AD : TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY IN THE INCEPTION OF CONFLUENCE .
VISHAL & VINEETA : Founded in 1999 , Confluence was formed to create a design centre which can address the need for innovative spaces in India combined with the need of the surrounding environment . It was created as a collaborative design lab where every design was extensively researched and thought through before building a structure at site . Our vision was to ensure each of our project is a signature design stature .
Started with just 3 Architects including the Founders , Confluence team has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade and has become a leading multi-discipline consultancy today . The journey from 3 members to 60 + creative Architects and Interior Designers has been extremely enriching in lot many ways . The key to our success is a strategic vision , wholistic and planned thought process , a vivacious yet diligent team , innovative & sustainable design , and transparency in our processes . We have developed a large force of multidisciplinary professionals and an enviable network of associated expertise . Our client base today caters to some of the renowned names in the industry that encompasses a range of specialised practice areas – Master Planning , Residential , Commercial , Workplace , Institutional , Hospitality and Houses . We have specialised and
delivered some key projects where we have planned and built facilities and have gained insights across the spectrum of architecture , engineering , and project quality delivery endeavours . Integrating research , strategy , and spatial concepts for occupants , designers and owners is key to deliver projects which are unique , sustainable , and innovative in nature .
// below ; Cleo County , Noida , Uttar Pradesh , India by Confluence Photograph courtesy : Confluence
AD : IN FEW WORDS , HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR DESIGN PROCESS – PHILOSOPHY AT CONFLUENCE ?
VISHAL & VINEETA : Confluence has always been committed to creating sustainable , environment-conscious structures . We anticipate the need for a shift to sustainable design that is built for optimal functionality : As the ecology changes , so must current architectural practices . Our vision is to deliver innovative , sustainable , and tangible business value by pro-actively engaging each client on their design intent and participate in the organic process of design . Much research goes into the design of our buildings , characterized by strong conceptual intelligibility , use of breakthrough materials and rigorous approach to detailing . We believe in creating projects that are socially responsible , economical , environmentally sustainable , and inspirational . Constant use and awareness of new techniques and application of the latest technology helps in creating our visions to reality . Our design practices utilize the best and latest in sustainable architecture with a dedicated team towards research in this area . The designs use building materials that are both conducive to environmental preservation and are cost effective . We incorporate additions to our design that can further reduce dependence on limited resources and recharge the environment to possible extent .
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