Hopeville, a historic building from 1800, was once home to important British officials and symbolizes the hope and pride of the State Bank of India. The document describes the building's Greek Revival architectural style and history of residents. It details how the Bank of Madras purchased the large property of over 12 acres in 1864 and Hopeville has since become a landmark building for both the bank and city of Bangalore.

1. “Hopeville”

2. Hopeville
This is Hopeville a building dating back to 1800 it symbolizes the pride and hope of
our bank in Karnataka.
Hopeville modeled on the Greek Revival Style was built at a time when Bangalore had
begun to emerge as the principal garrison town of the British in the State of
Mysore in the early nineteenth century. Soon handsome classical public building
appeared and together with a conscious policy of civic improvement imparted to
Bangalore by the 1860 an air of a garden city.
Among those who resided in Hopeville was C B Saunders the Judicial Commissioner
of Mysore who held charge of Mysore State for a while after Mark Cubbon, the
Commissioner of Mysore resigned from his post in 1861, Saunders later became
British Resident in Hyderabad between 1868 and 1872 and moved to what is now the
Governors’ Residence or Raj Bhavan.
Four years after the Bank of Madras a forerunner of the State Bank of India
opened a branch in Bangalore in 1864 purchased Hopeville together with its land
measuring more than twelve acres from Charles James Green a retired Major
General of the Madras Army at Rupees Thirty Thousand.
The majestic Hopeville is not only the pride of State Bank of India but also of the
City of Bangalore.

3. Pre Treatment – Water Leakage
Ingress of Water from celling

4. Pre Treatment – Water Leakage
Ingress of Water from celling

5. Pre Treatment – Water Leakage
Ingress of Water to the wall from celling

6. Pre Treatment – Cause
Cracked Surface on the celling

7. Uneven surface on celling
Pre Treatment – Cause

8. Pre Treatment – Cause
Cracks on the Old Water Proofed Surface on celling

9. Pre Treatment – Cause
Unevenness on the Old Water Proofed Surface on celling

10. Worn-out of Old Water Proofed Surface on celling
Pre Treatment – Cause

11. Surface Preparation
Opening of Cracked surface for filling and brushing of surface to clear the dust and algae formed

12. Surface Preparation
Pealing of old water proofing membrane

13. Surface Preparation
Remove dust, flakes, or other foreign particles by scrubbing / wire brush / jet of dry air. Clean the surface mechanically or by
grinding to make it smooth before application.

14. Surface Preparation
Filling of Cracks and Uneven Surface with SBR Latex and Shali Grout 65

15. Primer Coat
Applying of Primer using TarFelt LM and Water in 1:1 Ratio to form a Base Coat

16. Water Proofing
Apply of 2 Coat TarFelt LM on the Base Coat to provide Water Proofing to the Ceiling

17. Water Proofing
Contd …

18. Water Proofing
Contd …

19. Water Proofing
Contd … Inspection by Sr. General Manager STP Ltd

20. UV Coating
Applying of ShaliCryl 215 – Unique elastomeric high build coating based on a revolutionary acrylic polymer with quick-set
capabilities to resist premature moisture attack

21. UV Coating
ShaliCryl 215 becomes more durable with age. It is easy to apply and is environmentally safe and non-polluting.
ShaliCryl 215 has inherent waterproofing qualities.

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