Derek Latham set up Latham Architects in 1980 and since then has won numerous awards for his historic building and conservation projects including two Europa Nostra and three Civic Trust awards. He has undertaken commissioned work for The National Trust, English Heritage, The Duchy of Lancaster and of Cornwall in addition to commercial organizations. He was Chairman of the RSA at Dean Clough for four years and is a committee member of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB).

These books are very impressive and packed with all manner of drawings, photographs and visual material. Derek Latham, an experienced architect, has collected together a huge number of case studies and examples of his own and other architects' work, which Donhead has presented in a highly 'visual' way. With its wealth of ideas and past precedents, this is just what architects and designers need for inspiration. The Architects Journal I welcome Derek Latham's new book, Creative Re-use of Buildings, as a thoroughly comprehensive appraisal of the art of re-using, not only redundant buildings, but also buildings of all types, large and small, that need to change their use in order to maintain their economic health and continue to contribute to their community. ... A plethora of examples, case studies and cross references in the second volume, clearly demonstrate that no building type is beyond economic re-use. This book should be on the curriculum for all aspiring architects and planner and surveyors. Civic Trust These must surely be the most detailed, well illustrated and thoroughly persuasive examination of the case for re-use of old buildings. Mr Latham's detailed case studies should inspire those who are uncertain of possible re-use for historic buildings but could profitably be studied by almost anyone undertaking such increasingly frequent restoration work. The Scottish Civic Trust

• Volume 1 Principles and Practice Introduction. The Context for Re-use: The appeal of older buildings. Opportunities for re-use. The challenge of creative re-use. The Route to a Successful Project: Initiating action. Understanding the building. Understanding the user's requirements. Enhancing the value of a property. Design: working with the building. Presenting the project. Techniques: materials and craftsmanship. Implementation: time and quality. Post Completion: Management in use. Application. Appendix: principles for re-use; Further reading; Index. Volume 2 Building Types: Selected Examples Introduction. Uses: Country houses; Town houses; Farm buildings; Industrial building; Other types of industrial buildings; Offices; Markets and retailing; Civic buildings; Churches and chapels; Schools; hospitals; Military establishments. Characteristics: Small buildings; Large buildings; Open or divided; Humble or grand; Repetitive or organic; Single or multi-storey; Heavy or light structures; Ancient or modern; Internally interesting; Modern; Internally interesting; Externally prominent; Urban or rural; Under or overground; Unusual; Ruins. Analysing Capacity. Conclusion. Appendix: Examples catalogued in accordance with the building's original or previous use. Further Reading. Index.

Derek Latham set up Latham Architects in 1980 and since then has won numerous awards for his historic building and conservation projects including two Europa Nostra and three Civic Trust awards. He has undertaken commissioned work for The National Trust, English Heritage, The Duchy of Lancaster and of Cornwall in addition to commercial organizations. He was Chairman of the RSA at Dean Clough for four years and is a committee member of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB).

These books are very impressive and packed with all manner of drawings, photographs and visual material. Derek Latham, an experienced architect, has collected together a huge number of case studies and examples of his own and other architects' work, which Donhead has presented in a highly 'visual' way. With its wealth of ideas and past precedents, this is just what architects and designers need for inspiration. The Architects Journal I welcome Derek Latham's new book, Creative Re-use of Buildings, as a thoroughly comprehensive appraisal of the art of re-using, not only redundant buildings, but also buildings of all types, large and small, that need to change their use in order to maintain their economic health and continue to contribute to their community. ... A plethora of examples, case studies and cross references in the second volume, clearly demonstrate that no building type is beyond economic re-use. This book should be on the curriculum for all aspiring architects and planner and surveyors. Civic Trust These must surely be the most detailed, well illustrated and thoroughly persuasive examination of the case for re-use of old buildings. Mr Latham's detailed case studies should inspire those who are uncertain of possible re-use for historic buildings but could profitably be studied by almost anyone undertaking such increasingly frequent restoration work. The Scottish Civic Trust

• Volume 1 Principles and Practice Introduction. The Context for Re-use: The appeal of older buildings. Opportunities for re-use. The challenge of creative re-use. The Route to a Successful Project: Initiating action. Understanding the building. Understanding the user's requirements. Enhancing the value of a property. Design: working with the building. Presenting the project. Techniques: materials and craftsmanship. Implementation: time and quality. Post Completion: Management in use. Application. Appendix: principles for re-use; Further reading; Index. Volume 2 Building Types: Selected Examples Introduction. Uses: Country houses; Town houses; Farm buildings; Industrial building; Other types of industrial buildings; Offices; Markets and retailing; Civic buildings; Churches and chapels; Schools; hospitals; Military establishments. Characteristics: Small buildings; Large buildings; Open or divided; Humble or grand; Repetitive or organic; Single or multi-storey; Heavy or light structures; Ancient or modern; Internally interesting; Modern; Internally interesting; Externally prominent; Urban or rural; Under or overground; Unusual; Ruins. Analysing Capacity. Conclusion. Appendix: Examples catalogued in accordance with the building's original or previous use. Further Reading. Index.

Derek Latham set up Latham Architects in 1980 and since then has won numerous awards for his historic building and conservation projects including two Europa Nostra and three Civic Trust awards. He has undertaken commissioned work for The National Trust, English Heritage, The Duchy of Lancaster and of Cornwall in addition to commercial organizations. He was Chairman of the RSA at Dean Clough for four years and is a committee member of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB).

These books are very impressive and packed with all manner of drawings, photographs and visual material. Derek Latham, an experienced architect, has collected together a huge number of case studies and examples of his own and other architects' work, which Donhead has presented in a highly 'visual' way. With its wealth of ideas and past precedents, this is just what architects and designers need for inspiration. The Architects Journal I welcome Derek Latham's new book, Creative Re-use of Buildings, as a thoroughly comprehensive appraisal of the art of re-using, not only redundant buildings, but also buildings of all types, large and small, that need to change their use in order to maintain their economic health and continue to contribute to their community. ... A plethora of examples, case studies and cross references in the second volume, clearly demonstrate that no building type is beyond economic re-use. This book should be on the curriculum for all aspiring architects and planner and surveyors. Civic Trust These must surely be the most detailed, well illustrated and thoroughly persuasive examination of the case for re-use of old buildings. Mr Latham's detailed case studies should inspire those who are uncertain of possible re-use for historic buildings but could profitably be studied by almost anyone undertaking such increasingly frequent restoration work. The Scottish Civic Trust

• Volume 1 Principles and Practice Introduction. The Context for Re-use: The appeal of older buildings. Opportunities for re-use. The challenge of creative re-use. The Route to a Successful Project: Initiating action. Understanding the building. Understanding the user's requirements. Enhancing the value of a property. Design: working with the building. Presenting the project. Techniques: materials and craftsmanship. Implementation: time and quality. Post Completion: Management in use. Application. Appendix: principles for re-use; Further reading; Index. Volume 2 Building Types: Selected Examples Introduction. Uses: Country houses; Town houses; Farm buildings; Industrial building; Other types of industrial buildings; Offices; Markets and retailing; Civic buildings; Churches and chapels; Schools; hospitals; Military establishments. Characteristics: Small buildings; Large buildings; Open or divided; Humble or grand; Repetitive or organic; Single or multi-storey; Heavy or light structures; Ancient or modern; Internally interesting; Modern; Internally interesting; Externally prominent; Urban or rural; Under or overground; Unusual; Ruins. Analysing Capacity. Conclusion. Appendix: Examples catalogued in accordance with the building's original or previous use. Further Reading. Index.