--- title: "Heritage & Hospitality Architecture in Bengaluru | Reading Grounds" description: "We specialize in heritage conservation and hospitality architecture. We blend modern comfort with timeless character using local materials. See our work." canonical: https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/architectural-design/heritage-hospitality-modern-comfort-timeless-character last_updated: 2025-09-05 --- # Heritage & Hospitality Architecture Tribe Verified · Heritage conservation projects in Bengaluru By [Reading Grounds](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds) · Studio in Jayanagar; Projects across Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Mysuru · ₹125 per sq ft (estimate) Part of [Architectural Design](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/architectural-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/readinggrounds/architectural-design/gallery) We believe in preserving the stories a site already tells. Our work in heritage conservation and hospitality is about adding modern comfort without erasing the history that makes a place feel like home. ## Photos and videos - ![The new colonnade at the Bangalore Club provides a sweeping, sheltered view of the main lawn. I used a timber-clad roof and heritage-patterned tiles to ensure the addition felt like a natural extension of the club's historic architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7660e5c0-7866-47b5-9573-e6adcf7d30e7) - ![From the lawn, you can see how the colonnade respects the scale and presence of the original building. My intervention is subtle, creating a functional and beautiful space that allows the 100-year-old architecture to remain the star.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/129d0de2-7a81-410f-8cb8-e2032eb4810c) - ![Inside the colonnade, the space is designed for comfortable lounging and dining. The use of Sadharhalli stone for the columns and a skylight separating the new from the old are details that honor the site's legacy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5643feb5-14b6-49b5-9f2e-4a3a6ede4561) - ![This aerial view shows one of my earlier resort projects in Dandeli, nestled by the river. Over time, the landscape has matured and taken over, blurring the lines between the architecture and the wild context of the Western Ghats.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3953ee9-cf69-43be-a13a-5fc8853d3fc4) ## About Heritage & Hospitality: Modern Comfort, Timeless Character When we restored the Bangalore Club, we didn't just add a colonnade; we placed a physical skylight between the new roof and the historic wall. This detail creates a deliberate gap that lets the original masonry breathe, ensuring our modern intervention respects the 100-year-old architecture rather than trying to mimic it. This creates a clear dialogue between the old and the new. ### Our Approach to Heritage and Hospitality Designing for heritage sites requires a restraint that is often missing in modern architecture. Whether it is an institutional space like the Bangalore Club or a riverside hospitality project in the Western Ghats, our goal is to enhance the site's original character, not overwhelm it. #### The Ethics of Intervention We approach every historic structure as a dialogue. We analyze the existing colonial or vernacular architecture to understand its scale, light, and rhythm. When we add new elements—whether it is a colonnade, a mezzanine, or a facade—we use materials that age well and harmonize with the original palette. In Bengaluru, we frequently look to local resources like Sadharhalli stone, which offers a rugged, earthy texture that anchors new structures to the land. By choosing materials that belong to the region, we ensure the new additions feel like they have always been there. #### Hospitality and the Landscape In hospitality design, the line between 'indoors' and 'outdoors' should be fluid. We want guests to experience the site's ecology—the wind, the light, the native vegetation—rather than shielding them from it. In our resort projects, this means designing structures that allow nature to reclaim the edges. We focus on volumetric planning that frames views and prioritizes cross-ventilation, reducing the need for artificial climate control. We don't impose a style; we uncover the potential. If you are looking to revitalize a heritage property or develop a hospitality space that feels connected to its environment, we can help you navigate the balance between function and history. ## About Reading Grounds We are Reading Grounds. For us, architecture is about listening—to the history of a building, the soil beneath it, and the stories it wants to keep telling. We don't just build; we weave new life into spaces, making sure the old stays proud while the new adds comfort. 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