Hafele-TFOD Profile Of The Week: Ar. Ninad Tipnis, JTCPL Designs, Mumbai

Ninad Tipnis is one of the big names in the architectural fraternity in India. Hailing from a family of distinguished architects he discovered his passion for the field very early in life. He worked zealously and soon found his calling in the realm of corporate interiors – with a number of prestigious names of banks and MNCs under his belt! His leadership skills are much admired by his team, which is inspired by his quality of thriving under pressure and his enthusiasm for always delivering his best. As a marathon runner, Ninad believes – “It is never about 'Race day', it is who you become while you practice” – a philosophy that he may well have adapted in other areas of his life too. 

JTCPL Designs, founded by Ninad in  2002, is among the best known workspace design practices in India.  An ISO 9001:2008 certified studio, JTCPL Designs partners with premier corporations to help them define their ideal workspaces and bring their visions to life. None of the JTCPL-designed workspaces look drab and dull - as offices are often wont to be. They, in fact, seem to celebrate life - in their own corporate way! 

With a team comprising Architects, Interior Designers, Engineers and Contractors, focusing on corporate interiors, and keeping client relationships on high priority, the firm’s list of loyal clientele includes esteemed names from the corporate world – such as Axis Bank, Deutsche Bank, BMW, Emirates, Standard Chartered Bank, VISA, Nokia Siemens and many more. 

A client-centric approach defines the ethos of the firm. Staying responsive to their business policies and needs, maintaining timelines and budgets, JTCPL Designs tackles all its projects - from micro offices to corporate headquarters! Regardless of the stature and scale of the office, JTCPL employs its skills, experience and knowledge to create work spaces that are visually appealing, ergonomically optimal and environmentally sustainable.

Sustainability – the biggest catchphrase of recent times – is an ideology Ninad fully supports. Therefore, he gives high priority to sustainability in all of JTCPL Designs’ outputs - making a conscious effort to create workspaces that that are in harmony with their surroundings, and which minimize electricity and water consumption throughout their lifecycle and also employ ecofriendly materials in their construction. The firm’s commitment to and experience in designing sustainable solutions across diverse sizes and configurations of office solutions has helped it establish its reputation in the upper echelons of the corporate world. 

The Future Of Design applauds JTCPL Designs' work; and wishes Ar. Ninad Tipnis and his team, the very best in all their future endeavours!