Preface
New design for old buildings must be seen as just one phase in a long timeline spanning decades, even centuries., and succeeds when the relationship between new and old is well understood and skilfully managed. Good new design requires a deep understanding of what has gone before, as well as a vision of how the new and old parts will perform together long into the future. In this book, we have followed the SPAB principle that good new architecture can sit happily alongside old and is preferable to poor pastiche; our aim is to provide an insight into the factors and considerations that go towards making a successful scheme.
Many examples of new design in old buildings have been chronicled and celebrated in recent years, often featuring ...
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