The city is not a static artifact but a living organism. The Capraru Continuum offers a blueprint for how we might treat the scars of deindustrialization not as wounds to be hidden, but as foundations for future growth. By prioritizing "Adaptive Integrity," planners can create spaces that honor the labor of the past while serving the needs of the present. Future research will apply this model to non-industrial typologies, such as defunct retail malls and suburban office parks.
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Urban landscapes are perpetually in flux, yet the methods we use to address architectural obsolescence remain rigid. When a factory closes, the city faces a crisis of identity. The prevailing dichotomy in urban planning views these structures as either obstacles to progress (necessitating removal) or monuments to history (necessitating preservation). This paper challenges that binary. The city is not a static artifact but a living organism
Richard Capraru is an emerging researcher in the field of electrical and electronic engineering, currently focusing on the intersection of , robotics , and sensor technology . His academic career began at University College London (UCL) , where he completed his Bachelor of Engineering and was recognized as a Laidlaw Scholar for his early work with the UCL Radar Research Group. Academic and Research Background Future research will apply this model to non-industrial