Chris Major and David Welsh reflect on the evolution of adaptive reuse in Australia and the value of designing with the unexpected.
David Welsh and Chris Major founded their practice, Welsh and Major, more than twenty years ago. Since then, they have refined and embraced an adaptive reuse design method, delivering thoughtful and enduring architecture across a diverse range of project types.
In this episode, they reflect on the evolution of adaptive reuse in Australia and the value of designing with the unexpected.
Pyrmont Community Centre by Welsh and Major
Gathering character: Seagrass House
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