A.05 Thesis Topic Refined

Patchwork Futures: A Modular Framework for the Adaptive Reuse of Abandoned Commercial Spaces in Quincy, Florida

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Potential Gaps

I may not be able to enter or fully document the interiors of abandoned plazas due to safety issues, ownership restrictions, or lack of records.

Scholarly Resource:

• "Adaptive Reuse: A Critical Review"

  Bullen, P. A., & Love, P. E. D. (2011). Adaptive reuse of heritage buildings. Structural Survey, 29(5), 411–437.

  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13602365.2022.2105381

  
  

This paper critically examines the rise of adaptive reuse scholarship over the past two decades, focusing on the epistemology that has emerged in this field. It discusses the challenges and methodologies associated with repurposing heritage buildings, including strategies to assess and document structures when direct access is restricted.

Official records for some older commercial buildings may be missing, especially in under-documented or historically Black neighborhoods.

Scholarly Resource:

• "Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Buildings: A Systematic Literature Review"

  Langston, C., Wong, F. K. W., Hui, E. C. M., & Shen, L. Y. (2023). Adaptive reuse of heritage buildings: A systematic literature review. Cities, 132, 104031.

  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0197397523001868

This systematic review explores factors used to assess the success of heritage adaptive reuse projects. It emphasizes the importance of thorough historical research and documentation, offering methodologies to navigate incomplete or missing historical data.

Translating emotional and cultural memory into architectural form, space, and material can be conceptually difficult and hard to validate.

Scholarly Resource:

• "Architecture and Cultural Memory"

  Ricoeur, P. (2004). Architecture and cultural memory. In Memory, History, Forgetting (pp. 383–422). University of Chicago Press.

  https://academic.oup.com/book/45673/chapter/398057307

This chapter delves into how historic architecture enables forms of collective memory. Drawing from John Ruskin's ideas, it argues that architectural forms can represent the past, providing insights into integrating cultural memory within design practices.

Getting consistent or deep engagement from residents, especially those affected by trauma or distrust, may be difficult within my timeline.

Scholarly Resource:

• "Community Engagement and Community-Based Projects in Architectural Education"

  Gamez, J., & Rogers, S. (2016). Community engagement and community-based projects in architectural education. National Conference on the Beginning Design Student.

  https://journals.uc.edu/index.php/ncbds/article/download/848/788/1521

  
  

This paper discusses the role of community engagement in architectural education, highlighting frameworks for political design where architecture is developed collaboratively with communities. It addresses challenges and strategies for effective community participation.

“Modular design” can mean many things—from prefabricated units to interchangeable spatial elements. My statement needs clarity.

Scholarly Resource:

• "A Concept for Sustainable Building Projects Using Hybrid Modular and Adaptive Reuse Strategies"

  Kitagorsky, J. (2022). A concept for sustainable building projects using hybrid modular and adaptive reuse strategies. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

  https://search.proquest.com/openview/0cb8b354a5d329dfbfd036e32083d8f2/1?cbl=18750&diss=y&pq-origsite=gscholar

  
  

This dissertation proposes a concept combining hybrid modular construction with adaptive reuse. It discusses inserting volumetric modular spaces into existing structures, offering insights into defining and implementing modular design in architectural projects.

Quincy is a small town with limited funding for architectural interventions.

Scholarly Resource:

• "Adaptive Reuse and Sustainability of Commercial Buildings"

  Bullen, P. A., & Love, P. E. D. (2011). Adaptive reuse and sustainability of commercial buildings. Facilities, 29(3/4), 118–136.

  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235264539_Adaptive_reuse_and_sustainability_of_commercial_buildings

This study investigates the viability of adaptive reuse for commercial buildings and its impact on sustainability. It provides insights into balancing ambitious design goals with economic feasibility, emphasizing the importance of aligning architectural innovation with financial and environmental considerations.

It might be hard to make physically disconnected buildings feel like part of the same architectural story.

Scholarly Resource:

• "Adaptive Reuse: Bridging the Gap Between Historical Preservation and Modern Architectural Practices"

  Author Unknown. (2024). Adaptive reuse: Bridging the gap between historical preservation and modern architectural practices. PMI Phoenix Chapter.

  https://pmiphx.org/presidents-corner/adaptive-reuse-bridging-the-gap-between-historical-preservation-and-modern-architectural-practices

  
  

This article discusses how adaptive reuse serves as a bridge between preserving historical structures and meeting modern architectural needs. It highlights strategies for creating cohesive narratives across multiple sites, ensuring that scattered adaptive reuse projects contribute to a unified urban fabric.