Yogesh Balpande Monarchin Architect And Interior Designer

I started this practice in Dhantoli, over on Tikekar Road. The office is G-1 in the Mangala Apartment building. If you know where Dinanath School is, then we are very easy to find because it’s right nearby. Dhantoli is one of those older, more established parts of Nagpur, and I’ve always liked the vibe here. I do both architecture and interior design work. It’s a lot to juggle sometimes, especially when you have multiple projects going on at once. The office is a ground-floor space, which makes it easy for people to just pop in. It’s filled with samples of materials, tiles, and old drawings from past jobs. It’s not a very tidy place, but we know where everything is. We spend many hours here debating which colors work best or how to rearrange a room to make it more useful. It’s practical work. We don't really do the big corporate talk. We just sit down with a client and a cup of tea and figure out what they need for their home or office. Tikekar Road can get a bit crowded with parked cars, but it’s a good central location. Being near the school means there’s a lot of energy in the morning and afternoon. We’ve been here for a good while and have gotten to know many of the neighbors. It feels like a real part of the community.