Blending Alt and Neu

‘Some of the most interesting conversations occur when there are opposing points of view’
-Ar. Gil Schafer III

In the built environment this exchange of ideas comes from different styles of architecture. As Schafer includes, probably the most energizing structures – private and open, of all shapes and sizes – consolidate various types, times and materials.
We cherish request and moderation in structures. New, newly arranged, unblemished and impeccable are extraordinary properties for new structures, yet we likewise end up attracted to things that aren’t so immaculate. Reused, repurposed, recently cherished, rescued. Structures that have a past life convey a character that fresh out of the box new ones just can’t ace.

Among the numerous progressions in postmodern idea comes a more prominent mindfulness for historicism in engineering. These are not new marvels, however they have been seized by contemporary engineers with an enthusiasm, making works that uncontrollably consolidate and conflict unique chronicled styles and structures.
At the point when old structures are saved and affectionately reestablished, we gain from numerous points of view. In addition to the fact that we preserve materials that would somehow or another end up in the waste stream, we additionally regard the legacy of each building, and add to the character of the encompassing zone. Unfortunately, reestablishing the old is regularly more expensive than structure once again, yet we accept that an ever increasing number of individuals and organizations will keep on doing it.
We see mixes of materials that would likely not wind up one next to the other if the chance to accomplish something radical didn’t present itself in the frequently incomprehensibly complex requests of making reasonable space from the old and unacceptable.
We see answers for addition more space – include stature, increment the quantity of rooms, grow the impression – that could never be utilized in another structure. Inventive thoughts that don’t generally pursue any known standards of style, yet produce a remarkable, cool style of its own.
Consolidating existing structures with a connecting new section is additionally picking up ubiquity. The subsequent combos are frequently startling, fun and pragmatic also.
Frequently, there is a need to include light – bigger windows and more transparency as a rule – to more seasoned structures that have small openings because of the expense of (or inaccessibility) of window glass, or the expense and work power of warming.
Now and again, another superstructure joins a dissimilar gathering of existing structures and causes the whole group to appear to be rational and comfortable.
Imitating or reverberating, yet particularly contrasting from existing materials, hues, shapes and styles structures is likewise an exquisite method to make an amicable and rich new style.

What’s more, at that point obviously, there are the fairly frantic, however wonderfully along these lines, blend and-match thoughts that try making an effort not to fit in.

Whatever the result, we will be keeping an eye on these New Again structures because we know it is a trend that will keep growing. – Tuija Seipell