Hands-on Technical Sessions and Book Display: In-Person Training on ‘Modern Architecture Conservation in India’ 2025

Participants of the course ‘Modern Architecture Conservation in India – 2025’, jointly conducted by Getty, INTACH Heritage Academy and CEPT University, got the opportunity of hands-on learning about concrete conservation techniques at CEPT Conservation Laboratory. These sessions were led by Nigar Shaikh, Program Lead for Material Characterization at Center for Heritage Conservation, CRDF and Adjunct Assistant Professor at CEPT University. Selected demonstrations were supported by Jagdish Chauhan and Rumit Parikh.

Participants learnt the steps to assess concrete using non-invasive testing methods. They got hands-on insights on patch repair, cleaning and treatment of rusted reinforcement, bond between aged concrete and new concrete, formwork placement and challenges faced while casting for patch repair. These technical sessions added to the site visits and theoretical sessions by a range of experts.

A display of books which contribute to the knowledge on modern architecture, material conservation, concrete, heritage, conservation, Indian settlements, documentation and related topics, published by the three institutions organizing the training was held on the closing day.