Geeta C Shah

I work out of my place in Gandhi Baug, which is right in the Ellis Bridge area of Ahmedabad. It's a nice spot, tucked away near Law Garden and behind Nirman Bhawan. Most people around here know the landmarks. I've been doing this for a while now, just focusing on whatever projects come my way. It’s not a large office with dozens of employees, just a personal space where the work gets done. Ahmedabad has so much history in its buildings, and being near Law Garden reminds me of that every day. I spend my time on site visits or sitting at the desk sketching out ideas. Sometimes the neighbors pop in for a chat. It's that kind of neighborhood. I don't use fancy software for everything; sometimes a pencil and paper still work best for me. People find me through word of mouth mostly. I don't really advertise. If someone needs help with a house or a renovation, they just come by 2 Gandhi Baug. It can get a bit messy with all the samples and papers lying around, but that’s just how it is when you’re working. I try to stay busy and keep the projects moving. The trees outside keep the place a bit cooler in the summer, which is nice. I spend a lot of time just thinking about how to make a small space feel a bit bigger. It’s just me doing what I’ve always done.