Architectural Conservation & Adaptive Reuse
Available across India
We restore and repurpose old buildings by combining original features with new uses and materials, focusing on sustainability and creative reuse.
Pricing Guide
Residential Heritage Restoration & Modernization
Scope of Services
- Structural Health Audit: Comprehensive check of load-bearing walls and timber rafters with design for surgical strengthening (jacketing) without demolition.
- Modern Utility Integration: Routing electrical and HVAC conduits inside 50+ year old walls to ensure modern comfort without exposed piping.
- Layout Modification: Safely removing partition walls and introducing skylights to convert dark rooms into open-plan spaces.
Material & Finish
- Vernacular Restoration: Detailed preservation plans for Acchukal stone pillars, Madras terrace roofs, and brick arches.
- Breathable Finishes: Specification of Lime Plaster (Araish) and Oxide flooring to match original thermal properties.
Execution & Sourcing
- Salvage Strategy: Inventorying onsite debris like old door frames to redesign them into furniture.
- Artisan Coordination: Managing niche vendors for lime work and stone masonry during weekly site visits.
Commercial Adaptive Reuse & Industrial Interiors
Concept & Spatial Planning
- Narrative Design: Creating bespoke installations using industrial scrap (aircraft parts, boilers) as focal points.
- Volume Optimization: Inserting mezzanines in double-height sheds to maximize seating capacity and revenue per square foot.
- Sensory Engineering: Acoustic paneling disguised as art and lighting design to highlight exposed brick and raw concrete textures.
Technical Engineering
- Load Retrofitting: Strengthening floors and columns to support heavy brewing tanks or kitchen machinery.
- Compliance Redesign: Adapting old shells to meet modern Fire Safety and FSSAI entry/exit norms.
Sourcing & Fabrication
- Scrap Sourcing: Guiding procurement of upcyclable junk materials like shipping containers or metal sheets.
- Custom Fabrication: Coordinating with metal fabricators to create furniture from reclaimed industrial parts.
Shipping Container & Eco-Resort Design
Structural Engineering
- Container Modification: Detailed cutting diagrams for windows and doors that maintain structural integrity without buckling.
- Thermal Control: Design of passive cooling, roof insulation, and secondary parasol roofs to prevent heat buildup.
- Modular Layouts: Floor plans optimized for standard 20ft and 40ft container dimensions to minimize cutting waste.
Site & Systems
- Low-Impact Foundations: Stilt or pier foundation designs to minimize soil disturbance and allow natural water flow.
- Off-Grid Systems: Integration of rainwater harvesting and solar orientation into the core architectural design.
Landscape Integration
- Decking & Transitions: Design of semi-open verandas and reclaimed wood decks that merge indoor space with the outdoors.
About Architectural Conservation & Adaptive Reuse
Old Spaces, New Life
I see every old building as a living story. My work isn’t just about patching up the past - it’s about giving it fresh meaning. Whether it’s a faded mansion or a dusty warehouse, I try to mix what’s already there with what’s possible next, so you feel both roots and wings in the space.
How I Work
- I start by listening - to both the building’s history and your hopes.
- Sustainability is my baseline. I’m all about 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle', finding something beautiful in things others toss aside (yes, even aircraft wreckage or shipping containers).
- I let materials speak for themselves. Exposed brick, raw stone, steel beams - I don’t cover them up, I spotlight them.
- Old and new aren’t rivals. I love weaving them together so the history stands out, not hidden.
What We Can Do Together
- Transform homes or commercial spaces by blending new ideas into old bones. I’ve worked on everything from family homes to breweries.
- Heritage building restoration is close to my heart. I might uncover old brick arches or show off acchukal (that classic mould-stone pillar vibe).
- Industrial space transformation gets me excited - repurposing forgotten warehouses or using salvaged materials design to build spaces that feel unique and alive.
A Few Stories
- Made a tired home in Coimbatore fresh again, letting its brick arches and stone pillars steal the spotlight.
- Built an aircraft-themed bar in Bengaluru from actual aircraft scrap and old junk - every piece tells a new story.
- Helped shape a Bengaluru brewery that’s now a community hub, mixing exposed steel and brick for that raw, honest feel.
Meet your Expert
Mistry Architects
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My Story
We’re Mistry Architects, but friends call us ‘Thugs of Mistry’s’—a name Sharukh, our late founder, tossed around with love and laughter. Our studio’s a wild mix of art, nature, and pure team energy. We’re big on celebrations, be it Dasara or random road trips. For us, it’s about building spaces where you feel the earth and the people—sometimes messy, always full of heart.
My Work
What We Do - We design homes, schools, hotels, interiors, and take on conservation and socially relevant architecture.
Nature-Centric Design - Our buildings vibe with local flora, rewilded living spaces, and keep the landscape breathing.
Handmade & Local Materials - We love exposed concrete, achukal brick, and handmade vernacular details that show off craft.
Art, Function & Bio-Inspiration - Design, art, and bio-inspired ideas mix together—spaces aren’t just useful, but a bit magical too.
Old Meets New - We blend existing structures with fresh ideas; drama and learning come from weaving stories together.
