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Kolkata in India has many historic houses with great architectural and engineering value, potentially serving as a perennial source of learning for India’s built-environment students. However, most are in a very poor condition with no public funding available for their refurbishment. While reuse of such heritage buildings is an important factor for sustainability, the Indian government has so far only given them heritage status. An example is Avery India’s former offices in central Kolkata, which are currently being refurbished by private developers. This paper discusses the engineering solutions applied and how period materials are being blended with modern construction methods.
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