Although globally the topic of adaptive reuse is not a new concept there exists a literature gap ... more Although globally the topic of adaptive reuse is not a new concept there exists a literature gap in this study in terms of the conservation of heritage or heritage architecture via adaptive reuse, hence the need for this study. This research paper will discuss the definition and advent of adaptive reuse, the historical background or historical value of adaptive reuse to conserve heritage buildings. In addition, the author will investigate and explore case studies concerning the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings in South Africa as well as those abroad.The chosen topic aims to determine the factors influencing the adaptive reuse of a building, the requirements to be satisfied in order for the heritage building to be adapted for reuse. Firstly, the literature and/or theories of adaptive reuse for the purposes of heritage conservation by 19th Century French architect and restorer Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Austrian historian Alois Riegl and 1960s architect and critical writer Ada Louise Huxtable will be used to support the findings of this research paper. Thereafter the relevance and application of the aforementioned theories will be further discussed. This study is important in that it explores those factors which influence adaptive reuse of heritage architecture in South Africa and whether these factors are influenced by the historical background of the buildings, which era they were built in as well as the story behind their construction and erection. Research finding garnered from various case studies and interviews will be explored and assessed; thereafter observations leading to conclusion/s will be made. It is hoped that the preservation of heritage architecture in South Africa will inspire national pride, reconnect society to these buildings by retrofitting them to meet the demands and needs of the new users as well as maintain the character of the specific location. Keywords: Adaptive reuse, Heritage buildings, Heritage architecture conservation, Heritage resources. "Conservation and Heritage is not about putting everything back into a sparking new shell but acknowledging the layers of history that have come to define a space."-Ng Sek San, d+a,issue 070. 2012. Ramli (2011:p1).
Although globally the topic of adaptive reuse is not a new concept there exists a literature gap ... more Although globally the topic of adaptive reuse is not a new concept there exists a literature gap in this study in terms of the conservation of heritage or heritage architecture via adaptive reuse, hence the need for this study. This research paper will discuss the definition and advent of adaptive reuse, the historical background or historical value of adaptive reuse to conserve heritage buildings. In addition, the author will investigate and explore case studies concerning the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings in South Africa as well as those abroad.The chosen topic aims to determine the factors influencing the adaptive reuse of a building, the requirements to be satisfied in order for the heritage building to be adapted for reuse. Firstly, the literature and/or theories of adaptive reuse for the purposes of heritage conservation by 19th Century French architect and restorer Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Austrian historian Alois Riegl and 1960s architect and critical writer Ada Louise Huxtable will be used to support the findings of this research paper. Thereafter the relevance and application of the aforementioned theories will be further discussed. This study is important in that it explores those factors which influence adaptive reuse of heritage architecture in South Africa and whether these factors are influenced by the historical background of the buildings, which era they were built in as well as the story behind their construction and erection. Research finding garnered from various case studies and interviews will be explored and assessed; thereafter observations leading to conclusion/s will be made. It is hoped that the preservation of heritage architecture in South Africa will inspire national pride, reconnect society to these buildings by retrofitting them to meet the demands and needs of the new users as well as maintain the character of the specific location. Keywords: Adaptive reuse, Heritage buildings, Heritage architecture conservation, Heritage resources. "Conservation and Heritage is not about putting everything back into a sparking new shell but acknowledging the layers of history that have come to define a space."-Ng Sek San, d+a,issue 070. 2012. Ramli (2011:p1).
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This research paper will discuss the definition and advent of adaptive reuse, the historical background or historical value of adaptive reuse to conserve heritage buildings. In addition, the author will investigate and explore case studies concerning the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings in South Africa as well as those abroad.The chosen topic aims to determine the factors influencing the adaptive reuse of a building, the requirements to be satisfied in order for the heritage building to be adapted for reuse.
Firstly, the literature and/or theories of adaptive reuse for the purposes of heritage conservation by 19th Century French architect and restorer Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Austrian historian Alois Riegl and 1960s architect and critical writer Ada Louise Huxtable will be used to support the findings of this research paper. Thereafter the relevance and application of the aforementioned theories will be further discussed.
This study is important in that it explores those factors which influence adaptive reuse of heritage architecture in South Africa and whether these factors are influenced by the historical background of the buildings, which era they were built in as well as the story behind their construction and erection. Research finding garnered from various case studies and interviews will be explored and assessed; thereafter observations leading to conclusion/s will be made.
It is hoped that the preservation of heritage architecture in South Africa will inspire national pride, reconnect society to these buildings by retrofitting them to meet the demands and needs of the new users as well as maintain the character of the specific location.
Keywords: Adaptive reuse, Heritage buildings, Heritage architecture conservation, Heritage resources.
"Conservation and Heritage is not about putting everything back into a sparking new shell but acknowledging the layers of history that have come to define a space."-Ng Sek San, d+a,issue 070. 2012. Ramli (2011:p1).
This research paper will discuss the definition and advent of adaptive reuse, the historical background or historical value of adaptive reuse to conserve heritage buildings. In addition, the author will investigate and explore case studies concerning the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings in South Africa as well as those abroad.The chosen topic aims to determine the factors influencing the adaptive reuse of a building, the requirements to be satisfied in order for the heritage building to be adapted for reuse.
Firstly, the literature and/or theories of adaptive reuse for the purposes of heritage conservation by 19th Century French architect and restorer Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Austrian historian Alois Riegl and 1960s architect and critical writer Ada Louise Huxtable will be used to support the findings of this research paper. Thereafter the relevance and application of the aforementioned theories will be further discussed.
This study is important in that it explores those factors which influence adaptive reuse of heritage architecture in South Africa and whether these factors are influenced by the historical background of the buildings, which era they were built in as well as the story behind their construction and erection. Research finding garnered from various case studies and interviews will be explored and assessed; thereafter observations leading to conclusion/s will be made.
It is hoped that the preservation of heritage architecture in South Africa will inspire national pride, reconnect society to these buildings by retrofitting them to meet the demands and needs of the new users as well as maintain the character of the specific location.
Keywords: Adaptive reuse, Heritage buildings, Heritage architecture conservation, Heritage resources.
"Conservation and Heritage is not about putting everything back into a sparking new shell but acknowledging the layers of history that have come to define a space."-Ng Sek San, d+a,issue 070. 2012. Ramli (2011:p1).