We often harp on about how adaptive reuse of structures is a great way to save both time and resources. But there are times when you need not ?adapt? the building into something different; a masterful revival of the old structure can give the forgotten space a new lease of life. This is precisely what one gets with the stunningly redone Sala Beckett in Barcelona. A forgotten and neglected community center that was once the heart of social activity in the Poblenou neighborhood, its latest avatar combines the old with the new in a truly captivating manner. Renovated by Flores & Prats, the new interior feels both welcoming and vivacious.Light-filled and modern interior of the new community center pays homage to its pastThe new building can host everything from marriages and communions to parties and social gatherings big and small. But in its latest form, the hub of activity is being also used as a spacious local theater along with dramaturgy school; a place where local theater enthusiasts can find plenty of celebrate. It truly is a masterpiece that carefully intertwines the past of the building with sweeping modern aesthetics and colors and motifs that bring the walls alive.RELATED: Manhattan Magic: Victorian Brickmaking Factory in London Finds New LifeLarge foyer becomes the showstopper of the new community center in BarcelonaMultiple levels inside the center provide greater opportunities for interactionOld Catalan influence meets modernity and ergonomics inside the rev...