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Abstract

The global need for conservation has presented adaptive reuse as a measure for conserving heritage buildings and integrating them into modern society. Buildings that would otherwise have been obsolete were reused and promoted as a resource rather than being disposable. The research aims to assess the cultural, historical, environmental, and social gain of adaptive reuse of heritage buildings with consideration of the case study, the former Knight and Lee building. It adopts action research involving mixed research methods to analyse the anticipated gains, Identify the indicators of the success of adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, Appraise the proposed planning application of the case study, proffer effective systems for the adaptive reuse of the case study, and offer recommendations where necessary.

The research identifies 12 indicators of success from both previous research and qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with experts and stakeholders involved in the planning process. They are sympathetic upgrades, consideration for future climate, character-defining features, economics, affordable comfort, original material, excellent location, footfall, statutory requirements, public participation, and flexible thinking. The approved planning application portrays compliance with these indicators. The current plan indicates the project will be successful. The quantitative method involves a survey of 70 participants who answered questions on the gains of adaptive reuse. This concludes that adaptive reuse would conserve heritage, provide financial benefits, promote sustainability, and uphold societal values. The results will contribute to existing knowledge and help stakeholders build heritage conservation decision-making.

 

Course: Construction Project Management - MSc - C1659

Date Deposited: 2023-02-13

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