Rashmi Architect & Interior Designer

I work out of a place called Nirmala Sadan in the Khagaul area. It is located on Mandirpath, right next to Dr. Janardan Singh’s house on the east side. Being an architect and interior designer in this part of town means I get to work with many of my own neighbors. Anandpuri is a growing neighborhood, and there always seems to be something new being built around here. I don't have a huge staff or a shiny, modern office. It is just a dedicated space where I keep my drafting board, my laptop, and some rolls of blueprints. I have lived in Patna my whole life, so I really understand how the houses are constructed in this climate. People come to me because they want a local person who knows the building rules and the materials that are available in the local markets. I don't use those fancy 3D computer presentations unless someone specifically asks for it. Usually, a good hand sketch and a long conversation are enough to get things started. I handle everything from small room renovations to full house designs from the ground up. It involves a lot of running around, checking on masons and painters at different sites. Sometimes the local roads are in bad shape, and it takes time to get the materials delivered, but we manage somehow. I try to keep my design work simple, honest, and useful for everyday living without making things complicated.