Originally a printing press, this building in the Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, now houses Etsy. Blurring indoors and outdoors, and featuring the work of Etsy artists were design imperatives. The structure remained intact, and new finishes were minimal: the grooves from the old printing press are still visible on the reused floor. According to David Briefel of Gensler, the project repurposed not only the building but also furniture from the prior headquarters.
This situation sounds like a serious headache, but it is actually an immense creative opportunity. And one that can help us achieve drastically lower carbon emissions.
Melton, P. (2020, May 20). Existing Buildings Are Architecture’s Future. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/feature/existing-buildings-are-architecture-s-future
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