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Adaptive reuse project transforms 1840s-era mill building into rental housing

A recently opened multifamily property in Lawrence, Mass., is an adaptive reuse of an 1840s-era mill building. Stone Mill Lofts is one of the first all-electric mixed-income multifamily properties in Massachusetts. The all-electric building meets ambitious modern energy codes and stringent National Park Service historic preservation guidelines.


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San Francisco unveils guidelines to streamline office-to-residential conversions

The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection announced a series of new building code guidelines clarifying adaptive reuse code provisions and exceptions for converting office-to-residential buildings. Developed in response to the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse program established in July 2023, the guidelines aim to increase the viability of converting underutilized office buildings into housing by reducing regulatory barriers in specific zoning districts downtown. 



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Adaptive Reuse | Jun 4, 2018

Pop-up retail market on Chicago’s Randolph Street will be made of repurposed shipping containers

Related Midwest will open the market at 725 W. Randolph St. later this week.

Adaptive Reuse | May 7, 2018

A decade after it debuted, Beijing’s 798 Arts District is still a work in progress

China’s third-most-popular tourist attraction remains a magnet for creative tenants.

Adaptive Reuse | Apr 26, 2018

Edison Lofts building is New Jersey’s largest non-waterfront adaptive reuse project

Minno & Wasko Architects & Planners designed the building.

Adaptive Reuse | Mar 8, 2018

LEED Platinum for Memphis industrial reuse project

Memphis-based engineering firm OGCB and contractor Grinder Tabor Grinder led the removal of 54 million lb of concrete and 10 million lb of metal.

Multifamily Housing | Feb 27, 2018

Victorian era gasholders become modern residences in London

The new residences are part of the King’s Cross redevelopment scheme.

Education Facilities | Jan 8, 2018

Three former school buildings are repurposed to create mini-campus for teacher education

The $25.3 million project is currently under construction on the Winona State University campus.

Adaptive Reuse | Jan 4, 2018

Student housing development on Chapman University campus includes adaptive reuse of 1918 packing house

The Packing House was originally built for the Santiago Orange Growers Association.

Adaptive Reuse | Dec 11, 2017

Detroit's economic improvement a boon to its hotel sector

Detroit Foundation, a stylish boutique hotel, is the Motor City’s newest hospitality venue.

Adaptive Reuse | Nov 29, 2017

‘Eat-ertainment’ establishment grants abandoned air traffic control building a second life

The concept’s design reflects the golden age of flight.

Adaptive Reuse | Nov 10, 2017

Austin’s first indoor shopping mall becomes Austin Community College’s new digital media center

Renovation of the defunct mall represents Phase 2 of ACC’s $100 million adaptive reuse project.

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