Adaptive Reuse of Silo Buildings as Residential Buildings

Year 2023, Volume: 11 Issue: 2, 321 - 336, 30.06.2023

Fatih Erdem Uyumaz , Asena Soyluk

Abstract

Aim: To increase the value of industrial buildings as a part of the term adaptive reuse as part of the conservation of industrial heritage, as well as society, history, and in this context, to examine the adaptive reuse of industrial buildings on silo buildings. Method: First, literature research was conducted on industrial heritage, adaptive reuse, silo buildings and architectural transformation criteria. As the next step, industrial buildings in different parts of the world with adaptive reuse as residential buildings were examined and case studies on adaptive reuse of silos were selected. The properties of the selected buildings and the changes made in the structural systems were examined. In this way, it is possible to evaluate the reuse of silo buildings within the scope of industrial heritage. Findings: As seen in the case studies examined, no changes were made in the structural system of the buildings that would impair the stability and sustainability of the structural system. Instead, large new masses were built next to the existing building or in place of the building that was demolished due to technical inadequacies. The sense of volume in the buildings has been preserved. Conclusion: While transforming industrial facilities into residences, a serious analysis of all the positive and negative factors of this transformation should be made at the research and planning stage and a decision should be made accordingly. In terms of the sustainability and usefulness of the interventions, it is important to implement the interventions without damaging the structural system and to respect and protect the industrial heritage value of buildings.

Keywords

adaptive reuse, silo buildings, industrial heritage, residential buildings

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