The historic Victorian streets and converted warehouses in Shad Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Central Market, one of the largest and oldest markets in Europe, with five food pavillons located inside vast converted Zeppelin hangars, Riga, Latvia, Baltic region, Europe

Swimming pool and converted village buildings at Zoe Hora luxury hotel, Dhermi, Albania, Europe

Green residential apartments and converted gasometers, Gasometer City, Simmering, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Shopping at the baker's in the covered Central Market, converted Zeppelin hangars, Riga, Latvia, Europe

Mezquita-Catedral (Great Mosque of Cordoba), Islamic mosque converted into a Christian cathedral, Cordoba, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

The Central Market, one of the largest and oldest markets in Europe, with five food paviilons located inside vast converted Zeppelin hangars, Riga, Latvia, Baltic region, Europe

Old buildings converted into cafes and shops off Town Hall Square, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe

La Specola tower, converted to an observatory in the 18th century, Padua, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Carlos Amarante square with 18th century Sao Marcos Church and former hospital converted into an hotel, Braga, Minho, Portugal, Europe

The whaler that used to go to Svalbard, with warehouses behind that have been converted into offices, Tromso, Troms, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Old canal warehouses converted to houses, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Converted Oast House, Kent, England

Village Underground Lisboa, an international platform for creativity, art, and culture, built with two buses and 14 shipping containers converted into creative spaces, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Village Underground Lisboa, an international platform for creativity, art, and culture, built with two buses and 14 shipping containers converted into creative spaces, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Church of Santa Engracia converted into National Pantheon, Lisbon, Portugal

Aerial view over the Church of Santa Engracia converted into National Pantheon, Lisbon, Portugal

Church of Santa Engracia converted into National Pantheon, Central crossing and nave polychromed marble patterns and pipe organ, Lisbon, Portugal

Litomerice old town hall converted into a Museum, Litomerice, Bohemia, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

Barquentine Meridianas, now converted for catering purposes, moored by the embankment of the Dane river, Klaipeda, port city on the Baltic Sea, Lithuania, Europe

A half timbered barn with rose covered stone steps in Mezidon-Canon, Normandy, France, Europe

The 14th century Yakutiye Madrasa converted into a Museum, Erzurum, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Former Ani Cathedral converted into a Mosque, Ani Archaeological site, Kars, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Kerala houseboat, an old rice, spice or goods barge converted for popular backwater cruises, Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala, India, Asia

The Forks Historic Port and the Forks Historic Railway Bridge built in 1913 and converted from railway to pedestrian use in the 1960s, over the Assiniboine River, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Jabrin Palace, 17th c. later converted to a fort, Nizwa, Oman, Middle East

Convent of San Francisco, a Parador, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Convent of San Francisco, a Parador, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Convent of San Francisco, a Parador, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Old converted canal warehouse buildings, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Large, wooden built Baptist church at the top of Naga tribal village, community converted from Animism to Christianity, Nagaland, India, Asia

An old half timbered barn converted into a house, Normandy, France, Europe

Zen ambiance instilled into an old farm house converted into residential home, Amber, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Zen ambiance instilled into an old farm house conversion now a residence, Amber, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Zen ambiance instilled into an old farm house conversion now a residence, Amber, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Zen ambiance instilled into an old farm house conversion now a residence, Amber, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Converted oast house at Markbeech, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Albert Dock Sign in front of converted warehouse buildings, Albert Docks, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Oast houses, originally used to dry hops in beer-making, converted into farmhouse accommodation at Hadlow, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Interior of Riga Central Market, converted Zeppelin hangars, Riga, Baltic States, Latvia, Europe

Interior of Riga Central Market, converted Zeppelin hangars, Riga, Baltic States, Latvia, Europe

Exterior view of The Perlan Museum, converted hot water tanks in Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

The Central Market, one of the largest and oldest markets in Europe, with five food pavillons located inside vast converted Zeppelin hangar, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Riga, Latvia, Europe

Garage in Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom

Large traditional barge converted to a bar/restaurant on the Grand Canal, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

The flower market set outside the Central Market that is one of the largest and oldest markets in Europe, with five food pavilions located inside vast converted Zeppelin hangars, Riga, Latvia, Baltic region, Europe

Farm converted into holiday home, Drome, Provence, France, Europe

Traditional fishing cabin converted to a hotel, Reine Rorbuer hotel in Reine, Lofoten Islands, Arctic, Norway.Scandinavia, Europe

Plaza Mayor with converted Bullring, Chinchon, Spain, Europe

Movie theater converted into shop, Duval Street, Key West, Florida, United States of America, North America

Roof terrace seating area of converted farm house, now a residence, Amber, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Gasometers converted into an urban city, Gasometer City, Simmering, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Oast houses, originally used to dry hops in beer-making, converted into farmhouse accommodation at Tudeley, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Exterior view of The Perlan Museum, converted hot water tanks in Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

The historic Victorian streets and converted warehouses in Shad Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Typical riad style house now converted into Hotel Las Casas de la Juderia, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Converted canal warehouses, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Converted warehouses along harbour front, Tromso, Troms, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Movie theater converted into shop, Duval Street, Key West, Florida, United States of America, North America

Movie theater converted into shop, Duval Street, Key West, Florida, United States of America, North America

Old fort, now converted to an hotel, Deogarh, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Typical riad style house now converted into Hotel Las Casas de la Juderia, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Typical riad style house now converted into Hotel Las Casas de la Juderia, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Converted canal warehouses, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Converted canal warehouses, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Old warehouse area now converted into luxury flats and shops, Shad Thames, London SE1, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Typical riad style house now converted into Hotel Las Casas de la Juderia, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Typical riad style house now converted into Hotel Las Casas de la Juderia, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Exterior of Riga Central Market, Riga, Latvia, Baltic States, Europe

Dawn view of the Tate Modern art Gallery taken from the Millenium bridge in London. The Tate Modern is the converted former Bankside power station on the south bank of the Thames River. It was built in two phases between 1947 and 1963 and was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

Early morning view of the Tate Modern art Gallery and Millenium Bridge reflecting in the Thames River in London. The Tate Modern is the converted former Bankside power station on the south bank of the Thames River. It was built in two phases between 1947 and 1963 and was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

Insulation blocks going into the building conversion at the Hyning in Grayrigg, an old farmhouse and barns being converted into eight holiday letting properties, near Kendal, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A solitary mask dancer appears wearing a frightening mask and silk brocade. they circle the courtyard with sprightly leaps. called protectors of faith, or dharmapdla, the origins of figures like these can be traced back to the pre-aryan peoples of india. originally known as yaksas (literally, a wondrous thing), they were tree spirits, who were accepted by the buddhists as defenders of the faith. in nepal and tibet, as in india, local deities were converted into protectors. a devotee of an alien sect devised a means to humiliate the buddha and his disciples. the buddha discovered it and succeeded in converting him to his teaching. due to lack of wisdom, the buddha remarked, some could not realize the goodness of his disciples and he compared the ignorant to the blind and the wise to those who have eyes.nobody is condemned in buddhism, for greatness is latent even in the seemingly lowliest just as lotuses spring from muddy ponds. -the dhammapada. solu khumbu, nepal

Traditional hay meadows at the head of the Langdale valley, Lake District, UK, are some of the best wild flower hay meadows left in the country. Since the second world war, Britian has lost over 95% of its traditional hay meadows, as farmers have converted to silage.

La petite chapelle Restaurant, a converted church, St. Paul de Vence. Provence, France

Sandstone warehouses converted to cafes, galleries and shops at popular Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Early morning view of the Tate Modern art Gallery and Millenium Bridge taken from across the Thames River in London. The Tate Modern is the converted former Bankside power station on the south bank of the Thames River. It was built in two phases between 1947 and 1963 and was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

Interior of the converted Bullring known as Las Arenas Shopping Centre at Placa Espanya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Insulation in the stud walls of one of the bathrooms at the Hyning in Grayrigg, an old farmhouse and barns being converted into eight holiday letting properties, near Kendal, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sandstone warehouses converted to cafes, galleries and shops, with 1270m Mount Wellington beyond, at popular Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Sandstone warehouses converted to cafes, galleries and shops at popular Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

The Torre de Hercules (Tower of Hercules) which was converted into a lighthouse in 1791. It is in the town of La Corun~a along the Atlantic coast of Spain's Galicia region.

Early morning view of the Tate Modern art Gallery and Millenium Bridge reflecting in the Thames River in London. The Tate Modern is the converted former Bankside power station on the south bank of the Thames River. It was built in two phases between 1947 and 1963 and was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

Piping for the ground source heat pump at the Hyning in Grayrigg, an old farmhouse and barns being converted into eight holiday letting properties, near Kendal, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Torre de Hercules (Tower of Hercules) which was converted into a lighthouse in 1791. It is in the town of La Corun~a along the Atlantic coast of Spain's Galicia region.

An old cotton mill converted into housing on the Leeds Liverpool Canal at Bingley, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Exterior of the converted Bullring known as Las Arenas Shopping Centre at Placa Espanya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Sandstone warehouses converted to cafes, galleries and shops at popular Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

One of the triple glazed windows at the Hyning in Grayrigg, an old farmhouse and barns being converted into eight holiday letting properties, near Kendal, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Turkey haghia sophia museum, a former byzantine church dedicated in 537 ad by emperor justinian, and later converted into a mosque by the ottomans. Istanbul

An old cotton mill converted into housing on the Leeds Liverpool Canal at Bingley, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An old iron works site at Backbarrow being turned into residential housing and commercial units, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An old wharf building converted into apartments at Wells Next the Sea in Norfolk England, United Kingdom, Europe

An old iron works site at Backbarrow being turned into residential housing and commercial units, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Oozells Square, in background Ikon gallery, Birmingham, England

Former high-level sportsman Xavier Philippe has converted to goat farming and the manufacture and sale of fresh cheese, tomme cheese, cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt, organic milk

Former high-level sportsman Xavier Philippe has converted to goat farming and the manufacture and sale of fresh cheese, tomme cheese, cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt, organic milk

Former high-level sportsman Xavier Philippe has converted to goat farming and the manufacture and sale of fresh cheese, tomme cheese, cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt, organic milk

Former high-level sportsman Xavier Philippe has converted to goat farming and the manufacture and sale of fresh cheese, tomme cheese, cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt, organic milk

Former high-level sportsman Xavier Philippe has converted to goat farming and the manufacture and sale of fresh cheese, tomme cheese, cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt, organic milk