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Item The adaptive reuse of an architectural artifact : Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital(2007-05) Janusz, Andrea Lynn; Holleran, MichaelThe idea of preservation is fast becoming synonymous with sustainability and more precisely how existing structures can serve a new function through adaptive reuse. This thesis discusses how obsolete insane asylums from the nineteenth century known as Kirkbride asylums can serve a new function while at the same time overcoming the negative stigma that naturally resonates from pop culture to the controversial history within the field of psychiatry. The philosophy of moral treatment that were principle to the design of these institutions such as serene setting and natural light and ventilation are paramount in fulfilling the needs of today's society in the hopes of combating suburban sprawl. Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital will serve as a case study to outline this potential.Item Arts-based adaptive reuse development in Birmingham, Alabama(2010-05) Griffin, Celeste Evans; Sletto, Bjorn; Oden, MichaelThis report, situated in Birmingham, Alabama, explores the best strategies for implementing arts-based adaptive reuse development in vacant or available downtown buildings. Through adaptive-reuse, a strategy of repurposing old buildings for new uses, the arts sector in Birmingham can be nurtured and strengthened. In this report, I present the major implications associated with the strengthening of the arts community. These implications include economic development, central city revitalization, community building, and gentrification.Item Growing younger gracefully? Progress and preservation in Rainey Street National Register Historic District(2016-05) Riemer, Allison Elizabeth; Holleran, Michael; Wegmann, Jacob AThe city of Austin is changing rapidly, and that change is most evident in the neighborhoods near downtown. Rainey Street was once a working-class residential neighborhood largely comprised of simple wooden cottages. But, it has quickly turned into an extension of downtown with nearly fifteen bars and restaurants on two short blocks, flanked by a new high-rise hotel, and several high-rise market rate apartment buildings in place or under construction. Many of the single-family homes have been rehabilitated as bars, with new fenestration, but much of the form and structure of the original homes remains. The two blocks of Rainey Street where the new bars lie has been a National Register Historic District since 1985, but if contributing buildings continue to be removed or radically altered, it may no longer qualify as a NRHD. Through an examination of the current state of contributing buildings, and interviews with business owners, architects, and other actors who have effected change in the District, the consequences for Austin’s built heritage are examined. It is hard for a district to grow “gracefully,” especially at a rapid pace, with polices that put few restrictions on height, and a disconnect between historic preservation planners and other city planning staff. Rainey Street is a successful nightlife corridor, and it is also atypical historic preservation in practice. Many of the business owners like the look of the old buildings, and have retained components, or have built new or mostly new buildings that retain the form and structure of the original neighborhood. In several cases, business owners retained historic buildings and built structures compatible with the existing streetscape because they did not want to further delay development any longer and chose to comply with historic preservation staff and the Landmarks Commission. Local historic districts designations are the best tool for retaining historic districts because they provide design guidelines. However, Rainey Street National Register Historic District may not be eligible as a local historic district in its current state. Historic preservation is largely driven by the actions of dedicated individuals, especially when there are limited incentives, and conversely, limited hindrances.Item Here to stay in power : adaptive reuse of Seahom Power Plant, Austin, Texas as the Austin Museum of Art(2010-12) Murali, Deepthi; Matthews, Carl; Holleran, Michael; Fajkus, MattThe relevance of adaptive-reuse of structures, historic or otherwise is unquestionable in today’s world. Not only is it a sustainable design intervention, it also has a proven record as a working economic model. In simple terms, adaptive-reuse is in. When a historic building is being considered for a new/improved function it is essential to update the facility for present day use and at the same time relay the building’s pristine past. This design problem aims at bridging the gap between these two complimentary ideas that at times raises a conflicted approach. As a means to this end, the project is treated more like a design studio problem than a report.The building chosen for this project is Seaholm Power Plant at Austin, Texas which is to be adaptively reused to house the Austin Museum of Art. The report begins with a detailed history of the building and its surroundings and museums in Texas. It is followed by a pre-design site analysis, building documentation and study of other projects that are similar to this report. The final part of the report includes preliminary design ideas, adaptive reuse design of the building and inference.