India, Dec. 4 -- Home renovations possess a remarkable ability to bridge the past and the present, preserving the memories of an old space while injecting it with modern style and functionality. The latest example of this transformation comes from Delhi, where a 40-year-old DDA (Delhi Development Authority) flat has undergone a stunning transformation. Also read | Step inside official residence of Maharashtra CM: Amruta Fadnavis gives a tour of Mumbai bungalow in Malabar Hills

In a November 19 Instagram video, Delhi-based design firm Studio AlterSpace showcased how they converted an old DDA flat - once described as having "almost no natural light, no airflow, and walls closing off every corner" - into a serene, airy, and contemporary hav...