Moynihan

Adaptive Reuse

We reinvent historic architecture to serve future generations, embracing all of the possibilities to restore, reposition, or transform existing buildings.

Moynihan

Balancing innovation and historical sensitivity

Our Adaptive Reuse practice brings creativity, insight and the expertise of our multidisciplinary firm. Whether stewarding mid-century modern icons into the 21st century or reimagining classical forms for contemporary needs, we are experienced in working with historic buildings of all types.

It can be a bold architectural statement not to build anew but to transform—and this is an inherently sustainable approach as we reinvent our cities for the future.


Perspective

As more cities each year pledge to cut carbon emissions, adaptive reuse is an essential component of sustainable development. Creative solutions to renew the buildings we already have will make the difference in the fight against climate change.

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Featured Projects + Stories

Our process begins with deep research to understand a building's history. Balancing innovation and historical sensitivity, we’ve given new meaning and purpose to Modernist icons, and have reconfigured classical buildings to meet 21st-century needs.

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Spotlight: Revamping the Classics

Since our firm’s founding in 1936, we’ve had the remarkable opportunity to revisit buildings originally designed by SOM and now—decades later—to restore them, serving future generations.

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Spotlight on City Regeneration

Transforming and restoring historic buildings should be part of any urban development strategy. Our work shows how the benefits of adaptive reuse go beyond a single building.

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