Author: Art Deco Mumbai Trust
Place: India
Publisher: Art Deco Mumbai Trust
Year: 2022
Pages: 114
ISBN: 978-81-958430-0-8
Source: Received from Nayana Kathpalia
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Swastik Handbook
Shelf: C6R3
Accession No: B1286
Contents: 1- Introduction 2- Scope of Work| What We Set Out to Do 3- Methodology| The Approach We Took 4- Building Materials & System, Diagnoses and Recommendations| Project Inheritance and Implementation 5- Interviews| Through the Human Lens 6- Consultations| Who We Turned to When We Didn’t Know 7- In Conclusion| Lessons from the Field Glossary The Art Deco Mumbai Project Team Acknowledgements Appendix
Abstract: *The Swastik Court Handbook – Repair & Restoration: Lessons from the Field* is a detailed guide documenting the restoration of Mumbai’s iconic Swastik Court, led by the Art Deco Mumbai Trust. It covers the project’s scope, methodology, and the challenges encountered during the restoration. The handbook examines the building’s materials, provides diagnostic insights, and offers preservation recommendations. It also includes interviews with stakeholders, expert consultations, and lessons learned. With a glossary, team details, and an appendix, this resource serves as both a practical guide for restoration professionals and an educational tool for preserving Mumbai’s Art Deco heritage.