Gurjeet Singh Architect

I run my architectural practice, Gurjeet Singh Architect, from 630-E in Ranjit Avenue. It’s a decent area and I’ve been here for a good while. The office is basically where I live and breathe building designs. It’s not a huge firm with a bunch of partners; it’s mostly just me and a few assistants helping out with the technical drawings. We have a lot of stuff piled up—models, blueprints, and catalogs for windows and doors. Ranjit Avenue is a nice place to work because it’s easy to move around from here to different sites. My day usually starts with a lot of coffee and a look at whatever project is on the board. I don't use a lot of fancy jargon when I talk to people. I just explain how a building is going to look and what it’s going to take to build it. Some days are spent entirely on the computer, and other days I’m out in the dirt looking at foundations. It’s a bit of a mix. I like the variety. I don't really have a philosophy or anything like that. I just try to make sure things are built properly and look alright. The office can get pretty messy when we are in the middle of a big project, but we know where everything is. It’s a practical, local business and I try to keep it that way. I'm just here working on the next set of plans.