Chaphekar Engineering Pvt.Ltd.

We are located on the second floor of Allana House. It’s at number 6 on J.A. Allana Road. The building is old and has that specific smell of Mumbai. Being in Colaba means we are close to the docks. We are an engineering firm but our office looks more like a library. We have stacks of blue prints and old files everywhere. We don't have modern cubicles. It’s just big wooden tables where we spread out the drawings. We spend a lot of time arguing over measurements. It’s not a polished place. The walls need a new coat of paint. We have a couple of computers but most of the thinking happens on paper. The traffic outside is constant. We can hear the horns all day long. We don't do any self-promotion. Most of our work comes from people who have known the Chaphekar family for decades. We have a small pantry where we make coffee. We stay late most nights because the work is never really done. Engineering is about details and we spend a lot of time on them. It’s not glamorous. We get grease on our shirts when we go to the sites. We just stay focused on the technical side of things. It’s a small team and we’ve all been here for years. We just keep the wheels turning without needing to show off for anyone.