In an insightful conversation with Monika Chaudhary, co-founder of Habitat Architects, we explore the journey of her firm which she co-founded with her husband, Zafar Chaudhary. Monika reflects on the significant changes in the industry since the inception of their practice and how a project helped revive a traditional Indian brick industry and revitalised a community.
Monika Chaudhary: Charting the Growth and Sustainable Future of Habitat Architects
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