Does anyone have any thoughts on inhabiting structures that were once used as jails, mortuary's, etc.? Trying to get feedback on a possible project that would turn an abandoned City Jail into a legitamate Mix-Use Building with Live/Work Lofts in the City of L.A. The site would include a Hazardous Materials Drop Off Facility and any thoughts on this aspect of the proposal would be great as well. Thanks!
I think it's a very cool idea. It's one of those proposals that can either be a big hit or a flop but you won't know until you are there. Also, most jails aren't exactly located in prime land. This is an absolute marketing nightmare that if it's handled properly can be a huge hit. Ofcorse the architecture portion of it will be extremely important to say the least, but for sure the marketing aspect can either make it or brake it.
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Does anyone have any thoughts on inhabiting structures that were once used as jails, mortuary's, etc.? Trying to get feedback on a possible project that would turn an abandoned City Jail into a legitamate Mix-Use Building with Live/Work Lofts in the City of L.A. The site would include a Hazardous Materials Drop Off Facility and any thoughts on this aspect of the proposal would be great as well. Thanks!
I think it's a very cool idea. It's one of those proposals that can either be a big hit or a flop but you won't know until you are there. Also, most jails aren't exactly located in prime land. This is an absolute marketing nightmare that if it's handled properly can be a huge hit. Ofcorse the architecture portion of it will be extremely important to say the least, but for sure the marketing aspect can either make it or brake it.
There is a university near me whose architecture school uses a former morgue for their studios.
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