Dhiman Anu Architect

I’m based at 105, Wadhawa Nagar in the Dhakauu area of Zirakpur. It’s a growing spot, and there’s almost always some construction noise in the distance. Dhiman Anu Architect is my small practice. I’ve been working here for a good amount of time, mostly helping locals with their building plans and designs. My office isn't anything fancy; it’s just a place with a big table for my drawings and a computer that has seen better days. Zirakpur is a busy place to be an architect because everyone seems to be building something new these days. I spend a lot of time driving between different sites and the office. It’s a lot of coordination, making sure the workers understand the drawings and the owners are happy with the progress. I don't use a lot of fancy words to describe what I do. It’s basically about making sure a building is safe and looks okay for the people living there. I’ve had days where nothing seems to go right, like when a supplier is late or a drawing needs a total rewrite because of a change in plans. But that’s just the job. I like the independence of working for myself. People in Wadhawa Nagar know they can just drop by and ask a quick question about their projects. I try to be practical about costs because I know how expensive building can be for a regular person. It’s about being realistic and getting the work done. I don't need a corporate office to do that properly.