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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2026 · 19 MIN

Adaptive reuse is a discipline, not a trend | David Welsh and Chris Major

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David Welsh and Chris Major founded their practice, Welsh and Major, more than twenty years ago. Since then, they have refined and embraced an adaptive reuse design method, delivering thoughtful and enduring architecture across a diverse range of project types. In this episode, they reflect on the evolution of adaptive reuse in Australia and the value of designing with the unexpected.   Further reading Pyrmont Community Centre by Welsh and Major https://architectureau.com/articles/pyrmont-community-centre-by-welsh-and-major/ Greybox by Welsh and Major https://architectureau.com/articles/Greybox-by-Welsh-and-Major/ Comedor by Welsh and Major https://architectureau.com/articles/comedor-by-welsh-and-major/ The Imperial by Welsh and Major https://architectureau.com/articles/imperial-welsh-and-major/ Gathering character: Seagrass House https://architectureau.com/articles/seagrass-house/ Bohemian legacy: The Hat Factory https://architectureau.com/articles/the-hat-factory/ Breathing room: Darling Lane https://architectureau.com/articles/darling-lane/ First House: Hordern Street https://architectureau.com/articles/hordern-first-house-welshandmajor/ Telescopic vision: Annandale House https://architectureau.com/articles/annandale-house-1/ A house with tiles on it https://architectureau.com/articles/a-house-with-tiles-on-it/ Fitzroy Terrace https://architectureau.com/articles/fitzroy-terrace/

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