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Mysore bungalow and Mangalorean home top AD India’s August list
Architectural Digest India has listed 10 of the most-read homes from its August coverage, led by a restored 120-year-old Mysore bungalow and a Mangalorean heritage home in Kundapura.
Architectural Digest India has listed 10 of the most-read homes from its August coverage, led by a restored 120-year-old Mysore bungalow and a Mangalorean heritage home in Kundapura.
The Mysore bungalow, Raj Vilas, belonged to the grandchildren of the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore. Initially planned as a boutique homestay, the family decided to keep it as a weekend retreat. Conservation architect Sanjog Shetty restored original Madras terrace and Malnad plank roofs, re-plastered walls in lime mortar, and preserved early 20th-century Basel Mission tiles.
In Kundapura, owners Sampath and Sonali Shetty brought in designer Gayathri Padmam H. to transform a modern shell into a home rooted in South Canara traditions. The house features jackfruit wood joinery, Kaavi murals by artist Janardhana Rao Havanje, and reinvented katte, traditional plinth-seats, with hidden storage.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The preservation of heritage homes in Karnataka reflects a broader trend among wealthy Indian families who can afford restorative work. Unlike conservation projects funded by the Archaeological Survey of India, which follow strict guidelines, private restorations like Raj Vilas and the Kundapura bungalow allow owners greater flexibility. The key challenge remains the availability of skilled artisans trained in traditional techniques such as lime plastering and Kaavi mural painting. With real estate prices in historic Mysore and coastal Karnataka rising, these restored properties also represent significant asset appreciation. The next milestone for Raj Vilas, now a family retreat, is whether Guru Dev and Lakshmi will eventually open it as a commercial homestay as originally planned.
Source: architecturaldigest.in
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