Nita Sharma
English Architect Nita: Rebuilding an Architectural Career on the French Riviera

“Success used to mean prestigious buildings.
Today it means
the life we’ve built in France.”

“When I received my French nationality,
I realised how far this journey had taken me.”

"I didn’t want to lose my career.
Architecture is part of who I am.”

“Seeing my first planning permission approved and my site board go up with my name on it felt incredible.”

“When I registered with the Ordre des Architectes and saw my work on the panel, I thought: wow, look what I’ve achieved.”

“I never imagined in a million years that I’d be making buildings in France.”

“I didn’t speak any French when I arrived,
but I was determined to learn.”

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