Deepmala Rohnkar

I work out of the Edifice Architect Pvt Ltd office, which is on the 3rd floor of Srirams Arcade. We’re located in Govandi East, Mumbai. My name is Deepmala Rohnkar. This building is one of those typical Mumbai spots where there’s a lot of different businesses all crammed together. You have to wait for the lift sometimes because it’s a busy place with people coming and going all day long. Being on the third floor is nice because you’re a bit away from the direct noise of the street, but you can still hear the trains and the traffic if you open a window. I’ve been working from this desk for a while now. It’s not a glamorous setup with a view of the ocean or anything, just a functional space with a lot of papers and drawings lying around. Govandi is an interesting area, it has its own rhythm and it’s very different from the posh parts of South Mumbai. I like that it feels more real here. I just come in every morning, say hello to the security guard downstairs, and get to work. There’s no big speech about what we do or why we do it. It’s just a job and a place to be. I handle the daily stuff and try to keep everything moving forward without too much stress. It’s a good spot for me.