--- title: "Adaptive Reuse | Keast & Hood" description: "Adaptive reuse engineering that gives existing buildings new programs, new loads and a longer life." lang: en json-ld: --- [![Keast & Hood Structural Engineers](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/__l5e/assets-v1/63f6ea4d-7417-4ea8-ae63-b974b4bc82b0/kh-logo-blue.svg)](/) [Home](/) [Expertise](/our-services) [New Construction Efficient, elegant structural systems for ambitious new buildings. ](/our-services/new-construction)[Historic Preservation Careful intervention that keeps landmark buildings standing and in use. ](/our-services/historic-preservation)[Renovations | Additions | Adaptive Reuse Renovations, additions and adaptive reuse that unlock existing structures. ](/our-services/renovation)[Building Envelope Facade, roof and waterproofing assessment for durable enclosures. ](/our-services/building-envelope)[Structural Investigation | Intervention Investigation, testing and repair strategies for troubled structures. ](/our-services/structural_investigation_intervention)[Sustainability Low-carbon structural design guided by our SE2050 commitment. ](/our-services/sustainability) ### 70 years of structural expertise From landmark preservation to net-zero new construction, see how our engineering shapes each project. [View all projects](/projects) [Projects](/projects) [About Us](/aboutus) [People Meet the engineers behind the work. ](/aboutus/people)[Legacy Seven decades of landmark projects. ](/aboutus/legacy)[News + Articles Firm news, awards and insights. ](/category/news)[Social Feed The latest from our studio. ](/social-feed) ### Join our team We are always looking for curious engineers who love buildings. [See open roles](/careers) [Careers](/careers) [Contact](/contact-us) ![](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2025-10-Expertise-Renovations-Additions-Adaptive-Reuse.jpg) Expertise # Adaptive Reuse ## Transforming existing structures with purpose, preserving their history, character, and design intent. Adaptive reuse is an artful balance of honoring the past while designing for the future. We approach each project as an opportunity to uncover the potential within existing structures, reinterpreting their architectural language for contemporary use. From transforming a historic bank into vibrant lofts to breathing new life into an industrial space, we collaborate closely with clients to unlock new possibilities within the built environment. Sustainability is integral to our approach, as we seek to minimize material waste, repurpose existing elements, and integrate high-performance systems that enhance efficiency without compromising a building’s historic integrity. With a deep understanding of historic materials, structural systems, and design intent, we embrace the complexities of these projects - celebrating the character of the original architecture while crafting solutions that support its next chapter. Adaptive reuse is an artful balance of honoring the past while designing for the future. We approach each project as an opportunity to uncover the potential within existing structures, reinterpreting their architectural language for contemporary use. From transforming a historic bank into vibrant lofts to breathing new life into an industrial space, we collaborate closely with clients to unlock new possibilities within the built environment. Sustainability is integral to our approach, as we seek to minimize material waste, repurpose existing elements, and integrate high-performance systems that enhance efficiency without compromising a building’s historic integrity. With a deep understanding of historic materials, structural systems, and design intent, we embrace the complexities of these projects-celebrating the character of the original architecture while crafting solutions that support its next chapter. ## Our Adaptive Reuse Work [ ![Kelly Writer's House | University of Pennsylvania](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-08-Kelly-Writer-house-2-Medium-Size.jpg) Renovations | Additions | Adaptive Reuse ### Kelly Writer's House | University of Pennsylvania ](/portfolio-item/kelly-writers-house-university-of-pennsylvania)[ ![Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics | University of Pennsylvania](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-08-UP-PCPSE-Stair-Small.jpg) New Construction ### Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics | University of Pennsylvania ](/portfolio-item/perelman-center-for-political-science-and-economics-university-of-pennsylvania)[ ![Statue of Liberty National Monument](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-09-DSC06326-1.jpg) Historic Preservation ### Statue of Liberty National Monument ](/portfolio-item/statue-of-liberty-national-monument)[ ![University of Pennsylvania Boathouse Renovation](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-09-2022_10_28_EwiBoat15_A-web-sized-scaled.jpg) Historic Preservation ### University of Pennsylvania Boathouse Renovation ](/portfolio-item/university-of-pennsylvania-boathouse-renovation)[ ![University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-09-200309_403.jpg) Historic Preservation ### University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology ](/portfolio-item/university-of-pennsylvania-museum-of-archaeology-anthropology)[ ![University of Pennsylvania Quadrangle Renovations](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2024-09-2024_08_05_BeyPenQua15_B.jpg) Building Envelope ### University of Pennsylvania Quadrangle Renovations ](/portfolio-item/university-of-pennsylvania-quadrangle-renovations) [View All Projects](/projects) ## Let's Discuss Your Next Project [Contact Us](/contact-us) ![Keast & Hood Structural Engineers](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/__l5e/assets-v1/80bc79b1-0211-4ea5-8b9b-47b698c8eca0/kh-logo-reverse.svg) A certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) delivering structural engineering solutions for over 70 years. 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