Shangrila Associates

Shangrila Associates is out in Powai at the GIDC Estate, number 9. It’s an industrial area, so there’s always a bit of dust in the air and the sound of machinery in the distance. Our office is a simple one-room setup in unit 9. We have a few desks pushed against the walls and a big table in the middle where we spread out our plans and papers. It’s not the kind of place you’d come for a fancy meeting. We usually have the radio playing some local station in the background while we work. The GIDC estate is a bit of a maze if you aren't used to it, but we’ve been here so long we can find our way in the dark. We do a lot of coordinating for different projects. Most of our time is spent on the phone or checking on things at different sites. We don't have a lot of visitors, so when someone does drop by, we usually have to scramble to find a clean chair for them. The paint on the walls is peeling a little in the corners, but we don't mind. It’s a workspace, not a showroom. We know the guys in the neighboring units and we often borrow tools or supplies from each other. It’s a practical way to run things. We just focus on the work at hand and don't worry too much about the rest.