Syed Mohammad Noman

I am based at 307 Dodhpur here in Aligarh. The office is near Doherra Hospital, specifically in the Wadi-E-Ismail area. Some people know it as the Alhamd building. It’s a quiet part of town compared to the main markets, which I like. It helps me focus on the drawings and the technical stuff I have to do. I’ve lived in this area for a long time, so I know the streets well. My work involves a lot of planning and checking on how buildings are coming along. It’s not a big company or anything. It’s just me working on local projects. I don't have a receptionist, so if the phone rings, I’m the one who picks it up. People usually come to see me because they heard I did a good job for their neighbor or a cousin. I like working this way. It feels more personal. The office is small and filled with rolls of paper and old files. Sometimes the hospital traffic makes the road a bit busy, but mostly it’s fine. I try to be honest with people about what can and cannot be done. I don’t think making things sound better than they are is useful. Building a house is a big deal, and I treat it that way. I just do my work and try to keep everyone happy with the results. It’s a simple life and I’m glad to be part of the community. I enjoy the quiet days when I can just draw.