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# Heritage Restoration & Adaptive Reuse in Mumbai

By [Malik Architecture](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture) · We restore and adapt heritage buildings by uncovering original materials and structure, reinforcing where needed, and creating new spaces that keep the building’s history alive.

## Locations

Takes projects across India; Visit office at Ballard Estate, Mumbai

### Travels to

- Takes projects across India (India, India)

### Visit at

- Office at Ballard Estate, Mumbai (restores near Colaba, Nariman Point, Churchgate, Kala Ghoda, Gateway of India)

## Pricing guide (estimates)

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

### Design Consultancy & Heritage Management Fee

Professional fees for 3D LiDAR scanning, forensic structural audits, architectural design, and site supervision.

Typically ₹1,200-1,800 ₹ per sq. ft. of built-up area (estimate)

#### A. Discovery & Documentation
* **3D LiDAR Scanning:** Point-cloud scanning of the structure to map undulations and structural deviations.
* **Forensic Audit:** Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of walls and timber to determine load-bearing capacity.
* **Historical Research:** Archival research to determine original lineage and spatial vocabulary.

#### B. Design & Strategy
* **Architectural Concept:** Creation of design blending heritage conservation with modern utility.
* **Detailed Working Drawings:** Shop drawings for custom steel connections, joinery, and service integration.
* **Landscape Integration:** Design strategy to retain existing flora and trees.

#### C. Project Management
* **Principal Involvement:** Regular site visits by Principal Architects for on-site decisions.
* **Liaison Support:** Technical drawings and assistance for Heritage Committee approvals.
* **Turnkey Supervision:** Full-time site supervision to ensure construction follows strict design intent.

### Structural Restoration & Shell Consolidation

Manual plaster stripping, custom steel reinforcement of vintage trusses, and complete restoration of the masonry shell.

Typically ₹4,500-6,500 ₹ per sq. ft. of built-up area (estimate)

#### A. Archaeological Unmaking & Prep
* **Manual Plaster Removal:** Hand scraping of existing wall plaster to reveal original brickwork without damaging the patina.
* **Debris Management:** Sorting removal material to salvage reusable heritage tiles, wood, or stones.
* **Structural Propping:** Heavy-duty scaffolding to support sagging roofs or floors during intervention.

#### B. Structural Surgery & Retrofitting
* **Truss Reinforcement:** Sandwiching wooden truss members between custom-fabricated steel plates (MS or Corten).
* **Masonry Stitching:** Rebuilding brick/stone junctions using lime mortar and insertion of jack arches.
* **Foundation Stabilization:** Grouting and underpinning existing foundations to correct settlement.
* **Roof Restoration:** Repairing North-light trusses, replacing purlins, and installing insulated roofing sheets.

#### C. Material Restoration
* **Vintage Woodworks:** Stripping, treating, and polishing original Burma Teak columns and fenestrations.
* **Metal Fabrication:** On-site fabrication of structural steel inserts, gutters, and downtakes.

### Adaptive Reuse Interiors & Services Fit-out

Installation of industrial HVAC, gallery-grade lighting, architectural glazing, and poured concrete flooring.

Typically ₹6,000-8,500 ₹ per sq. ft. of carpet area (estimate)

#### A. Spatial Interventions & Glazing
* **Custom Skylights:** Fabrication of angular, steel-framed glass roofs to manipulate natural light.
* **Architectural Glazing:** Frameless glass partitions and high-performance windows.
* **Flooring:** Laser-leveled, poured-in-place concrete (IPS) flooring with surface hardeners.

#### B. MEP & Climate Control
* **Exposed HVAC Systems:** VRF/VRV air-conditioning with exposed spiral ducting spray-painted to match interiors.
* **Gallery-Grade Lighting:** Architectural track lighting systems designed for wall washing, including dimming automation.
* **Concealed Services:** Routing electrical conduits and plumbing externally to avoid cutting heritage masonry.

#### C. Joinery & Finishes
* **Contemporary Insertions:** Fabrication of modern steel/wood staircases and mezzanines.
* **Acoustic Treatment:** Paneling or baffles integrated into the roof structure.
* **Restroom Fit-outs:** High-end sanitaryware with pressure pumps integrated into the industrial context.

## About Heritage Restoration & Adaptive Reuse

### Listening to Spaces, Not Just Designing Them

I don’t walk into heritage projects with a big plan ready. For me, restoration starts by sitting quietly in the space, letting its history speak. My job is to find what’s already there, what’s hidden under layers, and then figure out how to let the old and new coexist. Sometimes, the best restoration feels more like archaeology than architecture.

### How I Work with Heritage

- First, I spend real time on-site. Not rushing. I peel away the old, sometimes months scraping plaster off to uncover original brick or Burma teak. It’s slow, but that’s how you find the building’s true bones.
- If the structure’s weak, I reinforce. Maybe sandwich old wood between steel plates, or prop up sagging roofs with new trusses. It’s basically surgery for buildings.
- I don’t do generic spaces. When I adapt an old factory or mansion, the aim is a place with character — light, shadow, texture, and the spirit of its history. Could be a gallery, office, or something new, but it’s always true to the original.

### The Ballard Estate Ice Factory Story

In Mumbai, I helped revive a 147-year-old ice factory, now IF.BE. Clearing the clutter let a banyan tree breathe again, and the new steel roof talks to the old brick — not just covering it up. The light shifts all day, giving the place its own mood.

### From Start to Finish, I’m Hands-On

I like to stay with the project all the way — design, build, every detail. That’s how the vision survives the entire process and the place doesn’t lose its story. If you want adaptive reuse done right, this is the way I work.

## Highlights

Browse through Malik Architecture's best work.

### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse/featured)

- ![My work seeks to create spaces that are alive. Here at IF.BE, the revived 147-year-old ice factory, the central courtyard becomes a stage for performance, a place where the community can gather and engage with art, history, and each other under the gaze of a resurrected banyan tree.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1dde88ed-cfd0-4a5e-9a7c-4ac8df6f849c)
- [Video: I believe the first step in architecture is to be silent and listen to the space. This video explains my process, which is less about design and more like archaeology or even an orthopedic procedure. It is a painstaking, reflexive journey of discovery, pinning, and suturing to bring a structure's history into dialogue with the present.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f1ab569-25bf-41ce-ad07-74c029a25b88)
- ![In the restoration of the Wageshwar Temple, the goal was not simply to rebuild, but to draw light into its ancient heart. These shafts of sunlight are not an accident; they are a deliberate part of the design, creating a direct and moving connection between the structure and the spirit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75e9c1f9-9f05-4461-9575-eb4e1e47a6cf)
- ![This graphic shows the anatomy of our intervention. It illustrates the surgical retrofits and structural supports needed to stabilize the old ice factory, blending technical drawings with before and after imagery. It is a map of how we suture the 'Found' to the 'Made' with both respect and precision.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33fcef96-b244-4b51-907e-9cb6f87e1570)
- ![A restored space becomes a place for learning. I find great meaning in walking students through a completed project like IF.BE, sharing the stories embedded in the walls and the philosophical choices that guided the adaptive reuse. It is about passing on the custodianship of our built heritage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d7fb52f-65ea-42e1-b789-96f9161a772f)
- [Video: The banyan tree was the protagonist of the IF.BE project. This video discusses the 'why' behind the restoration, a search for a home for creative people in a city starved of cultural spaces. It is about repurposing our industrial heritage and creating an equitable dialogue with history.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ac82fab-a8b9-47e8-9d8d-9897bb1695c7)
- ![The philosophy is grounded in tangible work. This is the reality of restoration: the slow, patient scraping of plaster to reveal 150-year-old brickwork and the skilled welding of steel to support failing structures. This hands-on approach is fundamental to the honesty of the final space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22826135-9abd-4948-9114-a661821b093d)
- ![The entrance to IF.BE at night, now a beacon in Mumbai's heritage precinct. What was once a decaying factory is now a public space for discourse and art, serving as a living example of sustainability through preservation. It is a seed for urban regeneration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/419b68f2-66d1-4c82-89b6-2083a226bc0f)

### [IF.BE: The Ice Factory Reimagined](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse/if-be-the-ice-factory-reimagined)

- ![The completed 'Cathedral' space at IF.BE, filled for a public talk. The new roof structure, with its geometric windows, dialogues with the old brick walls and the central banyan tree, creating a dynamic venue for cultural exchange and architectural discourse.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0a71739-454c-48cc-a64c-04e7e40d1867)
- ![A panel discussion in progress at IF.BE. The space was designed to be a platform for discourse, where the restored industrial architecture, with its exposed brick and concrete floors, provides a textured backdrop for conversations on art and design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d4704a0-19af-4df2-923c-ec39912c744d)
- ![Architectural models on display within the main hall of the restored ice factory. The interplay of focused lighting on the exposed brick walls highlights the building's original texture, creating a dramatic gallery setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a4e9d6c-13ce-436d-8dac-d0c574eea811)
- ![The exhibition space at IF.BE, where the raw, historic character of the building is preserved. The dark, atmospheric interior allows the architectural models to stand out as sculptural objects, demonstrating how heritage spaces can be adapted for contemporary use.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd252cda-eab1-4582-93e9-359ae759bebf)
- ![A view through the glass facade of the exhibition area at IF.BE. The design intentionally creates layers of transparency, connecting the interior gallery to the street and inviting the public to engage with the architectural models and the historic space itself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c720a3fd-3189-4317-8717-b1bd161d2edb)
- ![An audience of international students listens intently during a walkthrough. The space is not just a building but a teaching tool, demonstrating principles of adaptive reuse, structural intervention, and the integration of nature in an urban context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85f4ffed-6fb5-4cd4-8b05-548267c1968d)
- ![Students from Vienna's HB2 program examining a detailed architectural model. It is rewarding to see the next generation of architects interacting with the physical results of a complex heritage conservation project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b18ac128-e74e-4486-be0f-47713f19466f)
- ![Visitors exploring an exhibition along the historic brick wall of the substation. The design of IF.BE encourages movement and discovery, allowing people to formulate their own conversations with the space and its history.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4bf6028-4640-464e-97bd-f15e5cd2b11d)
- [Video: A moment of conversation with Pritzker Laureate Peter Zumthor at IF.BE. It was an honor to host such a respected figure in a space born from a deep appreciation for material, atmosphere, and time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0716ffbf-945d-4a64-85b7-14a7f1d27b5c)
- ![Discussing the evolution of housing in Mumbai with researcher Cassim Shepard. The banyan tree at IF.BE, a symbol of resilience and growth, serves as a fitting backdrop for conversations about our city's architectural future.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d12d2e2b-5df8-431a-b295-d45a143cdf0d)
- ![This graphic illustrates the vision for IF.BE as a seed of urban regeneration. The banyan tree is the heart, with the new structure acting as a canvas that invites community engagement, creating a flexible space for art and architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6989e357-5583-4772-a6ba-3031b30a6820)

### [The Archaeological Process: Unmaking & Remaking](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse/the-archaeological-process-unmaking-remaking)

- ![The courtyard of the Ambico Ice Factory before our intervention. This image documents the cluttered state, with ad-hoc structures choking the banyan tree and obscuring the building's original connection to the street.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12bade58-fe72-49ae-812f-518c5160bd47)
- ![The factory as we found it, buried under layers of plaster and neglect. The top image shows the unassuming entrance on Calicut Street, giving no hint of the vast industrial heritage space that lay within.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64c9332a-55c9-49e0-9260-af726603f3dc)
- ![The site of the old office and water tank, where the banyan tree's roots were choked by concrete and rubble. Freeing this tree was the spark of inspiration that guided the entire adaptive reuse project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7bf917cc-ff31-469d-9f17-7fd128659a87)
- ![This was the state of the temporary workers' housing on the site. Part of the restoration process involved carefully clearing these arbitrary additions to reveal the original courtyard and structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6956bd1-f0b0-45c9-8b26-a99a7fa2cc1a)
- ![The original sign of the Ambico Ice Factory revealed as layers of plaster were stripped away. This was a moment of discovery, a direct connection to the building's 147-year history of manufacturing ice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/883b3c61-1296-4490-a16e-22136eab5915)
- ![The process of clearing the rubble around the base of the banyan tree. This was a critical act of "unmaking" to allow the tree to breathe and to re-establish it as the central fulcrum of the entire project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/800b0e1d-3772-4a68-9eb4-0300d6960f37)
- ![Workers carefully exposing the 147-year-old brickwork of the ice factory. Weakened truss members were sandwiched between new steel plates, an example of the surgical retrofits needed to add strength while preserving the original structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c9113b4-a66b-46f7-802a-03b77b120509)
- ![The substation during the restoration process. Sagging roof trusses were supported with new steel, and the masonry wall was rebuilt, creating an opportunity for a vertical window that now connects the space to the courtyard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8bd0d5e2-1220-4166-a08e-3870f0bbc4a7)
- ![Construction in the courtyard, connecting the Cathedral and Substation spaces. The new steel truss lantern is a modern interpretation of a historic detail, designed to cast shifting, dappled light throughout the day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5d67c93-7966-46f5-ae5e-a6c9d4118671)
- ![Craftsmen at work inside a heritage site. This image captures the quiet precision of the process, where every detail is executed by hand. The integration of design and build ensures this intent is carried through to the final form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b334694-3cab-4dce-80e4-8f32839e38bc)
- ![A view down a long verandah during restoration. We are shaping this adaptive reuse project with care, working with the existing materials like the tiled floor, exposed brick, and wooden ceiling to guide our interventions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37d791ca-c8ab-41b5-b546-dbde9602c452)
- ![A new, precisely engineered element being installed within the raw, historic shell. This juxtaposition of the 'Made' and the 'Found' is central to my turnkey design and build approach, ensuring a seamless execution of complex ideas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06350b95-55d7-4e64-8995-b04cfe00c7d8)
- ![A team member directs the installation of a complex service duct. My hands-on site involvement means I am present for these critical moments, ensuring every detail aligns with the overall vision for the adaptive reuse project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29dac82c-749e-4cdb-9e88-99a84dc443d1)
- ![The process of integrating modern systems into a historic structure. This requires careful planning and execution to ensure new services like HVAC are seamlessly woven into the old building's fabric without compromising its integrity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/581e21fa-de7c-49b6-a525-e954a4cbc2a5)
- ![A new structural element being prepared for installation against the original brick wall. This image shows the careful balance of preservation and intervention, where new additions are designed to support and enhance the historic context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5a1a0c0-142c-4985-8fc2-a7023e8091c2)

### [From Sketch to Structure: The Architectural Vision](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse/from-sketch-to-structure-the-architectural-vision)

- ![An early concept sketch responding to the context of the ice factory. The critical move was the recovery of the courtyard to allow the banyan tree to breathe and to shelter new cultural spaces through a dialogue with the original structures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9db5a69-4dd8-4c40-9e38-18f682db6cec)
- ![A case study diagram illustrating the dilapidated state of the ice factory before restoration. It maps the key areas requiring intervention, from the choked banyan tree to the cold storage area that needed massive structural strengthening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ebdd2a59-f436-4f0b-b06d-6d8b9bd6a1c3)
- ![The ground floor plan for IF.BE. This drawing shows the final layout, revealing the organizational anatomy of the space, from the main entry to the courtyard, Cathedral, and the original Ice Factory hall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f7d82d2-b514-4b01-839b-d788869f23da)
- ![An exploded axonometric drawing of the IF.BE project. This diagram deconstructs the building into its core components, showing the relationship between the existing structures and the new, mutated roof forms that were added.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc2199a5-22af-4754-a0e7-39535fdc4b8b)
- ![A sectional sketch showing the transformation into IF.BE. It illustrates how the new roof extends over the courtyard, creating a sheltered public space while connecting the two parallel streets, Calicut and Cochin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7cef6e9-1ca9-4b24-9d6a-149330788d94)
- ![A "Then and Now" comparison of the ice factory and substation. Repurposing began with revealing the layers underneath, while the dilapidated substation required significant retrofitting with new steel members to ensure its stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b774da21-d604-45f4-8feb-a7a95ee1ce32)
- ![This graphic is a palimpsest, layering drawings and photos to show the journey of the ice factory's transformation. It represents the hundreds of man-hours spent on site, piecing together fragments to understand the building's original spatial vocabulary.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ea065a8-f4af-48c9-94d7-f61eb92069a3)
- ![A collage of architectural drawings and site photos. This visual exploration documents the process of "unmaking" and "remaking" the factory, treating the site as an archaeological dig to inform the new design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a710e3b-d0a9-4080-9223-4868a5dc8424)
- ![A detailed sketch of the factory chimney overlaid on a photo of a craftsman at work. This graphic highlights the dialogue between the historical elements we chose to preserve and the human effort required to restore them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/679e562d-7905-4497-88c6-d788eb76fe59)
- ![This composite graphic layers multiple axonometric views and sketches. It visualizes the complex process of reimagining the factory, where we pieced together material fragments and measurements to develop a new architectural language.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b7d5f8a-0782-49ae-8abf-25ac2f8550b5)
- ![An abstract composition of site plans and structural diagrams. This graphic represents the deep, multi-layered investigation required to sensitively "remake" a historic industrial building for a new purpose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a588ddab-92d3-47fe-8de8-f12ebdca1745)
- ![A detailed study of the new roof structure. The design features a series of mutated trusses that rotate and dip, responding to the need to preserve light and ventilation for neighboring buildings while sheltering the new spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb1a9dc0-53b7-42db-abd4-2a9fa20ece8d)

### [Wageshwar Temple: A Dialogue with Light](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse/wageshwar-temple-a-dialogue-with-light)

- [Video: Beams of light pierce the darkness of the restored Wageshwar Temple. The design of the roof openings was carefully calibrated to create these dramatic moments, transforming the interior into a space of profound spiritual connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/150dd5e3-c1ce-44fd-b20f-e17c615243d5)
- ![Light as a building material. Here, a sunbeam cuts across the ancient stone, highlighting the texture and form of the temple's interior architecture. This was a key part of the restoration philosophy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b8e4acd-8968-4042-b4aa-c5e97ab3ccad)
- ![A priest stands within the sanctum, illuminated by a focused shaft of light. The restoration aimed to enhance the spiritual experience, making the play of light and shadow as important as the stone itself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9de3da08-ae47-486c-821e-2cbc16b6420d)
- ![Looking up at the geometric stone ceiling of the Wageshwar Temple. The openings are precisely placed to capture the sun's movement, creating a dynamic and ever-changing atmosphere within the sacred space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e6e7164a-3349-4ede-8df3-ee3afb5b55c9)
- ![The intricate geometry of the temple's ceiling, with small apertures allowing light to enter. This detail shows how ancient construction techniques can be used to create powerful, timeless architectural effects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9b2aceb-81f6-4f77-b3cf-564c088986a0)
- ![A sketch by architect Peter Rich, capturing his experience of the temple. His words describe it as a "glorious demonstration of love and gift exchange," reflecting the deep reverence that guided this restoration project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b920ca6-69c7-45ce-8ee1-15b897635a4f)
- ![Peter Rich's words describe the pilgrimage to the temple as a "spiritual revelation." The tomb's details revealed themselves gradually, like a game of chess whose components played a music score of their own.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b8c011b-3b0f-43b5-8671-a9d68c762379)
- ![This sketch captures the temple as it emerges from the water after the monsoon. It reflects the reverence for the natural cycles that are deeply intertwined with the site's existence and our approach to its restoration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b05e3d0b-5746-448e-8f68-207ead6ded21)
- ![An expressive sketch of the temple's form. This drawing conveys the raw, sculptural power of the ancient structure and its relationship to the surrounding landscape, a key consideration in its sensitive restoration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c54825cd-e69f-4cb9-8b69-1f0b5f77c6b0)
- ![A sketch focusing on the temple's relationship with the water. The annual submersion and re-emergence of the structure is a powerful narrative that we sought to honor and celebrate in our restoration work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fbf6ad11-eb12-4812-93ce-098fe6fe06f0)

### [Revisiting a Landmark: Unit Trust of India HQ](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse/revisiting-a-landmark-unit-trust-of-india-hq)

- ![A view of the revisited Unit Trust of India HQ. To meet the organization's evolving needs, we introduced curvilinear forms of stirated wood. These appear as scattered sculptures, creating a new dynamic within the original structure we designed 27 years ago.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08605da1-6df5-418f-b0be-47f3aa5194d4)

### [New Horizons: Works in Progress](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse/new-horizons-works-in-progress)

- ![Reflections in a flooded room of a new project site. Water and light reveal the elegant arches of the windows, hinting at the building's past and offering a moment of poetry before the rigorous work of restoration begins.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b594dd2-4fb3-4145-b6a9-5807eef347ce)
- ![An early exploration of a new heritage project. The exposed brick, original window grill, and wooden beams offer a rich palette of 'Found' materials that will inform the narrative of this upcoming adaptive reuse project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e12adcb-ca91-4175-9ec9-2dcec13ffd9b)
- ![A raw interior space in a new project. The exposed brick and wooden roof structure provide the historical canvas upon which we will begin the process of surgical intervention and architectural dialogue.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d7d9ef4-6eb5-4ec9-9617-93b57503699f)
- ![A moment of quiet contemplation on a new site. The interplay of light, shadow, and raw materials is where the story of a building begins. My process starts here, by listening to what the space has to say.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8172386-aab7-407f-ab1a-a8158c6f7805)
- ![Workers on site at a new restoration project. This black and white image captures the stark reality of the initial phase, where we begin the careful process of stabilizing and uncovering the building's hidden character.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4cbc47b-8929-43a4-a190-e5c974ba4ec5)

### [Philosophy & Practice: Sharing the Vision](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/heritage-restoration-adaptive-reuse/philosophy-practice-sharing-the-vision)

- [Video: Speaking at the AZA Conference about my practice's search for 'Equilibrium'. I believe it is incumbent upon us as architects to act as custodians, to observe and evolve the deep, accumulated intelligence of the spaces we inherit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c86bf2ae-a4e2-4d6b-a8fc-de1decb57aab)
- [Video: A short film about our studio, located in the historic Ballard Estate. The area itself is an inspiration, a convergence of history and urbanism that provides a rich context for our work in heritage restoration and contemporary design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/759a50b9-50b4-4b6e-931d-c32257a5e4fb)

## Meet your expert

[Malik Architecture](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture)

### My story

Studied at Cornell, came back home to Bombay—felt lost, honestly. That confusion pushed me into questioning what architects really do. I don’t see myself as some grand 'author', more like a catalyst. Nature leads, we just try to keep up. 'Form Follows Life'—not just a line, it’s how we work. Sometimes the land says something, you just have to listen. Plant seeds, see what grows. No fixed endings, just the search.

### My work

- **Design & Build Services**: We work on architecture and interiors—private homes, villas, commercial HQs, and turnkey projects.
- **Listening to Place**: We start with silence on site. The land, climate, and history guide us, not pre-set plans.
- **Adaptive Reuse of Heritage**: Restoring old Bombay buildings is like archaeology—careful, respectful, sometimes messy, but always honest.
- **Handmade & Sustainable**: We use local, low-impact materials—brick, stone, terrazzo. Handmade stone architecture is our thing.
- **Design That Feels Right**: Good design should feel like it belongs—essential, natural, not forced. It needs spirit.

## More services from Malik Architecture

- [Design & Build Services](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/design-build-services) · ₹3,000-6,000 per sq ft (estimate)
- [Architectural Design](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/architectural-design) · ₹120-300 per sq.ft. (estimate)
- [Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/malik_architecture/interior-design) · ₹2,000-5,000 per sqft (estimate)

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