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Our Heritage Restoration Process Unveiled

bySejpal and Parekh AssociatesStudio in Mumbai; takes projects across IndiaStarts from₹450 ₹ per Sq. Ft.View full gallery

We approach every historic structure as a living record, blending traditional conservation techniques with modern structural necessities. Our process ensures the building survives for another century while retaining its soul.

The entire edifice enveloped in scaffolding during the initial phase of restoration. This framework allows us to access and work on every part of the exterior, from the stone masonry walls to the century-old roof.

An overhead view of our team identifying and addressing decay in the original Burma Teak roof. This detailed inspection is vital for a successful historic building restoration, allowing us to replace only what is necessary.

The veranda during the early stages of reconstruction. Here you can see the new wooden support pillars and the exposed load-bearing stone wall before the final finishes are applied, showing the skeleton of the restoration.

The veranda mid-restoration, showcasing the new flooring being laid and the roof structure taking shape. This phase requires a delicate balance of new construction and integration with the existing historic elements.

An interior space before our intervention, showing the beautiful but neglected china mosaic floor and bare walls. This serves as our starting point, a canvas from which we begin the careful process of adaptive reuse.

A bedroom during the restoration process. The original arched windows are preserved while new furniture frames are brought in, demonstrating how we plan for modern living within the historic architectural shell.

The main hall during construction, with its grand archway being prepared for plastering. This image captures the raw state of the interior, highlighting the structural forms that we work to enhance and preserve.

The central hall taking shape, with the archways and pillars newly plastered. Light filters in through the original windows, hinting at the bright, airy space it will become once the historic restoration is complete.

A view of an interior corner during renovation, showing the high ceilings and the interplay of light from a circular window. Even in its unfinished state, the unique architectural details of the building are prominent.

Another view of an interior space in its initial state of disarray. We carefully catalog inherited furniture pieces, planning for their repair and integration into the new design, ensuring continuity with the building's past.

About The Process Unveiled

Restoring a century-old building requires more than structural repairs; it is an act of historical investigation. We often uncover hidden decay within load-bearing walls or timber trusses that demand immediate, surgical intervention. Our goal is to maintain the building’s original soul, repurposing salvaged materials like Burma Teak into new joinery and ensuring every intervention serves both the past and the present.

Preserving historic architecture across India. — Approved by the tribe
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Sejpal and Parekh Associates

Studio in Mumbai; takes projects across IndiaStarts from ₹450 ₹ per Sq. Ft.

We are SAPA. We see buildings as living stories that need to be heard rather than just repaired. Our work focuses on the delicate balance of preserving historical integrity while adapting old structures to the functional realities of contemporary life.

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A craftsman meticulously restores an antique wooden door panel. This delicate process of stripping, repairing, and finishing by hand is essential to preserving the authentic character of a heritage property.
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The main hall of a 19th-century haveli in Old Delhi after restoration. We revived the space as a contemporary home, restoring the original checkerboard flooring, intricate door arches, and installing a period-appropriate chandelier to bring back its former grandeur.12
The same haveli hall before our intervention. The space was dilapidated, with decaying walls and blocked-off windows, hiding the architectural beauty that lay beneath.
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The haveli hall mid-restoration, with craftsmen meticulously laying the restored floor tiles. This phase shows the labor-intensive process of bringing a historic interior back to life, piece by piece.

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Two craftsmen work on restoring the timber ceiling beams of a historic school. This delicate process involves strengthening the original structure while preserving its aged character, a core principle of our conservation work.37
Workers carefully restore the interior of a classroom. The image shows the layers of old paint and plaster being stripped back to reveal the original wall surface, the first step in understanding the building's history.
The wall as a canvas of history. The layers of paint, scraped and worn over decades, create an abstract texture that tells the story of the building's life. We often find beauty in these accidental discoveries during the restoration process.
A craftsman carefully points the joints of the original stone wall. This traditional technique, using a lime-based mortar, is crucial for allowing the historic masonry to breathe and ensuring the long-term health of the structure.

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The facade of the Rung Community Museum before and after our intervention. We removed the clutter and restored the facade to create a dignified and beautiful community landmark.7
The museum's upper corridor was transformed from a dark, dilapidated passage into a bright, welcoming gallery, showcasing the restored stone and new woodwork.
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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.15
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.
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.
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A view of the Art Deco building before restoration, showing its strong horizontal lines and cantilevered balconies. Our work will involve carefully repairing and restoring these key features.
A detail of the building's crest and balcony. The project requires a sensitive approach to preserving original details while upgrading the structure for contemporary use.
The elegant, curving staircase in the Art Deco building's main hall. This magnificent feature will be the centerpiece of the restored interior, a testament to the original craftsmanship.

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