Begin with what is there
The existing proportions and surface character guide the proposal. Repair would come before any decision to replace.
Archive Rooms
A new use for old rooms, without erasing their character.
Reuse studyIndependent concept study05 / 05
The brief
What should a new use leave untouched?
This study imagines an older townhouse used for reading, small exhibitions and shared work. The question is what to add—and what to leave alone.
Three decisions
Make new elements legible
Freestanding tables and modest lighting can support a different use without pretending to be part of the original building.
Keep the rooms adaptable
Furniture rather than permanent partitions allows reading, working and small gatherings to share the same rooms.