Adaptive Reuse & Heritage Restoration
Available across Ahmedabad
We restore and repurpose old buildings for new uses, keeping their history, local craft, and sustainability at the center.
Pricing Guide
Industrial Warehouse & Factory Revitalization
Architectural Documentation
- Digital mapping of existing shells including columns, trusses, and plinths.
- Visual structural health check for preliminary load-bearing assessment.
- Strategic zoning for modern usage within old grids.
Design & Specifications
- Intervention strategies to maximize volume without core demolition.
- Selection of robust industrial finishes like Kota stone, Terrazzo, and exposed brick.
- Custom fenestration detailing to replace old windows with high-performance glass.
Service Integration
- Exposed routing of HVAC ducts and electrical trays to avoid visual clutter.
- Integration of internal courtyards or green pockets to soften industrial edges.
Supervision
- Fortnightly site visits by the principal architect.
- Coordination with fabricators to ensure design intent.
Eco-Tourism & Rural Hospitality Design
Site Planning
- Topographical designs that follow natural land contours.
- Orientation planning to maximize valley and nature views.
Sustainable Architecture
- Specifications for local materials like bamboo roofing and slate shingles.
- Design of low-footprint pavilions, decks, and semi-open spaces.
Landscape Integration
- Hardscape detailing for outdoor seating, stone benches, and pathways.
- Multi-use programmatic design elements.
Remote Management
- Hybrid virtual and physical monitoring for remote sites.
- Assistance in sourcing local materials to reduce transport costs.
Heritage Structure Restoration & Conservation
Research & Strategy
- Historical archiving and building lineage research.
- Dilapidation reporting to map cracks, dampness, and rot.
- Study of local craftsmanship and masonry styles.
Conservation Design
- Formulation of specific lime plaster and mud mortar recipes.
- Non-invasive structural retrofitting plans.
- Detailing for facade revitalization including chajjas and balconies.
Artisan Management
- Curation and onboarding of master craftsmen like Likhai woodworkers.
- Supervision of traditional application techniques.
Spatial Integration
- Adaptive reuse interventions for modern amenities.
- Exhibition and display design where applicable.
About Adaptive Reuse & Heritage Restoration
We work with buildings that have seen it all. I see each old wall and creaky floor as a piece of living history, not just something to fix up. My goal is to take forgotten spaces and give them a second chance, blending their past with what people need today.
How I Work
- I dive into the stories of the place and the people first. No cookie-cutter style, just what fits the vibe and memory of the building.
- Restoring isn’t just patchwork. Sometimes it’s about using local mud plaster or adding a skylight for natural light, but always respecting what’s already there.
- I bring in local artisans whenever I can. If you’ve seen Likhai woodwork in Uttarakhand, you know how much craft matters.
- Sustainable adaptive reuse is at the core - reusing what’s there, cutting down waste, and making sure these buildings stick around.
What I’ve Done
- The Rung Community Museum in Uttarakhand - took an old dharamshala and turned it into a museum using local woodwork.
- Sargakhet Handicraft Centre - restored a British-era post office so local artisans have a place to work and show their stuff.
- Factory to office in Ahmedabad - converted an industrial space into a green, open workspace.
What I Offer
- Context-sensitive restoration and revitalized historic buildings
- Repurposing for new uses - museums, offices, cafes, or community centers
- Integrating modern stuff into old places, keeping local craftsmanship front and center
You get a building that feels both old and new, ready for the next chapter.
Meet your Expert
Compartment S4
155 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We call ourselves Compartment S4, like a train ride with co-passengers, always moving, always learning. Our studios are in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, but really, our home is the creative process. We love site visits—sometimes it’s a dharamshala in Uttarakhand, sometimes a plaza for women in Ahmedabad. Design for us is quiet, strong, and rooted in care. We’re here for the stories, the laughter, and the spaces that bring people together.
My Work
What We Do - Architecture, Urban Design, and Interior Design for residences, restaurants, and community spaces. We focus on adaptive reuse architecture and heritage revitalization design.
Our Approach - Every project is a story. We keep it people-centric, context-sensitive, blending a lived-in vibe with minimalist residential interiors.
How We Work - We sketch, shuffle, get our hands dirty. We listen to the place, the people, and let that shape the design.
What You Get - Spaces that feel earthy and calm. We create visual and emotional anchors, where daily life meets thoughtful design.
