Ocean

If you’re ever walking down L T Road in Borivali West, you might pass by Sayadri Apartment without thinking much of it. We are located right there at number 5. The area is always crowded because D K Stores is just nearby and Om West End Jewellers is right across from us. It’s one of those parts of Mumbai that never seems to sleep. Ocean is tucked into this building, and it’s a fairly modest space. We don’t have a lot of bells and whistles here. The office is basically one main room where everything happens. You can hear the traffic and the hawkers outside all day long, which is just part of the local charm, I suppose. The apartment itself is a bit on the older side, and the stairs are a little narrow if you’re carrying anything heavy. We spend our days surrounded by the usual office clutter—notepads, pens that may or may not work, and plenty of coffee mugs. It’s not the kind of place that looks like a magazine photo. It’s real and a bit messy at times. We’ve got a small window that lets in some light, but mostly we rely on the overhead tubes. There is a certain comfort in being in such a busy neighborhood where you can find anything you need within a five-minute walk. It’s a practical spot for us, and we’ve grown quite fond of the chaos on L T Road over the years.