As populations grow, where and how we live is a major concern. Architects address the issue of housing, and converting spaces is often a more satisfactory solution than building from scratch. Conversions shows that with a bit of imagination all sorts of buildings can be converted into homes. With each case study the author asks: What does one leave intact, what does one rip out, and what changes are forbidden by planning regulations? The budget, the materials, and the way they impact upon surroundings are also examined and assessed. Varied projects from around the world include rural, urban and civic buildings, lofts and industrial spaces, and radical one-offs.
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About the Author:
Emma O'Kelly is a contributing editor to Wallpaper*, traveling the world seeking out modernist architecture and the latest design and lifestyle trends. She has written about art, design, and architecture for such magazines as Elle Decoration and Art Review.
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- PublisherLaurence King Publishers
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1856694860
- ISBN 13 9781856694865
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages208
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