The city of Detroit is in the midst of a rebirth. After decades of harsh economic conditions, businesses and people are moving back to the…
For much of the 20th century, Manitowoc, Wis., was what one might call a company town, home to the Mirro Aluminum Co., once the world’s…
Sometimes the challenge in adaptive reuse is to transform not only the function or systems of an existing building but also its meaning. In contrast,…
If you were an American in the 20th century, chances are you owned something made at Malden Mills. Located in Lawrence, Mass., Malden Mills’ imposing…
Apartment building rooftops across Chicago are changing. Formerly white expanses dotted by HVAC equipment and the occasional pool area, developers are turning these spaces into…
What’s the best way to redevelop a prominent site in the business district of a community that sorely needs housing options? In the case of…