Midtown Atlanta Celebrates Historic Adaptive Reuse Successes

Georgia Tech transforms three historic buildings into modern spaces

Mar. 20, 2026 at 3:00pm

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The Atlanta Preservation Center is hosting a walking tour that explores three historic buildings in Midtown Atlanta that have been adaptively reused by Georgia Tech. The tour will highlight the Academy of Medicine (1941), The Biltmore (1924), and the Crum & Foster Building (1927), showcasing the creative vision, meticulous restoration efforts, and ambitious plans that have breathed new life into these architectural gems.

Why it matters

Adaptive reuse projects like these help preserve Midtown's historic character and architectural legacy, while also providing modern, functional spaces for institutions like Georgia Tech. As Atlanta's skyline continues to evolve, these efforts demonstrate how the city can balance progress and preservation.

The details

The walking tour will cover a half-mile route through Midtown, stopping at the three historic buildings that are now part of Georgia Tech's campus. Attendees will learn about the unique histories of each property and the extensive restoration work that has been undertaken to update them for contemporary use, while maintaining their original architectural features and charm.

  • The event is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026 from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

The players

The Atlanta Preservation Center

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Atlanta's historic buildings and promoting adaptive reuse projects.

Georgia Tech

The public research university that has acquired and renovated the three historic Midtown buildings featured on the tour.

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What’s next

The Atlanta Preservation Center plans to continue hosting tours and events that highlight Midtown's historic adaptive reuse successes in the future.

The takeaway

This event showcases how historic buildings can be thoughtfully repurposed to serve modern needs, preserving Atlanta's architectural heritage while supporting the growth and evolution of the city.