Revati Mohan Das House

Photo Gallery

Architectural photography and 360° photography has been a major method of documentation for this project. The gallery is categorized into few groups for the convenience of the user to see and understand the various aspects of the houses.

Interior spaces

These photos show the interior spaces are maintained at present, and the ways they connect with other parts of the house.

1. Spaces Inside A Bedroom At Old Wing Currently Dwelled By Families Of Firefighters

2. Spaces Along The Corridors Of Extended Wing

3. Spaces Inside A Bedroom At Old Wing Courtyards

4. Spaces Along The Corridors Along Semi Private

5. Spaces Along Corridors At Old Wing

6. Spaces Along Private Courtyards At Old Wing

7 Spaces Along The Corridors Of The Extended Wing

8 Spaces At Staircases Of The Service Block At The Old Wing

Windows and openings

The various kinds of openings - windows, doors, perforations, ventilators - have been photographed to give an idea of the type of building technology and materials used in the particular period that a house was built in.

1. Trochoidal Window In The Old Building

2. Trochoidal Window In The Old Building From Inside A Room

3. French Louvered Wooden Window At Old Wing 1

4. French Louvered Wooden Window At Old Wing 2

5. One Centered Segmental Arch At Portico

6. Cast Iron Decorative Grill At Portico Arches

7. French Louvered Wooden Window With Decorative Extruded Lintel At Old Wing 3

8. French Louvered Wooden Window With Decorative Extruded Lintel At Old Wing 3

9.cast Iron Ventilators In The Interior Of Old Wing

10. Wooden Doors Connecting Bedrooms With Corridors Along Private Courtyard In The Old Wing

11. Colonial Style Arched Entrances From The West At The Extended Mansion

12. Semi Circular Arched Window With Cast Iron Grills In New Extended Building

13. Wooden Door At Extended Wing 1

14. Wooden Door In Extended Wing 2

15. French Louvered Wooden Window At Extended Wing 1

16. Iron Grilled Openings At Staircases Of Extended Wing For Light And Air Ventilation

Special features

There are some antique features in the house which reflect the unique characteristics of construction and lifestyle of the early times.

1 Cast Iron Balusters At Private Courtyards Of The Old Wing

2 Decorative Plastered Railings At The Old Wing Type 1

3 Decorative Balustrade At The Old Wing

4 Decorative Plastered Railings At The Old Wing Type 2

5 Decorative Projection At Crown Im The Old Wing

6 Decorative Cornice In The Old Wing

7 Cast Iron Decorative Column Used In The Extended Wing For Structure

8 Wooden Column For Structure In The Old Wing

9 Wooden Louvers Used Along Courtyard Corridors At The Old Wing

10 Cast Iron Purlin And Rafters Used In The Old Wing For Structure 1

11 Cast Iron Purlin And Rafters Used In The Old Wing For Structure 2

12 Cast Iron Decorative Railing In Staircases In The Old Wing

13 Varying Types Of Columns At Facade Along The Courtyard In The Extended Wing

14 Cast Iron Brackets Used For Structure At The Extended Wing

15 Cast Iron Decorative Column Used In The Extended Wing For Structure

16 Decorative Cast Iron Railings At Staircases Courtyard At The Extended Wing

17 Details Of The Square Fluted Corinthian Column At The Extended Wing

18 Details Of The Decorative Pedestal Of Columns At The Extended Wing 1

19 Details Of The Decorative Pedestal Of Columns At The Extended Wing 1

Exterior views

These photos show the variety of outdoor spaces each house has - balconies, rooftop areas, garage spaces, lawns, paved walkways etc.

1 Relation Between The Colonnaded Entrance And The Court Of The West At The Old Mansion

2 Southern Elevation Of The Old Wing In Its Current Condition

3 Entry Court And Foyer Of The Old Mansion At The West

4 Facade Along The Private Courtyard Of The Old Wing

5 Bridge Like Connections Between Terraces In The Old Wing Along Courtyards

6 Relation Between Corridors And The Semi Private Courtyard At The Old Mansion

7 Visual And Spatial Connections Within Terraces And Courtyards In The Old Wing

8 Entry Court And Foyer Of Extended Mansion At The West

9 The East Court Previously A Ghat Connecting The Complex With Dholai Canal Used To Be Here

10 The Southeastern Facade Of The Extended Wing Blocked Partially By Fire Station Office

11 Decorative Facade Along The East Court

12 Courtyards Are Being Used For Various Activities By Current Dwellers

13 Semi Private Courtyard In The Extended Wing

Surroundings

Here are some views from the surrounding areas of the house, the roads that lead to the compound and the neighboring houses.

1 Entry Gate From The West

2 Street Condition Along The West Entry

3 Street Condition Along The West Entry

4 The Court At The West Entrance View From The Foyer Of The Complex

5 Access Road Towards The Extended Mansion From The West Court

6 Access Road Towards The Extended Mansion From The East Court

7 The East Court Previously A Ghat Connecting The Complex With Dholai Canal Used To Be Here

8 Entry Gate From The East Court Previously A Ghat Connecting The Complex With Dholai Canal Used To Be Here

9 Street Condition Along The East Entry

10 Access Road From The East Entry Towards The West Court

Corridors

The many types of corridors of this complex create multifaceted space qualities. However, a common identity is maintained, as all spaces are connected through corridors. This unique phenomenon intrigues us to take an in-depth look at the details of the passages within the complex.

1 Corridor Connecting The Eastern Private Courtyard Of The Extended Mansion To The Open Court At The West

2 Corridor Along The Private Courtyard Of The Old Mansion First Floor

3 Corridor Along The Private Courtyard Of The Old Mansion First Floor

4 Corridor Along The Private Courtyard Of The Old Mansion Second Floor

5 Doorway Connecting The Private Courtyard With The Service Wing At The Old Mansion First Floor

6 Corridor Along The Semi Private Courtyard Of The Service Wing At The Old Mansion First Floor

7 Corridor Along The Semi Private Courtyard Of The Service Wing At The Old Mansion Second Floor

8 Corridor Along The Semi Private Courtyard Of The Service Wing At The Old Mansion Third Floor

9 Corridor Along The Private Courtyard Extended Mansion Third Floor

Exploring the house

A heritage building need not be a monument or landmark building; it can be representative of an epoch or period in the history of the city in many ways. Through this project, we have captured various perspectives in the form of virtual tours, timelines, stories, photographs, architectural features and locations.

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Virtual Tour

Timeline

Stories

Photos

Architecture

Location