The Architectural Review #1523

Adaptive reuse is as old as architecture, and many buildings are repurposed without an architect. As well as the six winning and commended projects of the 2025 AR New into Old awards, this issue revisits five historical cases of transforming existing structures for new uses. As voices against demolition gain momentum and reuse moves into the mainstream, Lina Bo Bardi’s warning against gentrification is more pertinent than ever; the alma popular da cidade (popular soul of the city) must remain.