Woodstone Architects

Holi Gate is one of those places in Mathura where you can really feel the history of the town. It’s always crowded and there’s always something going on in the streets outside. Woodstone Architects is based right there, not too far from the Amar Ujala office. It’s a busy spot to have an office, but it keeps us connected to what’s happening. We spend a lot of time working on plans for local buildings. Some days it’s just us sitting at the desks with the sound of traffic coming through the windows. It’s not a quiet, fancy studio. It’s more of a working space where things actually get done. We don't use much marketing; we mostly rely on people walking by and seeing the sign or hearing about us from a friend. Mathura is a place where everyone talks, so word gets around if you do a decent job. We handle various architectural tasks and try to make sense of the tight spaces people often have to build on around here. The office is small and filled with papers and old blueprints. We don't have a lot of bells and whistles. It’s just a place to work. Sometimes we go out for tea near the gate when the afternoon slump hits. We’ve been here for a bit now and we know the area well. It’s home for us and our work reflects that reality.