Ragini Nagisetty

My office is over at Umanagar, right in the Galaxy Apartment building. Most people know the landmark because we are right beside Lifestyle. It’s up on the third floor, Flat 303. I’ve been working here in Begumpet for several years now. It is a busy area but the apartment itself stays relatively quiet during the day. I mostly spend my time on design work and meeting with people about their houses. Sometimes the elevator in the building is a bit slow, so I take the stairs if I'm in a hurry. My desk is usually covered in site maps and material samples. I don't really go for that polished corporate look, I just prefer a space where I can think and draw. Hyderabad is changing fast, and being in the middle of it helps keep track of what's going on. We see a lot of people coming in from the neighborhood. It’s a straightforward setup. I handle the paperwork and the creative side of things myself. Sometimes the rain makes the street outside a bit chaotic, but inside it's just work as usual. I keep a few plants by the window, though I forget to water them sometimes. It’s a real working space for real projects. No big speeches or fancy presentations, just sitting down and figuring out how to make a space work better for the people living in it. It’s been a good spot for me to grow as a professional over the years.