A Second Life for Buildings

The reuse and reconversion of buildings has been a common architectural practice for years, with a clear vocation for austainabili-ty and savings in natural and economic resources. On many occasions, this factor is complemented by the possibility of preserving a historical and architectural heritage which, thanks to this type of action, can continue to be part of the urban landscape and the collective memory.
On the other hand, the nature of the projects derived from these actions often generate attractive technical and compositional challenges for many architectural practices, which generally crystallise in beautiful and surprising buildings.