Abstract
Old houses are vital city structures due to their historical and cultural value. However, many have been abandoned because of structural issues and their inability to meet current needs. Adaptive reuse is a sustainable approach to revitalize old houses by giving them new functions. The vulnerable state of old houses in Quezon City makes it crucial to study those that now serve new purposes. This study examined old houses around Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City that have been repurposed into restaurants, and aimed to find out the significance of adaptive reuse of old houses into commercial spaces in terms of sustainability, use or functionality, and architectural and cultural design. Through interviews and field visits, the findings highlight that introducing commercial uses to old houses is vital for their maintenance and preservation. Turning them into family restaurants is compatible with their original function, and transforming them into public cultural spaces allows others to experience an authentic Filipino home. Additionally, their traditional design stands out against the contemporary architecture of modern restaurants. Ultimately, the adaptive reuse of old houses as restaurants contributes to sustainable growth in the city by turning underutilized heritage resources into functional economic and cultural spaces.
Presenters
Nina An Kayla ResurreccionJunior Research Associate, Office of Research and Publication, University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning, Philippines
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design
KEYWORDS
Adaptive Reuse, Old House, Heritage, Sustainability, SDG 11
