Kaur Gurvinder Architect

My office is right here in Parja Pah Colony, just down Street Number 1. It’s quite easy to find because the Sepal Hotel is right nearby, which is a good landmark for people who haven't visited before. I’ve been working out of this space for a long time now. It’s nothing too special, just a room with my drafting table, a computer that’s getting a bit slow, and a lot of books on local building codes. People from the neighborhood often stop by to talk about fixing up their old houses or maybe adding a small room upstairs for a growing family. I spend a lot of my time visiting sites in the morning and then coming back here to draw. It gets dusty, and there’s always a stack of local permits waiting to be signed or filed. I don’t have a big staff or a secretary, so if you call, you’re usually just talking to me directly. Dealing with the local authorities takes up way more time than I’d like, but that’s just a part of the job that you can't avoid. I like the morning light in this office; it really helps when I’m trying to get the scales right on a site plan. The colony is quiet enough most days, which is good for thinking. I’ve lived around here long enough to know how the ground sits and what kind of weather we get in different seasons, which helps when planning a roof. It’s just steady work, making sure things are built solid for the long haul.