Conservation, restoration, and preservation of heritage structures is a laborious and comprehensive procedure. It requires a team of skilled conservators and architects to keep the authenticity of heritage alive and at the same time maintaining a balance with modernity.
The restoration involved extensive collaboration between architects, designers, preservationists, and construction teams to ensure that the properties respected their heritage while meeting the needs of today’s travellers. A variety of steps are taken to preserve the historical architecture, while also ensuring the functionality and comfort required by modern guests.
In the current scenario most of the heritage spaces have fallen down and converted into commercial spaces which have lost all elements of heritage; therefore it was mission to revive the endangered heritage and make it accessible to people, nurture the culture and history and turn into spaces where people can experience tradition and heritage.
Maintaining heritage properties is a challenging task. Heritage structures are vulnerable to many challenges like environment change, commercialisation, loss of authenticity etc. these issues pose a limitation on the revival of heritage and can also harm the structures.
Maintaining heritage properties involves balancing the preservation of historical and architectural value with ensuring functionality for modern use. Several challenges arise, including high costs, structural deterioration, regulatory compliance, and environmental factors.
Over time, materials like wood, stone, brick, and plaster can degrade, especially if they were not designed to endure the elements or have been neglected. Heritage buildings may experience issues such as roof leaks, foundation settling, or cracked walls, all of which require substantial repairs.
It’s critical to install modern amenities like fire suppression systems, plumbing, accessibility, and elevators while keeping the grandeur of the original facades, columns, and arches intact.
Integrating modern amenities without compromising the property’s historical character demands careful planning and innovative solutions.
Read the full story that first appeared in Hotelier India’s Feb 2025 issue here
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