The second decision of the IIMA Board pertains to the reconstruction of some buildings in the old campus, The Institute takes pride of its antecedents and the rich legacy including the iconic architecture, which were all pivotal in its growth into a premier world-class institution. However, over time, some of the buildings have been facing structural damage, deterioration and have become uninhabitable, posing a safety concern for the campus's residents. The discussions and consultations on this matter, inclusive of nationally and globally recognized expert-led reports, have been on for almost 40 years and extensively since the last two decades. The deterioration of the structures was raised first at a Building Committee meeting in July 1982. Most importantly, the Board considered all relevant reports, especially the ones that were undertaken in the last year. This included meetings and presentations by two groups of experts who were tasked with the assessment of the conditions and structural status of the buildings and who visited campus to conduct a study first-hand. The first was a group of structural and earthquake engineers from IIT Roorkee and the second, an international group comprising restoration experts, architects, and structural engineers. The board finalised the decision after it had initiated the process of consultations that it had been holding with key stakeholders (alumni and faculty) prior to December 2020. In line with the decision, The Institute will not continue with any further restoration of the faculty blocks, classroom complex, and dorms other than D15. After careful consideration, an RFP process will be initiated later for the reconstruction of the faculty blocks, classroom complex, and the peripheral dorms 16 to 18 with, the same exterior façade, a seismically safe structure, and non-major renovation of the internal space to improve its functionality to suit the needs of the users. The other dorms will be remodeled, in line with the Louis Kahn heritage and keeping in mind the functional needs of current and future residents of the campus.

"Over the last two decades, the institute has conducted regular inspections, studies, and repairs on the buildings. Repairs were made whenever subject matter experts recommended it or there was any visible indication of a problem. The safety of our people is our primary responsibility, and with that in mind, the Board felt there was a need to address this issue rather than opt for temporary solutions such as restorations, which had been attempted but were not as effective. The Board consulted industry experts and discussed the issue for several months before making this decision regarding the reconstruction of parts of the old campus. All reports indicate that most structural elements have insignificant residual life, and thus restoration will be technically impractical and ineffective despite investment of time, effort, and funds. As a result, rebuilding in such sections of the old campus is unavoidable. We express our deep gratitude for the wisdom and advice provided by our various stakeholders and experts throughout the process.”- IIMA Board of Governors.