Revitalization in Asia

Revitalization in Asia: Adaptive Reuse in Macao, Mumbai, and Penang offers a clear understanding of the value of sustainable adaptive reuse within an Asian context. Three highly urbanized places (Macao, Mumbai, and Penang) are considered in detail from conservation and planning perspectives (with essays and timelines for each). For each place, five case studies offer a comparative framework for understanding similarities and differences in adaptive reuse projects. Six essays examine adaptive reuse in terms of its connection to the three dimensions of sustainability, with reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This book is envisioned as a continuation of Asian Revitalization: Adaptive Reuse in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore.

Lavina Ahuja is a registered architect with the Council of Architecture, India. She was a lecturer in the Department of Real Estate and Construction at the University of Hong Kong.

Lynne D. DiStefano obtained her doctoral degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She is an architectural conservationist and an adjunct professor in the Department of Real Estate and Construction at the University of Hong Kong.

“Authored by notable heritage practitioners who taught in the HKU ACP program and illustrated with case studies from India, China, and Southeast Asia, this volume documents the paradigm shift in the heritage profession that has taken place in the past 25 years, bringing conservation ‘in from the margins’ to the center of regional development planning and practice.”

—Richard A. Engelhardt, UNESCO

“Following the acclaimed Asian Revitalization and using a similar format, this latest book looks at three more Asian cities. The benefits of adaptive reuse as an economic driver are discussed, as are the vagaries of tourism. It is an essential reference for practitioners and decision-makers in government and private enterprise. It is also a very good read.”

—Brian Anderson, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

“Revitalization in Asia is a highly informative and well-documented volume that significantly extends our understanding of adaptive reuse across Asia. It focuses on real-life issues, case studies, and challenges faced when adopting a sustainability mindset in conservation practice. A must-read not just for researchers and practitioners in the field, but also for those curious about this increasingly popular approach to conservation.”

—Miles Glendinning, University of Edinburgh

“Adaptive reuse is a familiar term, but this volume has teased out its nuances through thematic essays and case studies from three Asian cities. Curated carefully to relate theory with practice and to provoke further thinking, it is a recommended publication for students and practitioners alike.” 

—Neel Kamal Chapagain, Ahmedabad University