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To develop and validate a multidimensional evaluation and design framework for conserving and adaptively reusing high-value administrative heritage buildings undergoing functional displacement.

August 15, 2026International Journal of Architectural Research Archnet-IJAR

Conserving heritage buildings in functional transition contexts: a multidimensional evaluation and design framework applied to downtown Cairo

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MMMohammed Wael MorsiCairo University AGAly Hatem GabrNanzan University AAAhmed AbdelGhaffarCairo University

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Mixed-methods study demonstrates dynamic adaptive reuse balances architectural value and economic feasibility in vacated heritage buildings, suggesting enhanced urban resilience.

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To develop and validate a multidimensional evaluation and design framework for conserving and adaptively reusing high-value administrative heritage buildings undergoing functional displacement.
Synthesized contemporary conservation paradigms, value-based assessment tools, and digital design strategies into an operational decision-support framework.
Validated the approach using semi-structured expert interviews and geographic information system (GIS)-based simulations of adaptive reuse scenarios for vacated ministry buildings.
Demonstrated that sustainable regeneration requires shifting from static preservation to dynamic value management that balances architectural significance, economic feasibility, and socio-cultural continuity.
Showed that scenario-based simulation provides reliable strategic guidance in data-limited settings, enabling vacated heritage buildings to act as catalysts for urban resilience and economic activation.

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Morsi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8019db75c2e31742c86167 https://doi.org/10.1108/arch-03-2026-0212

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August 15, 2026International Journal of Architectural Research Archnet-IJAR

Conserving heritage buildings in functional transition contexts: a multidimensional evaluation and design framework applied to downtown Cairo

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Authors

MMMohammed Wael MorsiCairo University AGAly Hatem GabrNanzan University AAAhmed AbdelGhaffarCairo University

Discussion

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Implication

Mixed-methods study demonstrates dynamic adaptive reuse balances architectural value and economic feasibility in vacated heritage buildings, suggesting enhanced urban resilience.

Key Points

To develop and validate a multidimensional evaluation and design framework for conserving and adaptively reusing high-value administrative heritage buildings undergoing functional displacement.
Synthesized contemporary conservation paradigms, value-based assessment tools, and digital design strategies into an operational decision-support framework.
Validated the approach using semi-structured expert interviews and geographic information system (GIS)-based simulations of adaptive reuse scenarios for vacated ministry buildings.
Demonstrated that sustainable regeneration requires shifting from static preservation to dynamic value management that balances architectural significance, economic feasibility, and socio-cultural continuity.
Showed that scenario-based simulation provides reliable strategic guidance in data-limited settings, enabling vacated heritage buildings to act as catalysts for urban resilience and economic activation.

Cite This Study

Morsi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8019db75c2e31742c86167 https://doi.org/10.1108/arch-03-2026-0212

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