Abstract
Globally, the modern transformation of historical buildings and architectural sites is not only a trend in urban renewal, it is an opportunity to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage. This paper will explore how historical sites can be protected and transformed into vibrant multifunctional and cultural spaces that can better connect people and heighten human trust and tolerance, and increased safety for all community members. Focused on disseminating the goals and evolving outcomes of an active 13,000m2 adaptive reuse project of a World War II aircraft museum in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the project founder, lead designer and author of this paper and project will provide detailed insights about the challenges, opportunities and design methods that have been used. Given the 4,900m2 site size, 160 residential units, biophilic interior environments, and large 3,700m2 eat/drink social hall that is integrated into the historical building and site, it is believed that the conclusions of this paper offer significant theoretical and practical implications for guiding future historical site preservation, urban renewal, and for profitable large-scale adaptive reuse projects.
Presenters
Tim AntoniukAssociate Professor and Head of Industrial Design Program, Art & Design (Industrial Design Program), University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2024 Special Focus—Cultures of Transformative Design
KEYWORDS
Architecture, Adaptive Reuse, Interior Design, Historical Site Preservation, Urban Renewal
