International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Project Management Strategies for the Conservation and Adaptive Reuse of Old Residential Buildings into Commercial Spaces Vignesh R1, A Maheswari2, 1 M.Arch Student, Faculty of Architecture, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, India.
2 Asst. Professor, Faculty of Architecture, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Abstract - The study explores the efficiency of project
management strategies in converting old residential buildings in Chennai into commercially viable spaces through adaptive reuse techniques, balancing heritage preservation and modern economic demands. Objectives include preserving architectural integrity, identifying effective project management strategies, and assessing economic feasibility and potential ROI. The research focuses solely on residential buildings, specifically in Chennai, with a detailed examination of preservation methods and development of a project management framework. Methodology involved a literature review, case studies, and analysis of materials and defects of a selected house in Saidapet, Chennai, proposing conservation techniques and a zoning plan. The economic viability was demonstrated with a payback period of 1.65 years for converting the house into a restaurant, underscoring the economic benefits of such adaptive reuse projects. The study suggests that INTACH could collaborate with property owners to conserve properties for mutual benefit, utilizing advanced techniques like Crack Detection Sensors, Tell-tale cracks, and Flat-Jacks for quality restoration. Findings are specific to the region and may not be universally applicable due to regional regulatory and cultural variations.
Key Words: Conservation, Adaptive reuse, Project Management, Conversion.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Integrity - To focus on heritage preservation and architectural integrity. Strategies - To identify the potential project management strategies that can be adopted for such residential-tocommercial conversions. Economic feasibility - To access the economic feasibility and potential return on investment.
1.2 Scope and Limitations This study includes study of only residential buildings in Chennai. To investigate methods to preserve the historical significance of the residence. To offer insights into potential innovations and technologies that can enhance the efficiency of project management. In-depth study of the economic viability and financial considerations associated with such conversion projects. The study will not concentrate on the representations of the architectural features of the selected old residential building. The Findings may not be universally applicable, since it may be influenced by regional variations in regulations and cultural factors. The study doesn’t concentrate on the subjective opinions of the stakeholders.
2. METHODOLOGY
The adaptive reuse form of conserving old residential building into commercial spaces addresses the dual goals of preserving architectural heritage and meeting the modern economic demands. Hence this process requires careful project management to ensure both the conservation of historical elements and the functional adaption to a present day commercial use.
1.1 Aim and Objective The aim of the study is to investigate and analyse the efficiency of project management strategies in the conversion of old residential buildings into commercially
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viable spaces through Adaptive Reuse techniques. The objectives of the study are;
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The methodology which was followed for the study was, firstly, a literature study was done to understand methods of conservation in various aspects like importance of adaptive reuse, theories, examples and economics. Secondly, a house was selected in Saidapet, Chennai for the study and the materials used along with their defeats were analyzed. Testing and techniques for the same were studied through conditional mapping. A proposal of specific conservation technique for defeats of each material along with the zoning plan was given. Lastly, cost of conversion and payback analysis were done for the adaptive reuse of the house in to a restaurant.
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