ReInvigoration Concept Explained

ReInvigoration is the proposed process of preservation in which additional extensions are allowed to be placed as a part of a historic building. With ReInvigoration, the portions of a building that convey the structures historical, cultural, or architectural values, along with materials, are preserved while still allowing for contrasting extension that will enhance the context of the building. It is a suitable approach for historic structures that are being transformed for an alternative use. The existing site can be restored into its original condition of its time period. The addition does not have the exactly replicated elements but does encompass the main features into the main design. This is different from other forms of historical preservation as it provides some leeway in design elements that are being implemented, recognizes and preserves all elements that define the historic quality as part of the new user design, and repurposes different aspects into a modern aesthetic the realizes the full potential of a building’s properties. ReInvigoration still makes modification and updates to any deteriorated or damaged historical elements, but alterations are generally seen more as an addition that can be seen both in the interior and exterior of the building. There are no changes but it is an addition that can be small or large but still compatible and maintaining the historic integrity.

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