Kaul Ketan Architect

Our office is located at H.No.8/169 in Adarsh Nagar, which is a fairly quiet part of Banga. Kaul Ketan Architect started here as a small idea and has turned into a daily job that keeps us quite busy. We use one of the front rooms of the house for our drafting tables and computers. It’s nice because we don't have to deal with a long commute, and we can start working as soon as the morning tea is finished. The walls are covered with sketches and half-finished ideas that we’ve pinned up over the months. Banga is a small enough town that we often see the same faces passing by the window. We spend a lot of time thinking about how to build things that last. It isn't about being fancy or using the most expensive materials; it is about making sure the roof doesn't leak and the rooms have enough light. We have a lot of samples of wood and stone sitting around that we show to people when they come by to talk about their houses. Sometimes we have to go out to the sites to check on things, which usually means getting a bit dusty or muddy depending on the weather. It is practical work. We just sit here at number 8/169 and try to draw things that make sense for the people living in them. It's a steady way to spend the week.