Models of Transformation

Scarcity and carbon-intensive construction demand new architectural models. Reuse reframes scarcity as opportunity, treating waste as a design error and latent resources as material for transformation. The architect becomes an estimator, assessing and revaluing existing structures, components, and materials. Through renovation, upcycling, and adaptive re-use, creativity is redefined as value creation. This shift establishes a new aesthetic of reuse and embeds architecture within circular economies that resist obsolescence and support ecological repair.