RMB 2.3 – Reuse Theory 3

Recommended Prerequisites

N/A

Teaching Methods

In this course the case-study approach is at the core of the research-teaching nexus of the program. Written exam,
without oral presentation.

Learning Outcomes

Using the case-study method to gain insight in theories and models of reuse, adaptive reuse and re-destination and

to deal with the relation between theory and real practices.

Exploring the potential of adaptive reuse or “herbestemming” (literal translation re-destination) of monuments,

churches, schools, factories, army buildings, farms…

There will be a strong focus on cases in Northern Europe ( Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia).

Using the case-studies method to enrich theories and models.

Being able to discuss adaptive reuse in several contexts.

Independent study/ treatment of knowledge by inclusion of blended mobility (virtual lectures, flipped classroom and

reading courses with tutorials).

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

This course uses cases to test and improve reuse theories and methods. A series of cases ( that can vary each

year) will be used to study interventions in the ‘destination’ of building. It explores the differences between re-ruse,

rehabilitation, adaptive reuse or even re-destination (inspired by the idea of destination culture of Barbara

Kirshenblatt-Gimblett to discuss heritage and partly inspired by a future oriented interpretation of the Dutch

concept of herbestemming in heritage work)

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Cramer, Johannes; Breitling, Stefan: Architecture in Existing Fabric, Birkhauser 2007 Douglas, James. Building
Adaptation. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2009.
Graeme Brooker, Adaptation. Strategies for interior architecture and design, London, ao.: Bloomsbury, 2017.
Graeme Brooker, Sally Stone, Re-Readings. Interior Architecture and the Design Principles of Remodelling Existing
Buildings, Riba Publishing ( Febr. 2014).
Harald a Mieg (Herausgeber), Heike Oevermann, Industrial Heritage Sites in Transformation, Taylor & Francis Ltd
(14. August 2014)
J. Stanley Rabun and Richard Kelso. Building Evaluation for Adaptive Reuse and Preservation, Hoboken, NJ: John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2009
Jäger, Frank-Peter ( Ed.), Old and New Design Manual for Revitalizing Existing Buildings. Basel, Boston: Birkhäuser,
2010.
Passeron, J. and Revel, J.( eds.), Penser par cas. Paris, 2005
Plevoets B. & Van Cleempoel K., Adaptive Reuse of the Built Heritage. Concepts and Cases of na
EmergingDiscipline, London 2019