140 buildings repurposed for something architects probably never dreamed of

Buildings, like many things, wear and tear over time, so it’s no surprise that there are abandoned lighthouses and misused warehouses in cities and countryside. But a new architectural approach called adaptive reuse offers a way to breathe new life into these structures.

We can provide many solutions that benefit the surrounding area, such as low-income and student housing, community centers and mixed-use facilities.And the industry is gaining so much momentum that we bored panda We decided to extend one of our existing series and create a new list of the most amazing repurposed properties.