Ramanbhai M Chauhan

Ramanbhai M Chauhan is the name on the door here at number 20 on R V Desai Road. This is a very straightforward kind of place. We don’t have a big marketing team or anyone to answer the phones with a script. It’s usually just us sitting at the desks, surrounded by measuring tapes, scales, and rolls of heavy paper. The office has been at this R V Desai Road address for a long time, and the building has that specific smell of old paper and ink. Every morning starts with a quick sweep of the floor and a glass of water before we get into the drawings. It’s a very personal way of working. Ramanbhai is often here late, long after the traffic on the road has quieted down for the night. We get all sorts of visitors, from people looking to build their first small house to those who just need a bit of advice on a renovation. We don’t use any fancy jargon or try to impress anyone. We just talk about what is possible and what isn't. The lighting in the office isn't the best, but we have some good lamps for the drafting tables. The chairs have seen better days, and the walls are covered with sketches that we’ve pinned up over the months. It’s a messy, productive environment where we feel at home. No one here cares much for being polished. We just care about the lines being straight.