What if the perceived barriers to retrofitting the built environment are actually helpful perimeters that steer each job in the right direction? That’s one of the themes discussed in this episode of the Talking Place webcast, which is featured on CityChangers with the kind permission of its presenter, Tanisha Raffiuddin, Founder & Creative Director of Culture Concept in London, UK.
You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Default. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.
More InformationIn it, architects Philip Atkinson and Llinos Hughes discuss the real-world impact (and joy!) that can come from retrofitting – and how their organisation, Orbit, has managed to preserve the features of heritage buildings while renovating them in line with the needs of a modern urban society.
With more than 20 years in the industry each, including high profile examples such as 68 King William Street and The BoTree Hotel, the pair reflect on:
- Why retrofitting is necessary for shaping sustainable, context-aware cities.
- Opportunities served up by working with constraints, such as protected aesthetics.
- The relevance of retrofits across sectors, including hospitality, office, student accommodation, and residential structures.
- Low-carbon strategies, reusing local materials, and community-first design, demonstrating that retrofit isn’t just about compromise; it’s a creative act.
Maybe it’s time to see the joy in retrofitting, and to just get stuck in!
Listen to and view more Talking Place podcasts on the Culture Concept website, or subscribe on YouTube.