The project challenged the common perception that heritage is outdated and must give way to the modern by demonstrating that restoration can create a comfortable contemporary dwelling. The site was a 19th-century colonial bungalow organized around a central courtyard with deep verandahs, set in a large garden in Wright Town, Jabalpur. Faced with the choice of demolition or restoration, the owner opted to adapt his ancestral property into a 21st-century home. The project carved out a modern dwelling on the first floor from eight disconnected storage rooms, integrating verandahs, timber trusses, and terracotta tiles. Inappropriate alterations were removed, rainwater management improved, and character-defining features restored. Contemporary bathrooms, private courts, and wardrobes were incorporated, while finishes were deliberately rustic and natural, combining heritage sensitivity with modern comfort