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Adaptive Reuse of Abandoned Buildings

This dissertation synopsis outlines a study on the adaptive reuse of abandoned buildings. The aim is to understand why buildings become abandoned and how adaptive reuse can prevent abandonment. It will examine typologies of abandoned buildings, techniques for reuse and retrofitting, and how adaptive reuse can create a new identity while maintaining integrity. Case studies of successful adaptive reuse projects will be analyzed to identify best practices. The objectives are to create affordable housing through sustainable and community-oriented design. The methodology includes literature review, case studies, and site analysis to develop an adaptive reuse concept and design.

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Adaptive Reuse of Abandoned Buildings

This dissertation synopsis outlines a study on the adaptive reuse of abandoned buildings. The aim is to understand why buildings become abandoned and how adaptive reuse can prevent abandonment. It will examine typologies of abandoned buildings, techniques for reuse and retrofitting, and how adaptive reuse can create a new identity while maintaining integrity. Case studies of successful adaptive reuse projects will be analyzed to identify best practices. The objectives are to create affordable housing through sustainable and community-oriented design. The methodology includes literature review, case studies, and site analysis to develop an adaptive reuse concept and design.

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ADAPTIVE REUSE OF

ABANDONED BUILDINGS

Dissertation
Synopsis

Submitted by

Tanuja. R.S
M.Arch - General (P19AR015)
INTRODUCTION AND THEME
The number of buildings that are abandoned due to their incapability to adapt a
Specific program is increasing drastically. In many situations, the types of
buildings most likely to become subjects of adaptive reuse include industrial
buildings, political buildings, community buildings and Heritage buildings.
Adaptive reuse is seen as an effective way of reducing urban sprawl and
environmental impact. Through adaptive reuse old, unoccupied buildings can
become suitable sites for many different types of use.
Adapting a building is sustainable at the most fundamental level, and it also
helps to preserve the urban context while adding richness and vitality.
This reusing of space results in unique and innovative answers.
Adaptive reuse is a solution that maintains the character of the building while
not compromising on its functionality and integrity.

AIM:
This aims at understanding why certain buildings fall into disuse and to look at
how this can be halted in its tricks and reutilize a building before it falls into
abandonment. Construction cost can be brought down when a building is
adapted rather than built from the foundation. There are a number of examples
That can be looked for in these aspects and looking at various typologies a
better understanding shall be formed about adaptive reuse.
Aim Includes,
 To look at typologies of buildings that become subject to abandonment.
 Study techniques that can be used for reusing the abandoned building or retrofit
it.
 To see how adaptive reuse can help to create a new identity while maintaining
the integrity of building.
 Analyze the effectiveness of adaptive reuse to increase life span of the building.
 Case studies on types of structures used for adaptive reuse.
 Break down a case study to see what works in adaptive reuse and what doesn’t.
 Draw parallels between case studies on crucial criteria to find a common thread.
 Look at a building that can be retrofitted and reutilized in local context to halt
abandonment that is underway.
 Gather a holistic understanding of the pros and cons of adaptive reuse.

SCOPE :
The study will explain on the strategies, type and method of applying adaptive
reuse towards precedent studies that have been conduct. The research also
includes the effect of the development towards the community and the location
itself.
OBJECTIVES :
 To create an affordable residences for all income group.
 Designing a pedestrain and cycle friendly, barrier free design.
 Using energy efficient principles in design and make it less maintenance
needed.
 Improve standard of living by providing amenities like, Swimming pool,
Gyms, Play areas, Parks, Community spaces, Meditation centres, Club
house, etc…
 Providing variety of houses like 2BHK, 3BHK, 4BHK and Independent
Villas, to serve different income group.
 To design place close to harmony
and nature.
METHODOLOGY :
This methodology chart explains the first step, about the general information of
Gated Community Planning. This includes the components of Gated
Community, definition and its Services.
The next step is the study of Gated Community planning and design from
various case studies.
Then the detail study is made for each aspects through different live case
study.
Finally the concept for the design is evolved, and progressed towards
developing the design.
Data
Site
Literature Collection
Zoning
Review
Standards

Literature Analysis
Project Design
Case Case Study Inference
Brief
Study Live
Case study
Site Site Concept
Study Analysis
BENEFITS :
 With Gated Community, security and privacy is ensured.
 Traffic and speeding cars are also reduced behind the gates.
 Making it Quitter and safer for children to play and ride bicycles within these
neighborhoods.
 High building standards and strict codes that promote uniformity in design.
 High pride of ownership – Good maintenance.
 Good communal spaces with amenities inside them – gated communities
are good for residing.

CASE STUDY :
 Kanchanjunga Apartments, Mumbai.
 Wind Mill Of Your Mind, Whitefield, Bangalore.
 Akshaya Metropolis, Maraimalai Nagar, Chennai.
 Villa green vista, Chennai

SPECIAL STUDY :
 Responsive Architecture
• Climate
• Passive Design

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