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−	Many examples of repurposing are overlooked precisely because they are informal, often temporary solutions to make use of existing empty spaces based on immediate needs. For example the gradual conversion of London's canal-side warehouses into artists studios in the 70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's, many finally ending up as high end housing. Likewise informal or arranged 'squatting' of empty office buildings in cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam and others, in some cases by arrangement as a means of creating active security in a building, preventing illegal squatting.	+	Many examples of repurposing are overlooked precisely because they are informal, often temporary solutions to make use of existing empty spaces based on immediate needs. For example the gradual conversion of London's canal-side warehouses into artists' studios in the 70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's, many finally ending up as high end housing. Likewise informal or arranged 'squatting' of empty office buildings in cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam and others, in some cases by arrangement as a means of creating active security in a building, preventing illegal squatting.

	There are many specific examples of temporary repurposing of buildings for particular uses, for example in Central London the charity Crisis runs the [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant Crisis at Christmas appeal], which calls for empty buildings across the capital in the lead up to Christmas. After empty buildings are located, which have previously been banks, offices, warehouses, religious buildings, schools and so on, a team of volunteers set about converting them into a Christmas centre with sleeping accommodation, a restaurant, cafe, hairdressing salon, washing station, clothes station and so on. The centres then remain open and fully staffed by volunteers for around one month over the festive season.		There are many specific examples of temporary repurposing of buildings for particular uses, for example in Central London the charity Crisis runs the [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant Crisis at Christmas appeal], which calls for empty buildings across the capital in the lead up to Christmas. After empty buildings are located, which have previously been banks, offices, warehouses, religious buildings, schools and so on, a team of volunteers set about converting them into a Christmas centre with sleeping accommodation, a restaurant, cafe, hairdressing salon, washing station, clothes station and so on. The centres then remain open and fully staffed by volunteers for around one month over the festive season.

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	Many examples of repurposing are overlooked precisely because they are informal, often temporary solutions to make use of existing empty spaces based on immediate needs. For example the gradual conversion of London's canal-side warehouses into artists studios in the 70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's, many finally ending up as high end housing. Likewise informal or arranged 'squatting' of empty office buildings in cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam and others, in some cases by arrangement as a means of creating active security in a building, preventing illegal squatting.		Many examples of repurposing are overlooked precisely because they are informal, often temporary solutions to make use of existing empty spaces based on immediate needs. For example the gradual conversion of London's canal-side warehouses into artists studios in the 70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's, many finally ending up as high end housing. Likewise informal or arranged 'squatting' of empty office buildings in cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam and others, in some cases by arrangement as a means of creating active security in a building, preventing illegal squatting.

−	There are many specific examples of temporary repurposing of buildings for particular uses, for example in Central London the charity Crisis runs the [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant Crisis at Christmas appeal], which calls for empty buildings across the capital in the lead up to Christmas. After empty buildings are located, which have previously been banks, offices, warehouses, religious buildings, schools and so on, a team of volunteers set about converting them into a Christmas centre with sleeping ~~accomodation~~, a restaurant, cafe, hairdressing salon, washing station, clothes station and so on. The centres then remain open and fully staffed by volunteers for around one month over the festive season.	+	There are many specific examples of temporary repurposing of buildings for particular uses, for example in Central London the charity Crisis runs the [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant Crisis at Christmas appeal], which calls for empty buildings across the capital in the lead up to Christmas. After empty buildings are located, which have previously been banks, offices, warehouses, religious buildings, schools and so on, a team of volunteers set about converting them into a Christmas centre with sleeping accommodation, a restaurant, cafe, hairdressing salon, washing station, clothes station and so on. The centres then remain open and fully staffed by volunteers for around one month over the festive season.

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	Repurposing, sometimes referred to as adaptive re-use, means to adapt something for re-use or for a new use.		Repurposing, sometimes referred to as adaptive re-use, means to adapt something for re-use or for a new use.

−	Of the many terms associated with works to existing buildings, it is perhaps an ~~often~~ overlooked aspect of architectural intervention. One might say the last forgotten R in the types of works to existing buildings, after refurbishment, remediation, renovation, restoration, and retrofit. Repurposing may involve some of the afore mentioned works but not always~~, it~~ is not a new concept but it in a world of material scarcity and rapidly changing societal dynamics, particularly after the pandemic, it is a concept that is becoming increasingly contemporary.	+	Of the many terms associated with works to existing buildings, it is perhaps an overlooked aspect of architectural intervention. One might say the last forgotten R in the types of works to existing buildings, after refurbishment, remediation, renovation, restoration, and retrofit. Repurposing may involve some of the afore mentioned works but not always. It is not a new concept but it in a world of material scarcity and rapidly changing societal dynamics, particularly after the pandemic, it is a concept that is becoming increasingly contemporary.

−	In terms of planning, the repurposing of a building may be considered a change of use, depending on the existing use class, the intended future use class and the intended period of use. Under current planning laws (The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) England, Order 2015) there are various existing use classes, some of which include permitted development rights for temporary use, which ~~means~~ a planning application is not required. For more permanent changes of use or between specific use classes a planning application may be required, in either case if involved in the temporary or permanent change of use of a building it is recommended to seek further advice.	+	In terms of planning, the repurposing of a building may be considered a change of use, depending on the existing use class, the intended future use class and the intended period of use. Under current planning laws (The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) England, Order 2015) there are various existing use classes, some of which include permitted development rights for temporary use, which mean a planning application is not required. For more permanent changes of use or between specific use classes a planning application may be required, in either case if involved in the temporary or permanent change of use of a building it is recommended to seek further advice from the local authority.

	= Informal repurposing of buildings =		= Informal repurposing of buildings =

−	Many examples of repurposing are ~~often~~ overlooked because they are informal, often temporary solutions to make use of existing empty spaces based on immediate needs. For example the gradual conversion of London's canal side warehouses into artists studios in the 70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's, many finally ending up as high end housing ~~today~~. Likewise informal or arranged 'squatting' of empty office buildings in cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam and others, in some cases by arrangement as a means of creating active security in a building, preventing illegal squatting.	+	Many examples of repurposing are overlooked precisely because they are informal, often temporary solutions to make use of existing empty spaces based on immediate needs. For example the gradual conversion of London's canal-side warehouses into artists studios in the 70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's, many finally ending up as high end housing. Likewise informal or arranged 'squatting' of empty office buildings in cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam and others, in some cases by arrangement as a means of creating active security in a building, preventing illegal squatting.

−	There are many specific examples of temporary repurposing of buildings for particular uses, for example in Central London the ~~Charity~~ Crisis runs the [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant Crisis at Christmas appeal], which calls for empty buildings across the capital in the lead up to Christmas. After empty buildings are located, which have ~~in previous years~~ been banks, offices, warehouses, religious buildings, schools and so on, a team of volunteers set about converting them into a Christmas centre with sleeping accomodation, a restaurant, cafe, hairdressing salon, washing station, clothes station and so on. The centres then remain open and fully staffed by volunteers for around one month over the festive season.	+	There are many specific examples of temporary repurposing of buildings for particular uses, for example in Central London the charity Crisis runs the [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant Crisis at Christmas appeal], which calls for empty buildings across the capital in the lead up to Christmas. After empty buildings are located, which have previously been banks, offices, warehouses, religious buildings, schools and so on, a team of volunteers set about converting them into a Christmas centre with sleeping accomodation, a restaurant, cafe, hairdressing salon, washing station, clothes station and so on. The centres then remain open and fully staffed by volunteers for around one month over the festive season.

	= Formal repurposing of buildings =		= Formal repurposing of buildings =

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	= What does it to mean to repurpose a building? =		= What does it to mean to repurpose a building? =

−	Repurposing, sometimes referred to as adaptive re-use, means ~~simply~~ to adapt something for re-use or for a new use.	+	Repurposing, sometimes referred to as adaptive re-use, means to adapt something for re-use or for a new use.

−	Of the many terms associated with works to existing buildings, it is perhaps an often overlooked aspect of architectural intervention. One might say the last forgotten R in the types of works to existing buildings, after refurbishment, remediation, renovation, restoration, and retrofit. Repurposing may ~~well~~ involve some of the afore mentioned works but not always, it is not a new concept but it in a world of material scarcity and rapidly changing societal dynamics, particularly after the pandemic it is a concept that is becoming increasingly contemporary.	+	Of the many terms associated with works to existing buildings, it is perhaps an often overlooked aspect of architectural intervention. One might say the last forgotten R in the types of works to existing buildings, after refurbishment, remediation, renovation, restoration, and retrofit. Repurposing may involve some of the afore mentioned works but not always, it is not a new concept but it in a world of material scarcity and rapidly changing societal dynamics, particularly after the pandemic, it is a concept that is becoming increasingly contemporary.

−	In terms of planning, the repurposing of a building may be considered as a change of use~~, or use class~~, depending on the existing use class, the intended future use class and the intended period of use. Under current planning laws (The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) England, Order 2015) there are various existing use classes, some of which include permitted development rights for temporary use, which means a planning application is not required. For more permanent changes of use or between specific use classes a planning application may ~~well~~ be required, in either case if involved in the temporary or ~~permenant~~ change of use of a building it is recommended to seek further advice.	+	In terms of planning, the repurposing of a building may be considered a change of use, depending on the existing use class, the intended future use class and the intended period of use. Under current planning laws (The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) England, Order 2015) there are various existing use classes, some of which include permitted development rights for temporary use, which means a planning application is not required. For more permanent changes of use or between specific use classes a planning application may be required, in either case if involved in the temporary or permanent change of use of a building it is recommended to seek further advice.

	= Informal repurposing of buildings =		= Informal repurposing of buildings =

−	Many examples of repurposing are often overlooked because they are informal, often temporary solutions to make use of existing empty spaces based on immediate needs. For example the gradual conversion of London's canal side warehouses into artists studios in the 70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's ~~onward~~, many finally ending up as high end housing today. Likewise informal or arranged squatting of empty office buildings in ~~many~~ cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam and others, ~~where temporary residential units~~ in some cases ~~were created~~ by arrangement ~~and~~ as a means of active security of a building, preventing illegal squatting.	+	Many examples of repurposing are often overlooked because they are informal, often temporary solutions to make use of existing empty spaces based on immediate needs. For example the gradual conversion of London's canal side warehouses into artists studios in the 70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's, many finally ending up as high end housing today. Likewise informal or arranged 'squatting' of empty office buildings in cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam and others, in some cases by arrangement as a means of creating active security in a building, preventing illegal squatting.

−	There are many specific examples of temporary repurposing of buildings for particular uses, for example in Central London the Charity Crisis runs the [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant Crisis at Christmas appeal], which calls for empty buildings across the capital in the lead up to Christmas. After empty buildings are located, which have in previous years been banks, offices, warehouses, religious buildings ~~and~~ schools, a team of volunteers set about converting ~~the building~~ into a Christmas centre with sleeping accomodation, a restaurant, cafe, hairdressing salon, washing station, clothes station and so on. The centres then remain open and fully staffed by volunteers for around one month over the festive season.	+	There are many specific examples of temporary repurposing of buildings for particular uses, for example in Central London the Charity Crisis runs the [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant Crisis at Christmas appeal], which calls for empty buildings across the capital in the lead up to Christmas. After empty buildings are located, which have in previous years been banks, offices, warehouses, religious buildings, schools and so on, a team of volunteers set about converting them into a Christmas centre with sleeping accomodation, a restaurant, cafe, hairdressing salon, washing station, clothes station and so on. The centres then remain open and fully staffed by volunteers for around one month over the festive season.

	= Formal repurposing of buildings =		= Formal repurposing of buildings =

−	Other forms of repurposing might be more formal and often related to the historical significance of a certain structure, one where the previous use was no longer relevant. There are ~~many~~ many examples of often iconic often industrial buildings that are no longer required to function as intended but gain a new lease of ~~live and importantly become protected~~ through repurposing. ~~Here possibly~~ the best known examples in London ~~might be~~ urban power stations converted into cultural centres, such as [https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern Bankside Tate Modern], [https://thewappingproject.org Wapping power station] or the long awaited redevelopment and repurposing of [https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk Battersea power station] ~~in London~~. There are also many other categories of repurposed buildings for cultural uses from [https://www.sammlung-boros.de war time bunkers in Berlin] to [https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/appleton-water-tower-4670/#Overview water towers in Norfolk], [https://www.designcurial.com/news/making-change-repurposed-industrial-buildings-6213046/ factories to maker spaces], [https://www.archdaily.com/944211/recycling-warehouses-25-adaptive-reuse-projects warehouses to schools], [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/25/us/abandoned-churches-covid.html church buildings to cafes] and [https://www.homecrux.com/bristols-derelict-swimming-pool-transformed-into-campus-skatepark/32179/ swimming pools to skate parks.]	+	Other forms of repurposing might be more formal and often related to the historical significance of a certain structure, one where the previous use was no longer relevant. There are many examples of often iconic, often industrial buildings that are no longer required to function as originally intended but gain a new lease of life through repurposing. Some of the best known examples in London include urban power stations converted into cultural centres, such as [https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern Bankside Tate Modern], [https://thewappingproject.org Wapping power station] or the long awaited redevelopment and repurposing of [https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk Battersea power station]. There are also many other categories of repurposed buildings for cultural uses from [https://www.sammlung-boros.de war time bunkers in Berlin] to [https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/appleton-water-tower-4670/#Overview water towers in Norfolk], [https://www.designcurial.com/news/making-change-repurposed-industrial-buildings-6213046/ factories to maker spaces], [https://www.archdaily.com/944211/recycling-warehouses-25-adaptive-reuse-projects warehouses to schools], [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/25/us/abandoned-churches-covid.html church buildings to cafes] and [https://www.homecrux.com/bristols-derelict-swimming-pool-transformed-into-campus-skatepark/32179/ swimming pools to skate parks.]

−	More recently both in New York, London and some financial districts that have been struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and new ways of working have resulted in swathes of empty office buildings. This is increasingly being seen ~~by many~~ as a potential solution to the housing crisis in cities, looking to more formally repurpose high rise offices as residential units. In [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant 2022 The Guardian reported] that as much as one fifth of the office space in London and the south-east of England may not be required in the post-pandemic world of work, as employees spend less time at their desks~~, according to a property survey~~. Many of these more permanent approaches to repurposing will not only require individual planning permissions locally but may require actual changes to planning policies for wider areas. ~~Most recently in~~ 2023, the [https://qz.com/the-biggest-office-to-residential-conversion-project-in-1850455241 Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams issued recommendations for zoning changes] and tax incentives to large commercial areas in the city, which it is thought could free-up, up to 136 million square feet (12.5 million m2) of office space to be potentially converted in to residential units. This has led many to ask if [https://hopwood.co.uk/hello-world/ London might look to do the same] ?	+	More recently both in New York, London and some financial districts that have been struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and new ways of working have resulted in swathes of empty office buildings. This is increasingly being seen as a potential solution to the housing crisis in cities, looking to more formally repurpose high rise offices as residential units. In [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant 2022 The Guardian reported] that as much as one fifth of the office space in London and the south-east of England may not be required in the post-pandemic world of work, as employees spend less time at their desks. Many of these more permanent approaches to repurposing will not only require individual planning permissions locally but may require actual changes to planning policies for wider areas. In 2023, the [https://qz.com/the-biggest-office-to-residential-conversion-project-in-1850455241 Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams issued recommendations for zoning changes] and tax incentives to large commercial areas in the city, which it is thought could free-up, up to 136 million square feet (12.5 million m2) of office space to be potentially converted in to residential units. This has led many to ask if [https://hopwood.co.uk/hello-world/ London might look to do the same] ?

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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		+	= What does it to mean to repurpose a building? =

	Repurposing, sometimes referred to as adaptive re-use, means simply to adapt something for re-use or for a new use.		Repurposing, sometimes referred to as adaptive re-use, means simply to adapt something for re-use or for a new use.

	Of the many terms associated with works to existing buildings, it is perhaps an often overlooked aspect of architectural intervention. One might say the last forgotten R in the types of works to existing buildings, after refurbishment, remediation, renovation, restoration, and retrofit. Repurposing may well involve some of the afore mentioned works but not always, it is not a new concept but it in a world of material scarcity and rapidly changing societal dynamics, particularly after the pandemic it is a concept that is becoming increasingly contemporary.		Of the many terms associated with works to existing buildings, it is perhaps an often overlooked aspect of architectural intervention. One might say the last forgotten R in the types of works to existing buildings, after refurbishment, remediation, renovation, restoration, and retrofit. Repurposing may well involve some of the afore mentioned works but not always, it is not a new concept but it in a world of material scarcity and rapidly changing societal dynamics, particularly after the pandemic it is a concept that is becoming increasingly contemporary.
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		+	In terms of planning, the repurposing of a building may be considered as a change of use, or use class, depending on the existing use class, the intended future use class and the intended period of use. Under current planning laws (The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) England, Order 2015) there are various existing use classes, some of which include permitted development rights for temporary use, which means a planning application is not required. For more permanent changes of use or between specific use classes a planning application may well be required, in either case if involved in the temporary or permenant change of use of a building it is recommended to seek further advice.
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		+	= Informal repurposing of buildings =

	Many examples of repurposing are often overlooked because they are informal, often temporary solutions to make use of existing empty spaces based on immediate needs. For example the gradual conversion of London's canal side warehouses into artists studios in the 70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's onward, many finally ending up as high end housing today. Likewise informal or arranged squatting of empty office buildings in many cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam and others, where temporary residential units in some cases were created by arrangement and as a means of active security of a building, preventing illegal squatting.		Many examples of repurposing are often overlooked because they are informal, often temporary solutions to make use of existing empty spaces based on immediate needs. For example the gradual conversion of London's canal side warehouses into artists studios in the 70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's onward, many finally ending up as high end housing today. Likewise informal or arranged squatting of empty office buildings in many cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam and others, where temporary residential units in some cases were created by arrangement and as a means of active security of a building, preventing illegal squatting.

−	~~Other forms~~ of repurposing ~~might be more formal and often related to the historical significance~~ of ~~a certain structure~~, ~~one where~~ the ~~previous use was no longer relevant. Here possibly~~ the ~~best known examples might be urban power stations converted into cultural centres~~, ~~such as Bankside Tate Modern or~~ the ~~long awaited redevelopment~~ and ~~repurposing~~ of ~~Battersea power~~ station ~~in London~~.	+	There are many specific examples of temporary repurposing of buildings for particular uses, for example in Central London the Charity Crisis runs the [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant Crisis at Christmas appeal], which calls for empty buildings across the capital in the lead up to Christmas. After empty buildings are located, which have in previous years been banks, offices, warehouses, religious buildings and schools, a team of volunteers set about converting the building into a Christmas centre with sleeping accomodation, a restaurant, cafe, hairdressing salon, washing station, clothes station and so on. The centres then remain open and fully staffed by volunteers for around one month over the festive season.

−	~~More recently both in New York, London and some financial districts that have been struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and new ways~~ of ~~working have resulted in swathes of empty office~~ buildings~~. This is increasingly being seen by many as a potential solution to the housing crisis in cities, looking to more formally repurpose high rise offices as residential units.~~	+	= Formal repurposing of buildings =

−	In 2022 The Guardian reported that as much as one fifth of the office space in London and the south-east of England may not be required in the post-pandemic world of work, as employees spend less time at their desks, according to a property survey.	+	Other forms of repurposing might be more formal and often related to the historical significance of a certain structure, one where the previous use was no longer relevant. There are many many examples of often iconic often industrial buildings that are no longer required to function as intended but gain a new lease of live and importantly become protected through repurposing. Here possibly the best known examples in London might be urban power stations converted into cultural centres, such as [https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern Bankside Tate Modern], [https://thewappingproject.org Wapping power station] or the long awaited redevelopment and repurposing of [https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk Battersea power station] in London. There are also many other categories of repurposed buildings for cultural uses from [https://www.sammlung-boros.de war time bunkers in Berlin] to [https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/appleton-water-tower-4670/#Overview water towers in Norfolk], [https://www.designcurial.com/news/making-change-repurposed-industrial-buildings-6213046/ factories to maker spaces], [https://www.archdaily.com/944211/recycling-warehouses-25-adaptive-reuse-projects warehouses to schools], [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/25/us/abandoned-churches-covid.html church buildings to cafes] and [https://www.homecrux.com/bristols-derelict-swimming-pool-transformed-into-campus-skatepark/32179/ swimming pools to skate parks.]
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		+	More recently both in New York, London and some financial districts that have been struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and new ways of working have resulted in swathes of empty office buildings. This is increasingly being seen by many as a potential solution to the housing crisis in cities, looking to more formally repurpose high rise offices as residential units. In [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/24/home-working-make-fifth-london-office-space-redundant 2022 The Guardian reported] that as much as one fifth of the office space in London and the south-east of England may not be required in the post-pandemic world of work, as employees spend less time at their desks, according to a property survey. Many of these more permanent approaches to repurposing will not only require individual planning permissions locally but may require actual changes to planning policies for wider areas. Most recently in 2023, the [https://qz.com/the-biggest-office-to-residential-conversion-project-in-1850455241 Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams issued recommendations for zoning changes] and tax incentives to large commercial areas in the city, which it is thought could free-up, up to 136 million square feet (12.5 million m2) of office space to be potentially converted in to residential units. This has led many to ask if [https://hopwood.co.uk/hello-world/ London might look to do the same] ?

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	Repurposing, sometimes referred to as adaptive re-use, means simply to adapt something for re-use or for a new use.		Repurposing, sometimes referred to as adaptive re-use, means simply to adapt something for re-use or for a new use.

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−	Repurposing, sometimes referred to as adaptive re-use, means simply to adapt something for re-use or for a new use. Of the many terms associated with works to existing buildings, it is perhaps an often overlooked aspect of architectural intervention. One might say the last forgotten R in the types of works to existing buildings, after refurbishment, remediation, renovation, restoration, and retrofit. Repurposing may well involve some of the afore mentioned works but not always, it is not a new concept but it in a world of material scarcity and rapidly changing societal dynamics, particularly after the pandemic it is a concept that is becoming increasingly contemporary.	+	Repurposing, sometimes referred to as adaptive re-use, means simply to adapt something for re-use or for a new use.

−	~~Many examples of repurposing are often overlooked because they are informal~~, often ~~temporary solutions to make use~~ of ~~existing empty spaces based on immediate need~~. ~~For example~~ the ~~gradual conversion of London's canal side warehouses into artists studios~~ in the ~~70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's onward, finally ending up as high end housing today. Likewise informal or arranged squatting~~ of ~~empty office~~ buildings ~~in many cities such as London~~, ~~New York~~, ~~Rotterdam~~ and ~~others~~, ~~where temporary residential units~~ in ~~some cases were created by arrangement and as~~ a ~~means~~ of ~~active security of a building~~, ~~preventing illegal squatting~~.	+	Of the many terms associated with works to existing buildings, it is perhaps an often overlooked aspect of architectural intervention. One might say the last forgotten R in the types of works to existing buildings, after refurbishment, remediation, renovation, restoration, and retrofit. Repurposing may well involve some of the afore mentioned works but not always, it is not a new concept but it in a world of material scarcity and rapidly changing societal dynamics, particularly after the pandemic it is a concept that is becoming increasingly contemporary.

−	Other forms of repurposing might be ~~somewhat~~ more formal and often related to the historical significance of a certain structure, ~~that~~ previous use was no longer relevant. Here possibly the best known examples ~~are~~ urban power stations converted into cultural centres, such as Bankside Tate Modern or the long awaited redevelopment and repurposing of Battersea power station.	+	Many examples of repurposing are often overlooked because they are informal, often temporary solutions to make use of existing empty spaces based on immediate needs. For example the gradual conversion of London's canal side warehouses into artists studios in the 70's and 80's, then to live / work units in the 90's onward, many finally ending up as high end housing today. Likewise informal or arranged squatting of empty office buildings in many cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam and others, where temporary residential units in some cases were created by arrangement and as a means of active security of a building, preventing illegal squatting.
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		+	Other forms of repurposing might be more formal and often related to the historical significance of a certain structure, one where the previous use was no longer relevant. Here possibly the best known examples might be urban power stations converted into cultural centres, such as Bankside Tate Modern or the long awaited redevelopment and repurposing of Battersea power station in London.

	More recently both in New York, London and some financial districts that have been struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and new ways of working have resulted in swathes of empty office buildings. This is increasingly being seen by many as a potential solution to the housing crisis in cities, looking to more formally repurpose high rise offices as residential units.		More recently both in New York, London and some financial districts that have been struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and new ways of working have resulted in swathes of empty office buildings. This is increasingly being seen by many as a potential solution to the housing crisis in cities, looking to more formally repurpose high rise offices as residential units.
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		+	In 2022 The Guardian reported that as much as one fifth of the office space in London and the south-east of England may not be required in the post-pandemic world of work, as employees spend less time at their desks, according to a property survey.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* Types of work to existing buildings		* Types of work to existing buildings
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	Other forms of repurposing might be somewhat more formal and often related to the historical significance of a certain structure, that previous use was no longer relevant. Here possibly the best known examples are urban power stations converted into cultural centres, such as Bankside Tate Modern or the long awaited redevelopment and repurposing of Battersea power station.		Other forms of repurposing might be somewhat more formal and often related to the historical significance of a certain structure, that previous use was no longer relevant. Here possibly the best known examples are urban power stations converted into cultural centres, such as Bankside Tate Modern or the long awaited redevelopment and repurposing of Battersea power station.

−	[[Category:~~Articles_needing_more_work~~]]	+	More recently both in New York, London and some financial districts that have been struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and new ways of working have resulted in swathes of empty office buildings. This is increasingly being seen by many as a potential solution to the housing crisis in cities, looking to more formally repurpose high rise offices as residential units.
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		+	* Alterations to existing buildings.
		+	* Change of use class.
		+	* Do the building regulations apply to works to existing buildings?
		+	* Demolition.
		+	* Live/work unit.
		+	* Material amendment.
		+	* Material change of use.
		+	* Minor material amendment.
		+	* Non material amendment.
		+	* Planning permission.
		+	* Permitted development.
		+	* Renovation v refurbishment v retrofit.
		+	* Typologies.
		+	* Types of work to existing buildings
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