21. Schedio Architects
- Location of the firm: Chennai
- Typology of heritage conservation work: conservation and heritage management.
- Conservation projects:
- Public structures
- Institutional
- Religious
- Commercial
- Residential projects.
Architect Abirami Reddy believes that schedio or design is as much about understanding the past as it is about designing the future. She draws inspiration from Historic buildings be it the Classical architecture of Greece and Rome or the Colonial architecture of Madras and Pondicherry, in order to design buildings that are modern and contemporary yet timeless and eternal. In addition to producing building designs of high quality, the studio is also ethically committed to conserving local arts and crafts by incorporating them in architecture as much as possible.
A small glimpse of the conservation projects done by the firm are:
Documentation of Historic Home 1 of Subbaraya Reddy Family Vakati Estate, KattuDevadur
There is detailed documentation done of this historic residence by the firm for future
Preservation of Historic Home 2 of Subbaraya Reddy Family, Vakati Estate, KattuDevadur
The historic home 2 of subbarayareddy family is a classic example of a residence with courtyards, decorative old Hindu classical historical columns, along with decorative doors.
The preservation of this historic residence done by the Schedio architects.
22. Somaya and Kalappa Architects
- Location of the firm: Mumbai
- Typology of heritage conservation work: conservation and heritage management.
- Conservation projects:
- Public structures
- Institutional
- Religious
- Commercial
- Residential projects.
The multidisciplinary firm which also has conservation of heritage building as one of the noteworthy features of the firm started in a small shed now being recognized internationally, the principal architect Brinda Somayahas carved a niche in the conservation heritage management as well in architecture.
A small glimpse of the conservation works done by this firm are:
Bombay House:
- Client: Tata Sons Limited
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Status: Completed 2018
- Area: 1,10,000sqft
Services: Retrofitting and Re-architecture.
The project was supposed to be inaugurated on 29th July 2018 J.R.D. Tata’s birthday after the process of retrofitting and refurbishing. The modifications were:
- Most external service lines relocated internally (plumbing, sanitation, air conditioners, etc).
- Repaired cornices.
- Change of external lighting.
- Redone three entrance canopies.
- Concrete pavers introduced around the building.
- Floorwise conceptualization to depict the chronological narration of the tata group- evolution, reflection, metamorphosis.
| Modified interiors of the Bombay House source: https://www.snkindia.com/
The Old Yacht Club:
- Client: Department of Atomic Energy
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Status: Completed 2007
- Area: 69930 sqft
- Services: Restoration and Expansion
The existing structure was strengthened and restored keeping in mind the new requirements of the user. The original building was completed in 1881. John Adams was the architect of the club premises. In 1976 due to structural reasons about one-third of the existing building was demolished and R.C.C. interventions introduced.
SNK was appointed to restore the old existing building and reconstruct the demolished section. Once a retreat for the city’s resident Europeans, the Old Yacht Club is today a hub for the Department of Atomic Energy
| Rear View of old yacht club source: https://www.snkindia.com/
23. Sthapatya
- Location of the firm: Jaipur
- Typology of heritage conservation work: conservation and heritage management.
- Conservation projects:
- Public structures
- Institutional
- Religious
- Commercial
- Residential projects.
Sthapatya Architects is a Jaipur based architectural consulting firm, established in 1996 by the architect’s duo and co-founders Sandeep Khandelwal and Ritu Khandelwal. They graduated from the first batch of architecture from MNIT, Jaipur and are members of the IIA, COA, IIID, Ph.D., and PETA. Plunging straight into private practice, right from college times, the creative couple progressed to make a mark in the design fabric of Rajasthan.
With a modern and progressive methodology using the latest technology & tools of design, the workplace is a nurturing and informal environment to bring out the best in design inculcating a studio space like culture.
A small glimpse of the heritage conservation works done by the firm are:
MEJAGARH FORT:
- Land Area of the Fort: approx. 48,260 sq. ft. Plinth Area of the Fort: 19,000 sq. ft.
- Comprising of four floors, the Fort had about 50 rooms & 12 restrooms apart from about 10 open courtyards, which can be converted into Halls.
- Located in northwest India, about 16 km from Bhilwara (a highly industrialized sector of Rajasthan) lies the Mejagarh Fort. The study unravels how the founder of the royal legacy of Meja Rawal Amar Singh Ji, who was in the service of the Maharana of Mewar, inherited the property. Impressed & overwhelmed by his act of bravery & loyalty, Maharana Shambhu Singh Ji granted him a Jagir in 1871, comprising of a picturesque village called Meja along with 23 other hamlets, surrounded by a scenic topography. Meja dam is one of the biggest irrigation projects in the state.
- Began in the year 1875, the fort was assertively built over five years, under the supervision of Rawat Amar Singh Ji. Meja easily resolves into two cognate units, inseparable yet distinct and unique; fort and village. Meja’s architecture is a superlative blend of Rajput and Mughal style that was favored by the ruling elite at that time. Its austere facade is lightened by a large intricately carved jharokha on the top of an arched gateway with a huge wood and iron doors. The palace is built on a regular plan with two chowks (courtyards) and Burj on its four corners.
- The arched entrance leads to the Mardana Chowk (outer courtyard) which is enclosed on all sides by various areas such as Mata Ji ka Mandir, Salah Khana, NeechekiTabariya, MardanaBaithak, etc.
ALILA FORT BISHANGARH – EXTERIOR:
- The bare magnificent 230-year-old structure of the warrior fort of the kachawa clan stands atop a granite hillock looking over the small village of bishangarh.
- It had been lying empty for years inhabited by bats and monkeys.
- The great structure has lost its purpose of a refugee fort in today’s day and age and hence the visionary decision was made to adapt it into a hotel property, giving it a new stage of life.
- Client Name: Kings and Knights Heritage Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
- Design Ethos: Indian / Ethnic
- Our Service: Heritage Conservation
- Status: Completed
- Total Area: 1,55,000 Sq.Ft.
24. Studio Verge
- Location of the firm: Bangalore
- Typology of heritage conservation work: conservation and heritage management.
- Conservation projects:
- Public structures
- Institutional
- Religious
- Commercial
- Residential projects.
The firm was established in 2014 with a portfolio of homes, apartments, villa communities, resorts, and learning spaces. Sustainability through passive design and earth construction. Starting in 2018 the firm expanded under Ar. SharanyaIyer’s leadership includes 100+ acres master plans and urban design projects involving heritage and tourism for prestigious clients such as INTACH, the government of Karnataka and Infosys foundation.
A small glimpse of the heritage works by the firm are:
MelukotePanchakalyani:
- State archaeology protected the stepped well with adjoining shrines and mandapas.
- Dating from 900-1100BCE
- From the Mandya District, Karnataka.
- Documentations, drawings, condition mapping, conservation recommendations, pilgrim amenities were done for the heritage structure.
Nandibettamasterplan:
- 97 acres tourism master plan for the Nandi hilltop.
- 6-acre entry plaza, urban design, and tender drawings.
- Nandi hills, Chikballapur district in Karnataka
- Conservation master plan by INTACH Bangalore chapter.
25. Vikas Dilawari Architects
- Location of the firm: Mumbai
- Typology of heritage conservation work: conservation and heritage management.
Conservation projects:
- Public structures
- Institutional
- Religious
- Commercial
- Residential projects.
Vikas Dilawari architects are one of the most experienced firms in conservation and heritage management architecture for 30 years. They have an experience of restoration of iconic structures like the J.N.Petit library in Mumbai, Aga Khan Palace of Pune and many more..
The principal architect Vikas Dilawari specializes in conservation and heritage management after doing double masters in the same. Leading his firm successfully in this field for the past three decades.
Some examples of the restoration and conservation done by the firm are:
J.N. Petit Library
- Location: Fort, Mumbai
- Year of commencement: 2013
- Year of completion: 2015
The JN Petit Library and the Reading room is an iconic building on D. N. Road, Mumbai constructed in the last decade of the 19th Century. It is one of the few examples of public libraries and reading rooms in a city.
The restoration process consisted of structural repairs, waterproofing to make the building watertight and fenestration repairs. The interiors were restored to their original finish and detail.
The restoration of the project also won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Distinction for the year 2015.
Army Navy Building
- Location: Fort, Mumbai
- Year of commencement: 1998
- Year of completion: Ongoing
A heritage Building at Kala Ghoda, Mumbai for M/s Tata Sons Ltd. Army Navy Building is the first tenanted building to be comprehensively be restored in 1998. This was followed a modification of entrance lobby and enhancing the public areas like arcades, corridors and tidying the electrical routes. The ongoing repairs include the complete tile roof repairs.
