Adaptive reuse is a discipline, not a trend | David Welsh and Chris Major

David Welsh and Chris Major founded their practice, Welsh and Major, more than twenty years ago. Since then, they have refined and embraced an adaptive reuse design method, delivering thoughtful and enduring architecture across a diverse range of project types.

In this episode, they reflect on the evolution of adaptive reuse in Australia and the value of designing with the unexpected.

Further reading

Pyrmont Community Centre by Welsh and Majorhttps://architectureau.com/articles/pyrmont-community-centre-by-welsh-and-major/

Greybox by Welsh and Majorhttps://architectureau.com/articles/Greybox-by-Welsh-and-Major/

Comedor by Welsh and Majorhttps://architectureau.com/articles/comedor-by-welsh-and-major/

The Imperial by Welsh and Majorhttps://architectureau.com/articles/imperial-welsh-and-major/

Gathering character: Seagrass Househttps://architectureau.com/articles/seagrass-house/

Bohemian legacy: The Hat Factoryhttps://architectureau.com/articles/the-hat-factory/

Breathing room: Darling Lanehttps://architectureau.com/articles/darling-lane/

First House: Hordern Streethttps://architectureau.com/articles/hordern-first-house-welshandmajor/

Telescopic vision: Annandale Househttps://architectureau.com/articles/annandale-house-1/