Rashed Ali Architects

Rashed Ali Architects is located in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. This is a very central part of the city, and it’s always buzzing with energy. We don’t have a massive office with glass walls; it’s more of a functional space where we get our work done. We spend most of our time at our drawing boards or on our computers, trying to figure out how to put things together. It can get pretty busy here, especially with all the noise from the traffic outside on the main roads. Mehdipatnam is the kind of place where everything is available, so we never have to go far for supplies or a quick snack. We are a small team and we like it that way. It keeps things simple and we don't have to deal with too much hierarchy. Our workspace is usually filled with papers, models, and rolls of drawings. It might look a bit messy to an outsider, but we know exactly where everything is. We don't really do much in the way of self-promotion. Most of our work comes from people who have heard about us through others. We just show up every day, do our drawings, and talk to our clients. It’s a straightforward life. We enjoy being in such a lively neighborhood. There’s a certain rhythm to Mehdipatnam that keeps us going. We’ve been here for a good while and it feels like home now. We also have a small balcony where we can see the street below.