Dhende Architect

Our office is based in Hadapsar 1, which is a part of Pune that never seems to stop moving. Dhende Architect is basically just a group of us working in a space that’s usually a bit too small for all the stuff we have. We’ve got stacks of paper, various measuring tapes, and computers that hum all day long. It’s not the kind of place where you’ll find matching furniture or a minimalist vibe. It’s more of a functional mess. We spend a lot of time talking to people about their houses or shops and then trying to fit those ideas onto a piece of paper. Hadapsar is a busy area, so there’s always dust from construction nearby drifting through the windows. We don't have a big marketing department or anyone to answer the phones with a scripted greeting. If you call, you just get one of us. Usually, someone is eating lunch at their desk while trying to finish a floor plan. We’ve been here long enough that the commute feels like second nature. The walls are a bit scuffed and the chairs squeak, but the work is what matters. We deal with the day-to-day grind of permits and site visits like everyone else. It’s just honest work in a busy part of the city. We keep it simple and try to get the designs right.