with its surroundings should be taken into context thus reusing the building while keeping in mind the time, character, sense and spirit of the place.

2. Use and function:

• Choice of use and function depends on location, building typology, environmental factors, social factors, and economic factors. • Environmental factors include site features, climatic conditions and embodied energy of existing building. • Social factors include the needs and wants of the society and preservation of the character, sense and spirit of the place. • Economic factors include the budget for reuse, sustainable construction and durability. Also the outcome and later function and its benefits.

3. Quality of Design:

• It should be suitable to the surroundings and the society, preservation of the historical and heritage elements should be carried out to the fullest. It should also be made structurally sound and strong to be durable.

4. Materials and technology:

• Use of locally available materials or use of new materials in case of unavailability, should be merged well. • The materials of the original structure should be ideally maintained and used unless it is a dilapidated structure. • The new additions and preservation to be done can be a combination of old and new techniques and materials in the construction.

5. Flexibility and reversibility:

• The building should be able to undergo future changes and adapt to other reusability options in case change of use needs to be done due to society demands or economic demands.