“I find the short essays are really useful as specific entries can be set as reading assignment. As such the essays are very well set out in that they can be read as part of a greater whole as well as independently.”

Aylin Orbasli, Oxford Brookes University

“The essays in the book are useful tools to prompt thought and discussion whilst the case studies provide actual examples of some of the concepts. The book would be useful for practioners such as architects, conservationists, and developers, as well as educators and students.”

Brian Anderson, Chinese University of Hong Kong

“Authored by notable heritage practitioners who taught in the HKU ACP program and illustrated with case studies from India, China, and Southeast Asia, this volume documents the paradigm shift in the heritage profession that has taken place in the past 25 years, bringing conservation ‘in from the margins’ to the center of regional development planning and practice.”

Richard A. Engelhardt, UNESCO

“Following the acclaimed Asian Revitalization and using a similar format, this latest book looks at three more Asian cities. The benefits of adaptive reuse as an economic driver are discussed, as are the vagaries of tourism. It is an essential reference for practitioners and decision-makers in government and private enterprise. It is also a very good read.”

Brian Anderson, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

“Revitalization in Asia is a highly informative and well-documented volume that significantly extends our understanding of adaptive reuse across Asia. It focuses on real-life issues, case studies, and challenges faced when adopting a sustainability mindset in conservation practice. A must-read not just for researchers and practitioners in the field, but also for those curious about this increasingly popular approach to conservation.”

Miles Glendinning, University of Edinburgh

“Adaptive reuse is a familiar term, but this volume has teased out its nuances through thematic essays and case studies from three Asian cities. Curated carefully to relate theory with practice and to provoke further thinking, it is a recommended publication for students and practitioners alike.”
 

Neel Kamal Chapagain, Ahmedabad University