Patio Bullrich

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/patio-bullrich

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Retiro neighborhood, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2. What is the original building's primary function?Auction house for livestock (cattle) and art
3. Where is Patio Bullrich located?It is in the Retiro neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
4. Why was the old Bullrich building turned into a mall?The building was turned into a mall to keep its historic architecture safe and give it a new, useful purpose.

Adaptive Reuse: The process of repurposing an old building for a new use while retaining its historic features.
Urban Revitalization: The process of improving and renewing a city or urban area, often by redeveloping existing structures.
Heritage Preservation: The act of protecting and maintaining buildings, sites, and artifacts of historical or cultural significance.