Reclaimed Space
Transforming existing structures and spaces into new purposes through adaptive reuse and creative intervention.
ADINJU Muhhe Studio Carves a Sunlit Gallery from a 1980s Nanjing Factory Shell
East Gallery's new 680-square-meter space in Nanjing preserves industrial scale while channeling afternoon light onto white exhibition walls.
Space B: Adaptive Warehouse Redevelopment in Buenos Aires
Space B by Dodds Estudio transforms a Buenos Aires warehouse into a light-filled, flexible loft blending industrial heritage with modern, multifunctional living.
Electrical Cabin Recovery by studio wok: Adaptive Reuse Near Lake Orta
Adaptive reuse near Lake Orta transforms an abandoned electrical cabin into a flexible, minimalist living and cultural space.
SpActrum Shanghai Office: Reframing Construction Waste as Architectural Identity
SpActrum Shanghai Office transforms discarded construction materials into functional interiors, revealing hidden building processes and celebrating reuse through inventive, industrial-inspired spatial
Theatre Lane: Vertical Dwelling Carved from Sydney's Forgotten Alleyways
A multi-generational micro dwelling reclaims a narrow service lane in inner-city Sydney by building upward between existing party walls.
Sanders Place: A Benchmark in Adaptive Reuse Architecture by NMBW Architecture Studio
A 1970s brick factory transformed into a sustainable co-working space through innovative adaptive reuse and green design strategies.
SALT Workspace: A Sustainable Office Fit‑Out With Reuse Materials by THISS Studio
A light‑filled East London studio interior repurposes salvaged materials into a flexible, sustainable office and event space.
889GLO: Adaptive Reuse Art Space Design in Shanghai as an Architectural Provocation
889GLO redefines adaptive reuse in Shanghai through art, architecture, and industrial materials to provoke reflection on modern consumption.
PROP: Turning Urban Scaffolding into Public Gathering Spaces
A universal attachment system transforms construction scaffolding into lit, draped, and furnished street-level installations for civic life.
THE RETURN
This project goes beyond architecture—it's about creating a space for marginalized individuals to heal and reconnect with society.
Flip the Dead Space: Turning Parking Structures into Engines of Urban Life
A shortlisted adaptive reuse proposal transforms monofunctional car storage into a layered public arena of cinema, coworking, and culture.
Micro Space Renovation Architecture in Shanghai: Greyspace Architects’ “Nooks and Corners” Project at Hongye Garden
A compact Shanghai studio transformed by Greyspace Architects showcases the power of micro space renovation architecture in revitalizing hidden urban corners.
