4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact
Perhaps the ultimate form of sustainability is imagining new uses for obsolete, distressed, or abandoned buildings. Honoring the past while giving new life to a structure — and with it, often an entire neighborhood — requires creative thinking to successfully meld modern codes with preservation goals. These four adaptive reuse projects, all 2023 Best in American Living Award winners, exemplify that mission and spirit:
- Chronicle Mill: From Textiles to Modern Living
- Tribune Tower: From Historic Icon to New Landmark
- Peabody School Apartments: Lessons in Preserving History
- A & Indiana: From Warehouse to Community Beacon
See the full article, including before-and-after images and site plans, in the latest issue of Pro Builder magazine.
Visit bestinamericanliving.com to learn more about these and other 2023 winners.
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