Rehabilitation and the missing tooth. AI 229-July/August 2007
Publication Year
2007
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Details a project to rehabilitate five derelict orphanage buildings dating from the 1850s. The aim was to restore, extend and partly reconstruct the buildings for use as social housing with discretely-added modern utilities. Considers historical background, extent of disrepair, architectural approach, conservation works, and the houses’ reliance on a sustainable energy heating system.
Document History
'Architecture in Practice' article. This document has been archived by its original publisher.
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