Juhi Aggarwala

I have a small office in Sriniketan Apartment, located on D K Road in Ameerpet. It’s Flat 204 on the second floor. I’ve been working as an architect in this area for some time now. Ameerpet is a very active part of Hyderabad, so there is always something happening right outside my window. My office is a quiet retreat from all that noise where I can focus on my drawings and plans. I have a big table for checking prints and a smaller one for my computer. It's not a fancy place with expensive furniture, just the basics I need to do my job. I work with a lot of local families who are trying to renovate or build new homes. I spend a lot of time on the phone with suppliers and contractors. My shelves are stacked with building codes and design journals that I’ve collected over the years. I don't have a receptionist, so I usually answer the door myself. Sometimes the office smells like the tea I make in the afternoons. I try to keep my designs practical and easy to build. I don't really go in for the over-the-top stuff you see in magazines. I just want to make sure the rooms are the right size and the light comes in where it should. It’s a humble business, but I enjoy the daily grind of it. The walk up to the second floor is easy, and most people find the building without any trouble.