Atul Kumar Parikh

My setup is at B/19 in Vadodara, over in the Shivaji Chawk area of Panjarpol. The office is right opposite the Swaminarayan Temple and sits just behind the Harinagar Tank. It’s a very specific location and most people around here know exactly where that is. The temple bells ring at certain times of the day, which is a nice sound to have in the background while I’m working. The area around the tank can get a bit muddy during the monsoon, but otherwise, it's a solid place to be. I’ve been here for many years now. The office itself is small and filled with the various things I’ve gathered over time. It’s not a modern workspace with bright lights. It’s more of a traditional room with a lot of character. I handle my own paperwork and meet my clients personally. Most of them are people from the neighborhood or those who have been coming to me for a long time. We don't have a big staff here, so when the phone rings, I’m the one who picks it up. It’s a very direct way of working. I don't see the need for promotional materials or big slogans. I just focus on getting the work done right. The furniture is a bit old and the walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but it feels like home. It’s where I get things done and I like the quiet here.