What is Adaptive Reuse?
Adaptive reuse is just a fancy word that architects use for reusing old things. It can be many things, but it’s always about giving objects and materials and buildings a new life. Adaptive reuse is...
Hinge Your Space
When asked for the elevator synopsis of what sets Hinge Studio apart from other architecture firms, I often reply: Well, that’s easy. We hinge space. Metaphorically like a door hinge, We anchor to the solid elements that already exist in…
6 Container Cabin Quirks
Like everyone else – we at Hinge find the prospect of building with reused industrial relics so sexy and compelling. Shipping containers have become a popular building material for a variety of reasons. They're sturdy, efficient, and affordable. However, there…
Efficient Brewery Design
With the beer industry in the United States skyrocketing in recent years, efficient brewery design is more relavent than ever. Craft beer has went from a hobby embraced by a few select home brewing dads to a regular fixture in…
ODE TO GRIT: An adaptive reuse origin story
As a young girl, I confused my mother. Instead of obsessing over kittens and pink ponies with wings, I had a fascination for the world’s forgotten things. A rusty piece of metal on the street, or an old sign with…