Civil Draughtsman (Structural)

My name is K. Radha Gopalan and I’ve set up my workspace here at 59 B/3 Govindashram in the Brindavan Society. Being in Thane West is quite nice, it’s a bit calmer than the main city parts. I focus on the structural side of civil draughting, which means I spend a lot of time thinking about how things stay standing. It’s not just about the looks; it’s about the bones of the building. My home office is filled with technical books and old blueprints from years of work. I don't use flashy advertisements or anything like that. People in the society usually find me by word of mouth. I’ve been at this for a long time, and I’ve seen Thane change quite a bit from my window here in Brindavan. Sometimes a client will come over and we’ll sit in the living room and go over the details of a beam or a foundation. It’s very informal, which I think people appreciate. I try to be very careful with my calculations because structural work doesn't allow for many mistakes. It’s a lot of solitary work, just me and the drawings, but I like the quiet. The atmosphere in Govindashram is peaceful, which helps when you need to concentrate on complex diagrams. If someone needs a structural drawing, they usually just give me a ring or knock on the door. It’s a straightforward way to run a business, and it’s served me well all these years. I keep my files organized by year.