Building character
Architect Brinda Somaya believes re-using heritage buildings is essential to help people identify with their past.
Last year, when the Tata Group decided to restore their global headquarters, Bombay House, they sought out the best in the business. Chairman N. Chandrasekaran approached architect and urban conservationist Brinda Somaya with a plan to restore the 94-year-old building. "He had a clear directive and vision, and a deadline (July 29). It meant that after getting all permissions in place, we had about seven months to work on the heritage building. It was
