Kapila Tiwari Architect

My name is Kapila Tiwari and I run this architecture practice out of my place at House No. 12 Mig in the Barra area. It’s right near Shastri Chowk, so most people in Kanpur know the general vicinity. I’ve been working on buildings for quite a while now. It’s not always glamorous work, honestly. A lot of it is sitting at the desk, drawing lines, and trying to figure out how to fit a staircase into a tight corner. People come by with all sorts of ideas, some that work and some that really don't, and I just try to give them a sensible plan. My office isn't anything fancy, just a practical space where I keep my drafting tools and stacks of blue prints. Dealing with local regulations and site visits takes up a big chunk of my week. I spend a lot of time out in the sun at construction sites in and around Barra, making sure the foundation is right or the walls are going up straight. It’s a lot of responsibility because a house is usually the biggest thing someone ever builds. I try to keep things simple and clear when I talk to clients. No big words or confusing jargon, just plain talk about what can be built and what it might cost. Sometimes I get backed up with work, but that’s the nature of being a local architect. If you're near Shastri Chowk, you've probably passed by my door without even realizing it.