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Practical observations from drawing and building in Barbados, covering climate, materials, cost and the details that decide how a house performs.
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Bridgetown’s historic buildings need repair, viable uses and regular occupation.
Heritage city (Bridgetown) · Bridgetown / Heritage / Restoration
Jahmal Springer, Lead Designer, Blue Island Projects
11 August 2026 · 6 min read
Design notes
Restoration, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse are not the same thing, and confusing them is how good Barbadian buildings get ruined by well-intentioned work. Here's how I decide which one a building actually needs.
Modern (2000s–today) · Restoration / Adaptive reuse / Materials
Jahmal Springer, Lead Designer, Blue Island Projects
28 April 2026 · 4 min read
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