Heritage Preservation AND Development
Who We Are?
Viva Constructions is of the well-known heritage preservation and development company in India, with years of
experience working on a range of Heritage Conservation Projects in India, specializing in
Architectural Conservation, Building Restoration, Conservation Management Plans,
Conservation Assessment Studies, Historic Interiors, oxide flooring, red earth plaster, tiled
roofs and Madras Terrace Roofs
WHY VIVA CONSTRUCTIONS?
We understand the specific requirements, challenges and expectations from heritage construction services. Besides, the quality of our work is second to none, as is our attention to detail.
our specialization
Heritage preservation is all about bringing back unique, hidden stories about our families, traditions, culture and beliefs.
VIVA CONSTRUCTIONS specializes in the heritage preservation and development projects in India.
Our team of highly motivated professionals has adopted and mastered these skills from dying generations to rebuild and restore authentic heritage buildings, requiring a blend of detail, art and science.
What we do?
Madras Terrace Roof
Madras Terrace Roof
We excel in creating the magic of this traditional flooring and roofing technique found particularly in South India which involves the use of wood and bricks. Viva Constructions has been deemed an expert in Madras Terrace Roof services in South India with our experienced team specializing in a variety of finishes.
Oxide Flooring
Oxide Flooring
The artisans at Viva Constructions are highly experienced in the unique art of oxide flooring, which requires to be completed in one go without any breaks. We excel in this age-old practice of using a range of oxide colours and shades with lime, mud or cement. The flooring was a characteristic of several heritage buildings in India, with the benefits of climate-friendliness, evergreen lustre and comfort for the feet. Viva Constructions provides authentic oxide flooring services from some of the most experienced masons for this tedious and skill-demanding service.
Handmade Tile Flooring
Handmade Tile Flooring
We offer supply and laying of a wide variety of traditional handmade tiles, in line with the grandeur and legacy of Indian heritage. One such type of tiles we take pride in dealing with is the Athangudi Tiles. Also called Flower, Chettinadu or Ethnic Tiles, these are now the preferred choice in houses, hotels, resorts and homes across the country because of their aesthetics and benefits to health, besides their all-weather suitability.
Lime Pointing and Plastering
Lime Pointing and Plastering
From replacing decaying original work to removing out-of-place harmful cement mortar, we make buildings and masonry facades breathable and permeable. We carry out original mortar testing to produce pointing samples and also offers professional guidance to architects/surveyors in lime mortar selection and specifications production. We offer lime plastering services, traditional plaster finishes and restoration for both interiors and exteriors of heritage buildings.
Stone Masonry
Stone Masonry
Viva Constructions specializes in manufacturing and installation of sculpture commissions, hand-cut lettering, traditional stone replacements, new-build unique designs and template-making services. Our highly experienced team of stonemasons can work with state-of-the-art structural specifications and modern stainless-steel products, besides the latest techniques. We are experienced in working with both limestone and sandstone to produce durable and high-quality marvels befitting India’s finest heritage architecture.
Carpentry and Joinery
Carpentry and Joinery
Our team of experts cater to all aspects of carpentry and joinery services to conserve as much of the original material as possible.
Using different methods of repair to promote this philosophy, we work closely with timber preservation companies and manufacturers of bespoke furniture and timber carvings.
Our qualified and experienced joiners can adapt to all types of joinery within a project such as vaulted ceilings, oak timber frames, reordering projects, roof build-ups and gutter formations.
Red Earth Plaster
Red Earth Plaster
We have rich experience in delivering plastering services over various types of earth plaster, taking suitable design precautions, protective coverings, material choices and wall stabilization into consideration. We believe that the appropriateness of earth as a building material is undisputed and are working to promote its wider acceptance by providing long-lasting, water-resistant and structurally stronger results.
Slating
Slating
From specialist, conservation and heritage roofing applications to working with a broad range of materials and specifications, Viva Constructions specializes in natural slating and tiling to the highest standard. As roofing and slating experts, we also offer recommendations on the best materials and finish for durable, high-quality and aesthetic roofing projects.
Tiled Roofs
Tiled Roofs
Traditionally designed using locally available materials such as terracotta or slate, roof tiles have been an integral part of the heritage architecture of India. Viva Constructions offer roof tiling services in India in numerous shapes and profiles, including Flat Tiles, Country Tiles, Mangalore Tiles, Kerala Tiles, Plain Clay Tiles, Peg Tiles, Imbrex and Tegula Tiles, Roman Tiles, Pan Tiles, Monk and Nun Tiles, Interlocking Roof Tiles and so on.
Detailed Documentation for Heritage Buildings
Detailed Documentation for Heritage Buildings
The detailed report we offer to prepare lends visibility to all the priorities, goals, objectives and recommendations for heritage conservation and development projects, including:
• History of the building
• Materials used for construction and its architecture
• Overall integrated improvement of the building till date
• Structural stability of the building
• Detailed survey to preserve and maintain
• Technical report to identify immediate structural problems
• Phased improvement of the building
• Structural and material interventions
• Suggested conservation works stage-wise
Conservation of Monuments and Sites
Conservation of Monuments and Sites
We offer all-round conservation and restoration of monuments and sites of cultural importance. From preventive conservation and examination to detailed documentation and research, Viva Constructions offers professional services and decades-long technical expertise for heritage conservation work, building restoration, retrofit, historic interiors and urban/regional level conservation management for monuments and sites in India.
Museum and Gallery Design
Museum and Gallery Design
Viva Constructions is a leading museum and gallery design company in India, specializing in their planning, up-gradation and conservation with the help of our expert and multidisciplinary team of experts. We cater to both traditional and contemporary cultural space designing, laying special emphasis on visitor experience and story-telling.
Structural Repair and Retrofit
Structural Repair and Retrofit
Led by expert civil engineers, we offer rehabilitation, repair and retrofitting of structures to strengthen damaged/old construction and maintain their longevity. Taking into consideration issues such as probable seismic failures, other environmental dangers, increase in applied loads, design errors, larger settlements, corrosive slabs/beams and more, we offer structural retrofitting to improve the construction’s resistance and holding capacity. Through these services, we offer slab and beam strengthening, the economic feasibility of materials and methods, as well as adaptation to all code provisions.
Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings
Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings
At Viva Constructions, we excel in offering unique solutions to the unique challenges of historic/outdated buildings with adaptive reuse and renovation work of both occupied and unoccupied structures. We offer strategic planning and detailed assessment of buildings, followed by the reprogramming of existing infrastructure into one based on adaptive reuse. Our multidisciplinary team understands how to combine the old and the new and bring a new character to an existing space.
Restoration of Victorian & Colonial Buildings
Restoration of Victorian & Colonial Buildings
We excel in restoration, conservation and up-gradation of the imposing architecture of Victorian and Colonial styles, focussing on the grandness, colours, materials and history of these neo-classical architectural icons. With one eye on historic façades, arches, columns, flooring, ceilings, panels and other architectural details, we have another on retrofitting through compatible interventions such as electrical and plumbing installations. Our team of architects and engineers is fully equipped to handle the gigantic iconic edifices of the British era in India.
Restoration of Historic Homes and Palaces
Restoration of Historic Homes and Palaces
Viva Constructions offers wide-ranging services in the conservation and restoration of legacy homes and grand palaces, supported by extensive research, documentation and implementation. We offer planning, design interventions and retrofitting for projects of various scales after engaging with historians, geographers, interpretation planners, architects, engineers and craftsmen at different levels. We specialize in historic interiors accommodating modern technologies while maintaining non-intrusiveness and compatibility.
Restoration of Historic Markets
Restoration of Historic Markets
With a strong belief in the active role of historic resources in community life, Viva Constructions specializes in historic markets, public space and community revitalization. In the face of a fast-expanding urban development, Viva Constructions offers to conserve the traditional character of historic ‘bazaars’ through heritage façade conservation and restoration, development and up-gradation of physical infrastructure, designing amenities such as sanitation, parking, street furniture and signage among other interventions.
Rehabilitation & services Upgrade for Historic Buildings
Rehabilitation & services Upgrade for Historic Buildings
We offer up-gradation of historic structures in keeping with the modern requirements of their use and habitation, without compromising on the cultural/historic significance of the project. From basic MEP services to tech-enabled “smart” interiors, energy-efficient spaces to code-compliant constructions, Viva Constructions helps renovate and upgrade historic/outdated buildings while retaining their character to attract companies and talent, art-lovers and history buffs among others.
Restoration of Historic Sculpture & Wall Paintings
Restoration of Historic Sculpture & Wall Paintings
Our team of expert artisans at Viva Constructions paired with our research and documentation specialists are passionate about conservation and restoration of historic sculpture, wall paintings, manuscripts, archival records and other cultural objects. With our ever-expanding knowledge base of materials, methods, historical eras, styles and techniques, we offer both in-situ and ex-situ treatments through the symbiosis of wall and mural painting conservation, art/sculpture restoration, architectural conservation, engineering and science.
Archaeological Impact Assessment
Archaeological Impact Assessment
We offer professional cultural resource management services to evaluate the impacts a project may have on nearby archaeological sites. From visual inspection and sub-surface testing to detailed assessment of identified sites with respect to construction and development activity, Viva Constructions specializes in Archaeological Impact Assessment in line with legal authorities and provisions.
Historic Interiors
Historic Interiors
Viva Constructions specializes in historical aesthetics schemes, materials and techniques for the conservation, restoration or even reconstruction of historic interiors. Our expert team of researchers, designers, artisans and engineers can bring to life the legacy of historic building interiors spanning flooring and ceiling designs/patterns, wall panels, lighting and furniture, fabrics, colours, textures and more.
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