Vandelay

The Vandelay collection

Adaptive reuse architecture

Adaptive reuse transforms buildings from one purpose to another while preserving their original character — industrial shells become galleries, factories become residences, bunkers become cultural centres.

5 buildings in this collection · 4 cities · 3 countries

Antivilla, Potsdam
Antivilla Potsdam

Selected Adaptive reuse buildings

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The wider context

Architecture in focus

Adaptive reuse transforms buildings from one purpose to another while preserving their original character — industrial shells become galleries, factories become residences, bunkers become cultural centres. The catalogue holds 5 Adaptive reuse buildings across 4 cities.

Tate Modern in London is the landmark example: Herzog & de Meuron transformed Bankside Power Station into one of the world's most visited galleries. In Berlin, Düttmann's St. Agnes church became a gallery; ExRotaprint, a former printing works, became a cultural complex. Brandlhuber's Antivilla in Potsdam converts a lingerie factory by subtraction — punching windows out of existing walls rather than adding new ones.

Where to explore

Start with the cities with the most documented examples in this collection. Each count refers to buildings tagged Adaptive reuse in Vandelay.

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Architects in this collection

Counts show their documented Adaptive reuse buildings. The links open each architect’s wider collection.

Before you explore

What does this collection cover?
Vandelay currently documents 5 buildings tagged Adaptive reuse across 4 cities. These counts describe our selected catalogue, not a complete inventory. A building can appear under more than one architectural theme.
Can I visit these buildings?
Inclusion in the collection does not mean that a building’s interior is open to visitors. Check the venue’s official website for current access, opening hours and booking requirements.
What does the app add?
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