6Hues Architecture Studio

Site Visit
Report

Gauri Shankar Maheshwari — Initial Recce
Client
Mr. Gauri Shankar Maheshwari
Date
April 8, 2026 | 10:21 AM
Purpose
Initial Site Recce
Status
Abandoned Building — Architecture Complete
Project Overview
Client
Mr. Gauri Shankar Maheshwari
Date
April 8, 2026 | 10:21 AM
Purpose
Initial site recce — overall space assessment for interior design
Building Status
Abandoned building, architecture complete, ready for interior work
Ground Floor
Open Spaces
  • Good quality open spaces — suitable for landscaping scope
  • Video documentation recorded by architect
Bathrooms — Full Renovation Required
  • Tiles: full replacement needed
  • Waterproofing: required
  • Plumbing pipes: may need replacement pending condition assessment
  • Bathroom flooring tiles: require replacement
Flooring
  • Existing room tiles: good condition; laminate flooring can be installed directly on top
  • Recommendation: laminate flooring installation across all ground floor rooms
Furniture & Doors
  • Furniture: poor condition — full replacement required
  • Internal doors: good condition — refinishing only, no replacement needed
First Floor Flat
Kitchen
  • Countertop: ready
  • Sink: in place
  • Furniture: good condition — refurbishment possible at low cost
Simple refurbishment sufficient — low-cost, high-impact retention opportunity.
Bathrooms
  • Initial assessment: poor (tiles, waterproofing, plumbing)
  • Revised assessment upon closer inspection: fairly usable condition
Retain as-is pending client preference. Full renovation possible if client desires aesthetic upgrade. CONFIRM WITH CLIENT IN TODAY'S MEETING.
Wardrobes
  • Carpenter site visit required — assess feasibility of laminate refurbishment and cost
ACTION: Schedule carpenter visit to assess all wardrobes across all flats.
Second Floor — 2,120 sq ft Flat
Entrance Niche
  • Flooring: damaged laminate (or possibly real wood — to confirm on site)
  • Action: full flooring replacement required in this area only
General Flooring
  • Rest of flat: very good condition — no replacement needed except entrance niche
Bathrooms
  • Condition: fairly usable — retain or renovate pending client decision
  • Same assessment as First Floor — pending client confirmation
Common Areas — Stairwell & Lobby
  • Overall condition: fairly good — coat of paint sufficient
Railings — SAFETY HAZARD
CRITICAL: Gaps between iron railings are wide — children can fall through. Railing modification or child-proofing solution required before any handover.
Staircase Risers
  • Current finish: white tile — replacement needed (cosmetic only)
  • Structurally sound
Terrace — Fourth Floor
Zone 1 — Retreat Space
  • Features: jacuzzi present
  • Proposed use: retreat and rejuvenation space
  • High landscape integration potential with greenery
Zone 2 — Multi-Function Hall
  • Proposed use: open-to-sky area for resident events, parties, gatherings
  • Large central structure dividing the two zones — must be removed to connect spaces
Required Works — Both Zones
  • New flooring (heat-reflective recommended)
  • Waterproofing
  • Demolition of dividing structure (Zone 2)
Thermal Insulation — Floor Below Terrace (3rd Floor)
  • Issue: heat transfer from terrace making living space below uncomfortable
  • Action: add thermal insulation inside false ceiling
Pending Specialist Assessments
1. Carpenter Visit
  • Assess wardrobes across all flats for laminate refurbishment feasibility and cost estimate
2. Electrician Visit
  • Assess existing gang boxes and internal conduit condition
  • If conduit is good: gang boxes freely repositionable → greater layout redesign flexibility
  • If conduit is poor: positions must be retained → limited flexibility in space planning
Client Decision Items — Today
The following must be discussed and confirmed with Mr. Gauri Shankar Maheshwari in today's meeting:
  1. Bathroom scope — retain as-is, or proceed with full tile / waterproofing / plumbing renovation?
  2. Wardrobe preferences — client aesthetic preference for refurbishment or replacement?
  3. Terrace programming — confirm event types and frequency for Zone 2 sizing and planning
  4. Heat reflection priority — confirm terrace flooring budget and heat-reflective material preference