Archive · 20 May 2025
Bengaluru Heritage Building Restored as Public Space
Imagine an old, super cool building in Bengaluru that was once a school, but was closed for a while.
A kind person named Ravichandar loved old buildings and wanted to save it!
So, he spent a lot of time and money to fix it up.
He got help from experts and made sure everything looked as close to the original as possible.
It was tricky, especially fixing the roof!
Now, it's open to everyone as a public space called Sabha.
It's a reminder of the city's history, and Ravichandar hopes it will inspire others to protect old buildings too.
He also wants the city to give people a break on taxes if they fix old buildings.
A 160-year-old heritage building in Bengaluru, formerly a school, has been restored and reopened as a public space named Sabha.
The restoration was undertaken by Ravichandar V through his family trust, aiming to contribute to the city's cultural depth.
The project involved a team of specialists and careful conservation efforts to preserve the original structure, including the Madras Terrace roof.
The Sabha project highlights the lack of incentives for private heritage building conservation in Bengaluru.
The space is now hosting public events and serves as an example to inspire other philanthropists.
- Who
- Ravichandar V and his team, with support from various specialists.
- What
- Restoration of a 160-year-old heritage building into a public space.
- When
- The restoration was recently completed.
- Where
- Kamaraj Road, Bengaluru.
- Why
- To create a public space, inspire others, and set an example of heritage conservation.
- Building Age
- 160 years
- Location
- Kamaraj Road, Bengaluru
- Original Purpose
- School (Chaturveda Siddhanta Sabha)
- Restoration Cost
- 40% more than a new project of same scale
- Project Area
- 7,500 square feet
- Lease
- 15 years