A House in the Making

‘A House in the Making’ is a commissioned project that captured the essence of a family’s dream turning into reality in Ahmedabad. The client, along with his newlywed wife and father, all architects by profession, embarked on the journey of designing and building their home—a process I was invited to document as it neared completion. My task was to photograph the workers and the still-unfinished house, a challenge accepted with my Nikon FE, limited to 36 images.

Given the constraint of not disrupting the ongoing work, I chose to photograph groups of craftsmen, from stone carriers to gardeners, each contributing their unique skill to the construction. The project offered an unparalleled opportunity to explore the confluence of architecture, human endeavor, and social fabric within the skeletal frame of the emerging house. For me, this assignment was more than a commission; it was a playground that resonated with my deepest passions. ‘A House in the Making’ weaves together narratives of architecture, people, politics, and social structures, embodying the collective effort behind creating a space called home.