In 1993, the author relocated their 110-year-old wada from Pune to a suburban location to preserve its heritage and feeling of well-being. The wada's timber structure, which was over 200 years old, was dismantled and reassembled using traditional methods of timber frame construction to create a new 2000 sq. ft. contemporary house with modern conveniences. The old teakwood members were reused in their original form, including windows, doors, and staircase. The construction is based on a module called khan, and an internal courtyard helps with ventilation and lighting. The recycling of old timber has contributed to the protection of the environment by reducing the use of energy-intensive materials such as cement and steel. The use of rat trap bond has reduced the heat transfer and the number of bricks used. The exposed brick walls and clay-tiled roof enhance the warm and gentle feel of the teakwood.