Architect R. Jaiswal & Associate

Architect R. Jaiswal & Associate is located on the second floor of M-45 in Chittaranjan Park. C.R. Park is a unique part of New Delhi, known for its busy markets and the smell of fish being sold nearby. Being on the second floor means we have to climb some fairly narrow stairs every day, which is a good workout if nothing else. The office has a balcony that looks out over the M block, and it’s a good spot to stand when you need a break from the computer screen. We have a lot of old-fashioned drafting tables even though we do most things digitally now. There are stacks of paper everywhere and the walls are a bit stained from the dampness during the rains. It’s a busy office but not a formal one. We often have the windows open to let some air in, so you can hear the sounds of the neighborhood all day long. The tea here is usually made on a small stove in the corner. We don't have a big marketing budget or a polished website. Most of what we do is just sitting at these desks and figuring out how to make things fit into the spaces we are given. It’s a bit of a messy environment, but it’s where all the actual work happens. We like being in C.R. Park because everything you need is just a short walk away. We just focus on getting the drawings right and staying on top of our daily tasks.