I will openly admit that I dorked out real hard during a presentation of past case studies, specifically The Liberty Hotel, illustrating the power and process of viably reusing historic structures. Having gone to undergrad quite near to the Liberty Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts, I usually try to make a point to stop in whenever I was nearby to gawk at the gorgeous space. For those unfamiliar with it (and I definitely recommend that you check it out if you’re ever in the area) it was originally a jail that was rehabilitated to its present use as a swanky hotel. And beyond the elegant interior, I found it particularly impressive that they also have a permanent exhibit section devoted to the history and subsequent reuse project. (more…)
The Medford Pact 