CONSERVATION PROJECTS BY KIMAYA

An overview of 15 years of Conservation

What is

The literal meaning of ‘Kimaya’ is the ancient alchemy of distilling gold from simple metals – a process lost

over centuries to the mankind.

‘Kimaya’ is a partnership firm offering consultancy for various aspects like architecture, urban

design, conservation, valuation and interior design. Being established in 1990, it has over 215 projects to

its credit.

We at ‘Kimaya’ are in the continuous process to provide the better living, working and recreational environments and improve the efficiency of several

institutions. Following is a brief information about our

Conservation projects.

Partners of Kimaya have had the unique experience of studying and working in York (U.K.). The exposure to the Universities of York, Oxford and Cambridge & across Europe have been a unique learning experience.

King’s Manor and York University

MAJOR PROJECTSRevitalizing Environs of Shaniwarwada, PuneRecycling Bapu BhavanRestoration of St. Paul’s ChurchMuseum of Survey & Settlement for Mah. Govt.

Conservation of Pune University, Main Bldg.Conservation of VishrambagwadaRefurbishment of The Club MahabaleshwarConservation & Development of Memorial for Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre at Alibag Refurbishment of MTDC Resort at Mahabaleshwar

Revitalizing Environs of Shaniwarwada, Pune

Nana Wada Museum

Encouragement to owners for Conservation of Privately owned buildings

Open-air theatre as a cultural platform of the city

Batatya Maruti Temple restored

Gallery for Son-et-lumiere

Room for transformer to harmonize with the context

Railings and gates to be contextually relevant

Conservation of Nagarkhana done

Fountains and water bodies reactivated and used for son-et-lumiere

Space for parking, drinking water etc

New Toilets inserted in basement

Shaniwarwada Before & After

During V.P.Singhs visit in 1990

The first performance in July

2000 after implementation –

Phase I

The son-et-lumiere gallery inside

Shaniwar-wada

The festival outside

Recycling ‘Bapu Bhavan’

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF

NATUROPATHY

Before

&

After

Before

&

After

Gandhi stayed here and his interest in naturopathy grew from here

Restoration of St. Paul’s Church Pune

Before the

project under repairs

after restoration 2000

Gargoyles old and new (Continuity of Craft traditions was seen as a greater virtue than ‘authenticity’)

Roof gutters old & new ( actions taken to aid long-term maintenance and prolong life of the building)

Conservation of Pune University, Main Bldg.(Former Governor House)

The English Garden at Ganeshkhind (an integral part of the 411 acre campus)

Problems of the Building Dislodged key stone in the southwestern porch.

Damaged false ceiling below Vice Chancellor’s office.

Digging out the past

Foundations have been opened up for inspection and old trees and roots have been removed.

Work in progress

Existing & proposed views of the Shivaji Hall (earlier dining hall) Need for

authentic presentation of

interiors

Conservation of Vishrambagwada, Pune for Pune Municipal Corporation

Reuse: City History Museum (built 1808 ;detailed recording done in 1985)

Work has begun

Old fountains, foundations and contracts have been unearthed

Stepping back in time and bracing up for the future

Productive meetings!

Southern Façade and western courtyard after being restored

Refurbishment of ‘A’ Block ‘The Club Mahabaleshwar’

Condition in May 1998

Condition in March 2004

False Ceiling – before & after

The same teak wood planks were used after resizing &

removing old paint

The corridor – Before & after

Museum of Land Records for Dept. of Survey and Settlement, Maharashtra Govt.

Several sites were rejected before chosing the central

location opposite the Council Hall

4000 years of land records in India

Memorial for Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre at Alibag, MMR Society

A long pending tribute

to the final resting place of India’s greatest Admiral is now being realized

Building a social wall with stone

Top view of the museum of Maratha maritime glory showing pitched roofs recalling the coastal vernacular architecture.

PROPOSALSElevation of the museum galleries as seen from the Chhatri.

MTDC Resort at Mahabaleshwar

Now and Then

Krishna Cottages

Family Rooms & Dormitories conserved

Conservation is about looking after the past so that we can put a smile on the future

Thank You