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That Passionate Builder.


Every builder builds somewhat for unknown purposes, and is in a measure a prophet-Mary Eleanor Wilkins freeman

In our career as architects, we come across many type of builders- the experienced builders, the businessmen-turned-builder builders, the first timers, the phoney ones, the agitated builders, the impulsive builders, the  friendly builders, the  arrogant builders, the teacher builders, the rahul gandhi-type builders, the very young builders, the dishonest builders, the looks-like-shopkeeper-but-rich AF-type builders, the bringing-kids-to-office-type builders, the always-farting-and-burping-type builders and then there is the passionate one. In my two and a half year of experience, I have worked with some 15 or so. Some for long term and some for a very brief time (yes, the ones who run away once they get what they want). Some for a single project and some for a few more.


But then, they can be broadly classified into two categories. The first category is the most common one. Builders who want to put a building onto a plot and they get us a survey of that. They just want to know how many units can we fit in and how money are they making. If you ask them, whether they want 2BHK units or 3BHK units, they just don't seem like they care. They want us to call them only once we are done. 

There's another category of builders. The passionate ones. They want to constantly know what they are selling, who are their buyers and what exactly do they want. What amenities do their buyers would love and which amenities would stand out. Right from the beginning they get involved into the project.

 Both kind of builders can be successful. But the later ones are more fun to work with. They constantly keep fine tuning the designs and we are more than happy to do it. These kind of builders are ready to take suggestions from everyone and they respect the fact that even a common man, not from the design field can give a suggestion that is worth considering. You are very lucky if you get a chance to work with a builder like this. It's very obvious if it is his own house, he would be more than interested in getting the best quality products. But how many of them do that, for a layout or a house that they are going to sell? I feel lucky and fortunate to have met such builders and work for them at DKA. Here is glance through his vision brought into existence by DKA.(Still under construction)





As captured during a site visit made on March,2017.

Comments

  1. Unknown15 March 2017 at 11:30

    'What's my page about'?

    You will find many experiences about successful architects,planners,designers etc. People who you look up to...I have just started my journey..young, enthusiastic with big dreams in my eyes.This blog is about my journey,which I intend to continue forever.The question is- will I make it Big?Or will I settle for something very ordinary?
    I don't intend to become a writer nor am I very good at it,although somehow I hope this will keep me inspired and not forget the very essence of it.
    The title comes from the lack of right environment and exposure we grow in.In a 9 to 6 job everyday working our as*es hard, we are becoming architects. But are we really?

    It is also an attempt to reach the younger architecture students,in a hope they don't make the mistakes I made...It is my story ..my journey and thoughts of course... HOpe you enjoy reading it.

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  2. Unknown11 April 2017 at 12:51

    This blog keeps inspiring and teaching me a lot everytime you add to it. The last one was hilarious. I loved it ❤

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