Adaptive reuse of old, decaying buildings in metros across India Hindustan Times
Old, abandoned buildings, such as power plants, mills, factories, and old houses, serve as concrete links to a city’s industrial and social history, representing important stages in its evolution. As cities grapple with the twin issues of a rising population and overcrowding, the redevelopment of these neglected structures has often entailed demolishing them to make way for new modern buildings and infrastructure. However, in recent years, some Indian cities have gone for adaptive reuse of these decaying buildings, driven by a need for sustainable urban development, the preservation of cultural heritage, and innovative space utilisation. This approach — on display in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata — involves the repurposing of existing structures by renovating, retrofitting, or restoring them to accommodate different functions, while preserving the historical or architectural significance of the structure in question
