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One of the most important changes confronting modern day architecture is the reutilization of buildings. The purpose or function for which a building is used often varies in accordance to changing needs. This allows for innovative architectural techniques and designs to be developed and used to reflect this changing requirement. Old buildings for instance, can have unique character not often seen in modern architecture where money, time and functionality are often paramount to the integrity of the building. Additionally, the contemporary requirements such as comfort, climate design, space and lighting must also be accommodated and addressed within the architectural parameters. Indeed to redesign is a difficult task when inter-gradation of new techniques with existing structures is necessary in order to retain the intrinsic character of the building. 

A building that exemplified this design is the Summa College in Eindhoven. Dutch architect Dirk Roosenburg designed this building in such a way that it is open to change, flexible to new ideas and adaptable to new modern functions. The clear structure of the columns provides the architect with a certain amount of freedom to apply new divisions of space without altering the original construction. The same principle has been applied to the exterior, where a repetition of similar elements is not without character. Rather it makes the prospect of design more powerful, even impervious to change. The new design respects the strong, existing structure, both embracing and acknowledging the character of building by only altering the elements that necessitate change. Roosenburg made a very clear distinction between the two main structures: An arc and a rectangular form. This division merits architectural respect whereby the two structures are given two different functions - a hotel in the arc and a market hall with loft-living in the rectangle.

The new design does not only respect the initial character and integrity of the building itself but brings it back to life, integrating it into the landscape of the surrounding environment but at the same time making it a recognizable feature. This building now exhibits innovative architectural characteristics across all of its various facades as well as being a multi-functional center, which is accessible for everyone.