Structures in Transition: From Demolition to Reassembly

Working directly with existing buildings and demolition remnants, this table approaches structure as an active design resource rather than a fixed constraint. The speakers present strategies that include cutting and reconfiguring structures in situ, reusing slabs and columns in new constructions, and recomposing concrete waste into new architectural matter.

Beyond specific techniques, the discussion challenges conventional notions of permanence and optimization, proposing buildings conceived as material reservoirs and adaptable frameworks, where reuse, disassembly, and future transformation are integral to structural design.