Shrivistava Shrine
Where it began Ridgefield Park, New Jersey · 2017 award
Shrivistava Shrine
Original rooms restored for a community’s continuing use.
Following an exterior restoration recognized in 2016, Coppola Brothers returned to restore the interior of the home of Sahaja Yoga founder Nirmala Srivastava, known as Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. The property had suffered years of deterioration and unsuccessful earlier work. Architect Mario Barone referred the restoration to the team.
The work combined electrical code upgrades, a new life-safety system, HVAC refurbishment and spray-foam insulation with the restoration of floors and intricate woodwork. Custom plaster molds reproduced existing decorative details. Coordination with the church’s members and board, architects and inspectors helped preserve the founder’s home for continued Sahaja Yoga sessions.
The scope
- Restoration of floors and intricate woodwork
- Custom plaster molds reproducing existing decorative details
- Electrical code upgrades and a new life-safety system
- HVAC refurbishment and spray-foam insulation
- Coordination with the community, architects and inspectors
- Project
- Home of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
- Award year
- 2017
- Recognition
- Award of Excellence
- Award category
- Best Residential Addition/Alteration $150K–$250K
The transformation
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The original character
The character of the rooms.
The restoration brought renewed care to the home’s floors, woodwork and decorative details.
Craft beyond the surface
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The restoration preserved the founder’s home and enabled the community to continue holding Sahaja Yoga sessions.
The original details guided the restoration.
Floors and intricate woodwork were restored, while custom plaster molds reproduced existing decorative details to preserve the character of the rooms.
Building systems supported continued use.
Electrical code upgrades, a new life-safety system, HVAC refurbishment and spray-foam insulation formed part of the documented renovation.
The work depended on close coordination.
The church’s members and board worked with architects, inspectors and Coppola Brothers throughout the exterior and interior restoration.
The completed project
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