Submarine bunkers becoming art galleries, churches being made into theatres … share your favourite converted or repurposed building in Europe, including the UK
London’s Tate Modern, in the former Bankside power station, is one of the most famous examples of a building reinvented for a radically different use, but the recycling of an old unique space often brings extra value – especially when it celebrates its history, rather than hiding it – and can help revitalise a neighbourhood, too.
We’d love to hear about repurposed architecture you’ve enjoyed in the UK and Europe. It doesn’t have to be a recent project – the magnificent Siracusa cathedral in Sicily was originally a Greek temple, and was a mosque for couple of centuries, too.
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Source: Gaurdian