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Article	PRESERVATION OR DEMOLITION? COMPROMISE!
Authors	A. Chadovich, Moscow Institute of Architecture (State Academy), Moscow, Russia
Abstract	The article reviews international experience of conversion of obsolete facilities. The history of evolution and theoretical justification of adaptive reuse is shown, as well as main approaches of the modern usage of historical, industrial and cultural heritage objects. A comprehensive analysis of the redevelopment of abandoned objects is made. Attention is paid to urban, social, cultural, economic, environmental, spatial, architectural, theoretical and methodological aspects of the conversion of unclaimed object. There are examples with illustrations in the article that show modern usage of previously created structures. In conclusion, talks about the benefits of foreign experience those are very useful for the development of national adaptive reuse practice.
Keywords:	adaptive reuse, renovation, conservation, conversion, redevelopment
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