As time advances and societal demands change, despite the constraints of physical locations and resources. In light of environmental concerns, demolishing buildings may not always be the optimal solution; constructing new buildings is not inherently the answer. The lifestyles, narratives, and ideologies embodied in architecture from many epochs retain allure and signify memories that transcend not only the individual or familial experiences, but also the collective memories of cities and their inhabitants.

The main focus of this issue of the ASA Journal, “Old and New,” showcases projects by Less Architects, Physicalist, SUBPER, Integrated Fields, and Plan Architect. These works entail converting areas such as offices into museums, residences into showrooms, and galleries or offices, modifying materials, retaining the existing building shells, and augmenting the historical buildings through many complex methods. This method can aid in revitalizing the structures, urban environment, and ambiance they occupy. The issue includes features on ASA Professional and Studio, showcasing dialogues with architects from EKAR Architects and Design In Motion, who have engaged in numerous projects examining the interplay between historical and contemporary architecture.