Adaptive Reuse: Turning Commercial Buildings Into Homes
Adaptive Reuse: Turning Commercial Buildings Into Homes
Ten case studies—plus 23 essential tips—for the most creative ways to turn that old fire station, mining shed, lighthouse, barn into a gorgeous new home
The project was completed after almost a year of construction. The screened porch is sandwiched between the renovated barn and the new office building. The porch features a stone fireplace and a catwalk from the barn’s loft to the office’s second floor. Dormer windows were added to the barn to bring in light upstairs.
Make It Home: Increase natural light by installing window boxes around floor vents. Stain concrete to complement the house’s style—the homeowners used mossy green to accent the barn’s wood and stone. Especially in temperate climates, adding a screened porch creates enjoyable, sheltered outdoor living space.
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