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A Legacy Carved in Stone
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A Legacy Carved in Stone

A breakthrough in sustainable construction has taken shape in Bengaluru, where Govindaraju D, Chairman and Managing Director, Tavara Projects, has built India’s first cement-free stone house. In an exclusive interaction with CW, he walks us through his interlocking stone technique – one that eliminates the need for cement or mortar by relying on precision-cut granite blocks, engineered joins and a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship. The result? A robust, eco-conscious structure that could stand for generations.

The power of granite
Inspired by over 15 years of experience in the stone and mining industry, Govindaraju devised a method using over 100 types of interlocking joins, each with millimetre-level precision. The result is a monolithic structure – from foundation to roof – built entirely with granite, requiring no plaster, paint or steel reinforcement...

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A breakthrough in sustainable construction has taken shape in Bengaluru, where Govindaraju D, Chairman and Managing Director, Tavara Projects, has built India’s first cement-free stone house. In an exclusive interaction with CW, he walks us through his interlocking stone technique – one that eliminates the need for cement or mortar by relying on precision-cut granite blocks, engineered joins and a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship. The result? A robust, eco-conscious structure that could stand for generations.The power of graniteInspired by over 15 years of experience in the stone and mining industry, Govindaraju devised a method using over 100 types of interlocking joins, each with millimetre-level precision. The result is a monolithic structure – from foundation to roof – built entirely with granite, requiring no plaster, paint or steel reinforcement...To read the full article Click Here

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