DRO Publication No. 2 - Design for Future Adaptations

What if common building typologies were designed to be adaptable so that they could be repurposed to meet future needs? CPG Design & Research Office's (DRO) research on "Designing for Future Adaptability" showed that office buildings with a linear configuration, such as strata offices and B1(Industrial) offices, could be adapted for residential or hybrid live-work use. Besides catering to contemporary live-work trends, this approach would offer a more sustainable form of redevelopment, extending the lifespan of a building while enriching its identity and history.

What if common building typologies were designed to be adaptable so that they could be repurposed to meet future needs?
CPG Design & Research Office's (DRO) research on "Designing for Future Adaptability" showed that office buildings with a linear configuration, such as strata offices and B1(Industrial) offices, could be adapted for residential or hybrid live-work use. Besides catering to contemporary live-work trends, this approach would offer a more sustainable form of redevelopment, extending the lifespan of a building while enriching its identity and history.