Because we are doing an adaptive reuse project of a building that completed between 1900-1930 my class found it very helpful to research architects from this period as well as other topics such as adaptive reuse museums, architectural style of the 1900s, gallery design, and lighting design. In my research I analyzed William Lamb, one of the main architects who designed the empire state building. I found the research process very helpful and it provided more background information for my project. It was a nice tool to have and to use to teach each other about topics that would assist in designing a better space.
