Central to the contemporary architecture debate is the reuse of existing buildings to foster sustainable design approaches. Investigating the nebulous concept of potential emerges as a relevant concern within the adaptive reuse field. However, the concept of potential is still nebulous in architecture. Among many potentials, this research focuses on the potential related to the architectural form adapted to host new uses. The research aims to define, decode and assess the concept of "transformative potential of form" in existing buildings through a post-functional perspective. The methodological approach taken in this study is a mixed methodology based on the collective-case study method integrating morphological analysis, and embodied energy method, following a trans-scalar and diachronic approach. This paper begins by introducing the literature review and the hypothetical definition of transformative potential. Then, the multidisciplinary approach is discussed across the methodology of collective case studies analysis. To conclude, the paper underlines the expected results. The findings should make a relevant contribution to the field of adaptive reuse by assessing a range of transformative potential for existing buildings.

The transformative potential of Form / Guidetti, Elena - In: CA2RE+ 2 EVALUATION OF DESIGN-DRIVEN RESEARCH / Rosa E., Ballestrem M., Berlingieri F., Zupančič T., Bogalheiro M., Almeida J.. - ELETTRONICO. - [s.l] : Edições Universitárias Lusófonas COFAC / Universidade Lusófona do Porto, ARENA (Architectural Research European Network Association), EAAE (European Association for Architectural Education), ELIA (European League of Institutes of the Arts), 2022. - ISBN 978-989-757-198-5. - pp. 443-453

The transformative potential of Form

Elena Guidetti
2022

Abstract

Central to the contemporary architecture debate is the reuse of existing buildings to foster sustainable design approaches. Investigating the nebulous concept of potential emerges as a relevant concern within the adaptive reuse field. However, the concept of potential is still nebulous in architecture. Among many potentials, this research focuses on the potential related to the architectural form adapted to host new uses. The research aims to define, decode and assess the concept of "transformative potential of form" in existing buildings through a post-functional perspective. The methodological approach taken in this study is a mixed methodology based on the collective-case study method integrating morphological analysis, and embodied energy method, following a trans-scalar and diachronic approach. This paper begins by introducing the literature review and the hypothetical definition of transformative potential. Then, the multidisciplinary approach is discussed across the methodology of collective case studies analysis. To conclude, the paper underlines the expected results. The findings should make a relevant contribution to the field of adaptive reuse by assessing a range of transformative potential for existing buildings.
2022
978-989-757-198-5
CA2RE+ 2 EVALUATION OF DESIGN-DRIVEN RESEARCH
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