Engineering Repurposed
Overview:
Extraordinary structures, buildings and machines around the world have been transformed from their original function into something completely different. Experts reveal how.
Shipyard to Museum & Bank Vault to Bar
Season 1 · Episode 1
Aeroplane Wing to House & Corn Exchange to Theatre
Season 1 · Episode 2
Warehouse to Concert Hall & Air Raid Shelter to Farm
Season 1 · Episode 3
Abandoned Rail Line to Urban Park & Church to Cultural Hub
Season 1 · Episode 4
Sugar Refinery to Climbing Wall & Asylum to Health Club
Season 1 · Episode 5
Grain Silos to Art Museum & Fortress to Home
Season 1 · Episode 6
Coal Drop to Retail Complex & Gasometers to Housing
Season 1 · Episode 7
Satellite to Space Launcher & Water Tower to Home
Season 1 · Episode 9
Malt Buildings to Concert Hall & Plane to B&B
Season 1 · Episode 10
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