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Building in Existing Fabric
by Christian Schittich (Editor) · 2003 · DETAIL
Book / Architectural Reference Adaptive Reuse & Heritage Building in Existing Fabric Intermediate
Examines architectural interventions in existing buildings, focusing on renovation, conversion, extension, refurbishment, and the integration of new construction with existing architectural fabric.
Title: Building in Existing Fabric
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Author / Editor: Christian Schittich (Editor)
Type: Book / Architectural Reference
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Publisher: DETAIL
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Slug: in-detail-building-in-existing-fabric
Summary
The book presents examples of contemporary interventions in existing buildings, demonstrating how architects respond to existing structures, materials, historical contexts, and technical constraints while introducing new functions and architectural elements.
Key takeaways
- 1.Existing buildings can be transformed while retaining important architectural qualities.
- 2.New interventions require careful coordination between old and new construction.
- 3.Material and structural junctions are critical to successful adaptive reuse.
- 4.Historical context should inform contemporary architectural interventions.
- 5.Renovation and conversion require both design sensitivity and technical understanding.
CreaCore Insight
Working with existing fabric is a design opportunity rather than simply a constraint. The strongest interventions establish a clear and technically resolved relationship between existing architecture and new additions.
Practical application
Useful for renovation, adaptive reuse, heritage projects, building extensions, refurbishment studies, site analysis, and developing details where new construction meets existing structures.
Good to know
Who it's for: Architecture Students, Architects, Conservation Professionals, Architectural Designers, Building Professionals
ISBN: 3-7643-1120-7
Topics
Adaptive Reuse Renovation Existing Buildings Heritage Refurbishment Conversion Extension Building Transformation Architectural Details