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A House in the Making

This project documents the people behind a home in progress—a dream house in Ahmedabad designed by a newlywed couple and the husband’s father, all architects by profession. I was invited to capture the final stages of the build, focusing not only on the structure itself but on the craftsmen shaping it.

Working with my Nikon FE and just one roll of film, I moved carefully through the site—observing without interrupting. I chose to focus on the labourers: stone carriers, gardeners, and builders, whose hands and presence are often left out of the architectural narrative. These portraits celebrate their essential, often invisible role in turning plans into reality.

More than a commission, this was a rare moment of alignment between my practice and my personal values—where architecture, labour, and storytelling meet. The result is a quiet tribute to the human effort behind the making of a home.

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