Giving Buildings a Second Life: The Role of Interior Design in Adaptive Reuse
As part of the business programme of CAEx Build & Co. 2026, two representatives of TOBB University of Economics and Technology (TOBB ETU), Türkiye, will deliver a presentation: PhD Kamila Mannanova, Associate Professor, and MSc Zeynep Akgül Coşkun, Senior Lecturer.
Their presentation will focus on “Giving Buildings a Second Life: The Role of Interior Design in Adaptive Reuse.”
The discussion will explore the concept of adaptive reuse — an approach that involves repurposing existing buildings to accommodate new functions and meet contemporary requirements without demolishing them and constructing new buildings from scratch.
The speakers will examine the role of interior design in this process and how thoughtful interior planning can help preserve the architectural value of buildings, unlock the potential of existing structures and create functional spaces that respond to modern needs.
This topic is particularly relevant in the context of urban development, where rethinking and repurposing existing buildings is becoming an important part of sustainable architecture and urban planning.
The presentation will be of interest to architects, interior designers, developers, construction companies and other professionals involved in the design and development of urban environments.
The presentation will be delivered in English.
