19/10/2026
Preserving heritage is not merely about restoring stone and mortar — it is about honoring history, pursuing knowledge relentlessly, and leading with quiet, unshakeable conviction.
Continuing our series this Navratri, Saint-Gobain Weber honors Tapasya Samal, Founder & Principal at Heritage Network Studio and Associate Director, Conservation at DRONAH Gurgaon. With an impressive 21+ years of experience in the industry, Tapasya brings a rare depth of technical and historical expertise, an architect with a master's in Heritage Conservation from University of Bath, UK.
While her two-decade portfolio spans diverse heritage assignments nationwide, it was her early experience with the multidisciplinary conservation of City Palace, Udaipur, that deeply grounded her practice in patience, collaboration, and rigor. Working alongside multidisciplinary experts on this complex, arduous undertaking shaped her philosophy as a heritage professional: that true architectural endurance comes from meticulous planning, patience, and honoring time-tested best practices.
Tapasya’s practice proves that true authority doesn't need to shout — it is the quiet strength of evidence, deep knowledge, and honest dialogue that builds enduring consensus.
At Saint-Gobain Weber, we salute the Shakti in her craft — the tireless pursuit of knowledge, the quiet grace of expertise, and the commitment to safeguarding structures and legacies that endure for generations.
Wishing you an inspired, thoughtful, and radiant Navratri!