A Replicable Valorisation Model for the Adaptive Reuse of Rationalist Architecture
Adaptive reuse has progressively become a useful approach for generating new values concerning abandoned or underused buildings, sites, and areas to the extent that the topic is no longer conceived and perceived merely as a “bricks-and-mortar” issue. Instead, it has a dual nature: (i) one that is te...
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| description | Adaptive reuse has progressively become a useful approach for generating new values concerning abandoned or underused buildings, sites, and areas to the extent that the topic is no longer conceived and perceived merely as a “bricks-and-mortar” issue. Instead, it has a dual nature: (i) one that is technical, linked to the difficult balance between low costs and fostering sustainable building solutions, and (ii) one that is social, which refers to social equity, well-being, and quality of life. Within this context, urban and architectural transformations are among those human activities that play a key role in shaping the territory in an increasingly invasive acceleration of urbanization processes. However, it is precisely here that adaptive reuse can counteract such alterations. This paper proposes a sustainable, economically feasible, and replicable valorisation model for the evaluation of adaptive reuse possibilities of a particular historical–architectural heritage, which is vast and widespread in Italy and an important example of Rationalist architecture. Such a model incorporates flexible and easily replicable spatial implications precisely because it is specifically related to the characteristics of an open-plan structure. In doing so, it aims to redefine the valorisation model based on a constant dialogue between the project and market analysis; the replicability of project strategies for “families” of historic buildings; and the need for the project’s ability to change and adapt according to emerging requirements. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dad6be276b0a4e358a0d9a6598ab91772023-11-17T20:02:56ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2023-04-0112483610.3390/land12040836A Replicable Valorisation Model for the Adaptive Reuse of Rationalist ArchitectureIsabella M. Lami0Elena Todella1Enrica Prataviera2Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino, 10125 Torino, ItalyInteruniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino, 10125 Torino, ItalyInteruniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino, 10125 Torino, ItalyAdaptive reuse has progressively become a useful approach for generating new values concerning abandoned or underused buildings, sites, and areas to the extent that the topic is no longer conceived and perceived merely as a “bricks-and-mortar” issue. Instead, it has a dual nature: (i) one that is technical, linked to the difficult balance between low costs and fostering sustainable building solutions, and (ii) one that is social, which refers to social equity, well-being, and quality of life. Within this context, urban and architectural transformations are among those human activities that play a key role in shaping the territory in an increasingly invasive acceleration of urbanization processes. However, it is precisely here that adaptive reuse can counteract such alterations. This paper proposes a sustainable, economically feasible, and replicable valorisation model for the evaluation of adaptive reuse possibilities of a particular historical–architectural heritage, which is vast and widespread in Italy and an important example of Rationalist architecture. Such a model incorporates flexible and easily replicable spatial implications precisely because it is specifically related to the characteristics of an open-plan structure. In doing so, it aims to redefine the valorisation model based on a constant dialogue between the project and market analysis; the replicability of project strategies for “families” of historic buildings; and the need for the project’s ability to change and adapt according to emerging requirements.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/4/836valorisation modeldecision-makingadaptive reuserationalist architecturesustainable and resilient regeneration |
| spellingShingle | Isabella M. Lami Elena Todella Enrica Prataviera A Replicable Valorisation Model for the Adaptive Reuse of Rationalist Architecture Land valorisation model decision-making adaptive reuse rationalist architecture sustainable and resilient regeneration |
| title | A Replicable Valorisation Model for the Adaptive Reuse of Rationalist Architecture |
| title_full | A Replicable Valorisation Model for the Adaptive Reuse of Rationalist Architecture |
| title_fullStr | A Replicable Valorisation Model for the Adaptive Reuse of Rationalist Architecture |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Replicable Valorisation Model for the Adaptive Reuse of Rationalist Architecture |
| title_short | A Replicable Valorisation Model for the Adaptive Reuse of Rationalist Architecture |
| title_sort | replicable valorisation model for the adaptive reuse of rationalist architecture |
| topic | valorisation model decision-making adaptive reuse rationalist architecture sustainable and resilient regeneration |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/4/836 |
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