Reuse of Architectural Components

Drawing from art history, architectural theory and constructed works, this book develops a set of design strategies practitioners might employ to develop thoughtful, architecturally rigorous reuse projects. It is essential reading for professionals interested in integrating reuse in their architectural practice.

List of contents

1. A brief history of building component reuse Part 1: Planning Strategies 2. Carlo Scarpa and architectural kintsugi 3. The flexible design: free plan, free façade, free elevation, free section 4. Palliative architecture: maintaining dying pieces Part 2: Assembly Techniques 5. Thick architecture: embracing material excess 6. Tectonic strategies: light element construction, stacking and kitbashing 7. Chunks, or what to do with rubble Part 3: Finishing 8. Dirty, icky, yucky architecture; or indexical palimpsests and other contextually loaded materials 9. Stickers and the return of trim 10. Give piece a chance: compositional strategies for found objects

About the author

Bailey Bestul is a registered architect, researcher and author based in New York City. He holds a Masters of Architecture from Woodbury University, where he graduated top of his class and was awarded the AIA Medal for Academic Excellence. Bestul has worked in design firms in Minnesota, California and New York, and has completed residential and commercial projects throughout Southern California. He is currently designing a nature resort outside Zion National Park in Utah. Outside of practice, Bestul has conducted research throughout Europe as part of a Fulbright/NAF grant, published articles on architectural reuse and enjoys going on hikes, exploring new places and spending time with friends and family.

Product details

• Authors: Bailey Bestul
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 29.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032841182
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3284118-2
• No. of pages: 242
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / General, ARCHITECTURE / Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General, Professional interior design, ARCHITECTURE / Methods & Materials, ARCHITECTURE / Individual Architects & Firms / General, ARCHITECTURE / General, ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design, ARCHITECTURE / Study & Teaching, ARCHITECTURE / Historic Preservation / General, ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice, ARCHITECTURE / Adaptive Reuse & Renovation, Environmentally-friendly architecture & design, History of Architecture, Architecture: interior design, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials, Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design