New Zealand's CBDs face high office vacancy rates and demand for modern workspaces; Architectural Exaptation suggests repurposing old buildings.

New Zealand's CBDs face challenges with high office vacancy rates and demand for modern workspaces post-pandemic. As cities worldwide adapt, repurposing old or empty buildings should be considered. Architectural Exaptation, a new book by Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez from Auckland University of Technology, examines how existing structures can be reimagined to meet contemporary demands.