Adaptive reuse can give new life to buildings

High profile events like the Olympics and World Cup can have a huge impact on host cities and countries. One potential issue is the legacy for the stadiums and buildings that host parts of the events. Some of them only see a small amount of use and then become difficult to manage and maintain. In many cases they simply become empty and derelict. However, adaptive reuse can transform them so they get a new lease of life. This can make them amazing pieces of commercial architecture, homes or public buildings. Continue reading

The needs of commercial architecture compared to residential projects

Commercial architectureIt can be hard to appreciate how building projects differ. Working on a residential project and one for commercial architecture is quite different. There are unique challenges in each area and you must have a full understanding of what is needed. Also, it is crucial there is compliance with local building regs. The size, scale, and specifications for commercial spaces mean you need more knowledge. Continue reading