Adaptive reuse of structure saves both resources and space and epitomizing his green design principle perfectly is the Quonset Project. Turning an old auto repair shop into a modern hangout and meeting zone that contains a hip diner, wine tasting area, design studio, bar and restaurant, Brett Farrow Architect create a dynamic and elegant social zone. The new setting brings the community together, and the 8,347-square-foot project in Carlsbad, California combines a variety of textures and finishes to create a synergy between its industrial past and exciting presence.Lower level of the project was transformed into a cafe and dining spotNamed after a WWII era Quonset hut on the site, a metallic top level, restaurant draped in wood and eatery and bar with more modern finishes on the lower level make for a wonderfully diverse visual. String lights on the outside add to the casual setting of the diner while the design office and wine tasting room on the upper feel a bit more formal in their overall appeal. Removing the chain link and cyclone wire fences around the property, the new exterior is made of concrete with pops of greenery breaking the visual monotony. [Photography: Paúl Rivera, Chris Miller]RELATED: Old Shop in Turin Transformed into an Inimitable Contemporary LoftMetallic top level recaptures the original industrial charm of the siteDifferent textures in glass, metal and wood greet you at the Quonset ProjectLovely lighting and wonderful use of contrasting textures enl...