NORTH LIGHT

USP # 01 : Doorstep Service

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You need not take pains to frequent our office. We bring all services and progress reports right to your doorstep at appropriate intervals.

USP # 02 : Turnkey Execution

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Find the Best Services in the industry under a single roof…..

§ ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

§ CONCRETE, MASONRY, CEMENT WORK

§ ELECTRIC

§ PLUMBING

§ P.O.P WORK

§ PAINTING

§ PRODUCT DESIGN, CARPENTRY

§ UPHOLSTERY DESIGN

§ LIGHTING DESIGN

§ INTERIOR DECOR

§ FINE ART, APPLIED ART

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USP # 03 : Steady Professional Team

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NORTH LIGHT has nurtured and honed design talent since 2002. We have a steady team of professionals who have prior work experience in large scale disciplined environments.

USP # 04 : Detailed and Accurate Estimates

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We provide fine advance estimation of project costs to facilitate adequate lead period for our client.

Detailed estimates help in controlling project expenses from time to time, during the execution phase too.

USP # 05 : Project Schedule Charts

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We maintain multiple copies of the planned Project Schedules for the reference of –

§ Client

§ Site Staff

§ Supervisory Staff

§ Our Office

These schedules include all progress details of event and activities to be conducted on a particular day of execution.

They are presented in an easily comprehensible tabular format for your easy reference.

USP # 06 : We Understand You

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We realize that your space has to be your comfort zone.
So, we take an initiative to understand your preferences and needs.

We maintain questionnaire records of your likes, dislikes, health, profession, hobbies and other specifics.

Each zone of space is custom designed with care to suit the user’s tastes & requirements.

Design Sensitivity and Personal Touch are our hallmark.

USP # 07 : Complete Team Involvement

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Along with design drawings , our entire site team is also well informed about the thought process that has gone behind designing a product.

This enables complete involvement of the team, with each staff member being aware of the tastes and requirements of intended users of the product.

USP # 08 : We Anticipate Your Requirements

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We respect your decision behind hiring a turnkey services provider.

Through experience, we anticipate and satisfy even the minute design requirements of your space.

From doormats and bird nets and key hooks, to strategic electric provisions and drying zones ……we take care of it all.

So that you are not bothered by these little concerns after you inhabit your space.

USP # 09 : Design Report

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NORTH LIGHT provides you with a systematic Design Report……

.…for your guidance and reference, after the project handover is done.

A Typical Design Report includes –

§ Project Drawings

§ Masonry & other relevant Design Layouts

§ Supplier & Dealer contact details

§ Important Instructions & References

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USP # 10 : Tie-Ups with Reputed Market Brands

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NORTH LIGHT has strategic business alliances with some of the most Reputed Brands and Supplier Networks in the field of Architecture, Construction and Interior Design.

We assure these suppliers of sustained business through our future projections.

In return, they provide our clients with exceptional warranty services that excel beyond market standards.

USP # 11 : We Train You, and Guide You

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At the end of every project,

We hold an orientation meeting to guide the client about future upkeep of the newly designed space.

We suggest tips on quick, easy and inexpensive makeovers that help you in giving your space a renovated look, every once in a while.

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USP # 12 : Research in Design

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Design is not just about technical brilliance….

..…Designing is an Art.

At NORTH LIGHT, we encourage Research & Development in design and processes to bring utmost utility and aesthetic value to your space.

Along with innovative concepts, we also take pride in bringing to you, the best of all revered design principles and practices.

From Sthapatya Veda and Vaastu Shaastra to Fluid and Bionic Designs…. and from Upholstery Customization to Lighting Design …. we assimilate most optimized solutions for you.

USP # 13 : Easy Post-Handover Maintenance

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Time is Precious.

We promote designs that are easy on maintenance and require minimum upkeep.
So that both your time and money…. and effort are reserved for better engagements.

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USP # 14 : Extra Icing for your Cake

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No matter how small your office, home, showroom or workspace may be, we provide extra attention to detailing in design.

The success of every project is important to us.

We impart to even a most modest flat, the grandeur, elegance and richness of bungalow interiors.

USP # 15 : Cost Saving through Work Discipline

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We offer more provisions at a lesser budget for your project, as compared to the average market price. This is brought about by saving on time and costs through disciplined management, throughout the progress of the project.

The Result –

Smooth Operations in project functioning

Cost Saving

Better Utilization of Resources

USP # 16 : We Accept No Commissions from Material Suppliers

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As a Company Policy,

NORTH LIGHT selects dealers solely on their merit to supply goods in the best condition in a timely manner…..
……and on the basis of their post-sales service to clients.

We accept no commissions from material suppliers, thus negotiating the best quality and best rates for your project.

USP # 17 : Excellent Market Reputation & Credit History

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NORTH LIGHT has developed excellent market reputation and credit in the marketplace.

We do not compromise on Integrity and Transparency in our dealings with clients, vendors, associates, staff, investors….. and the society, in general.

Aptly, we are named…… NORTH LIGHT.

USP # 18 : Our Vision

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It is our dream and vision to beautify not just personal spaces, but the entire global landscape, the environment and social culture in general.

NORTH LIGHT plans to start its division in specialized Designer Upholstery and Lighting Design.

Also on the agenda are the development of a holistic Design Center with infrastructure of the latest global standards.

The Design Center will provide students and professionals with a natural peaceful environment conducive to creative thinking, also providing an international platform and worldwide opportunities for their art.

USP # 19 : Our Social Commitment

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Every year , NORTH LIGHT takes up a unique social cause and participates in the sensitization of concerns like tree plantation, holistic upbringing of under-privileged children, child labour, facilities and care for the aged, social rights for the girl child etc.

Lighting Design

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Living Rooms

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Bedrooms

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Kitchens

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Entrances

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Our Services

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NORTH LIGHT employs experienced and reputed professionals in the construction industry to cater to your specific requirements. These professionals work in consortium to provide customized solutions for you… so that you get all the best quality services, at a single destination.

At your service…..

Architectural Design

Landscaping

Interior Design, Decoration & Execution

Vaastu Shaastra

Façade Design

Structural Design

Building Construction

Maintenance, Repairs & Water-Proofing

Graphic Visualization

Technical Drafting

We value your time, we value you.

Corporate Vision

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We value the Professional Discipline and Goodwill that has helped us scale success in a short span of time....

NORTH LIGHT is a young and energetic team, based in Mumbai and with an excellent track record of architectural planning, construction and interior designing projects, spanning all across Maharashtra since the past five years. Though we have successfully completed private offices and commercial projects too, our forte and focus is mainly on residential interiors.

Our work profile in residential interiors includes flats, studio apartments, bungalows, holiday homes & row houses. Currently, the firm is undergoing major infrastructural changes to accommodate the India-wide expansion of our services scheduled for the year, 2008.

NORTH LIGHT is currently also in the throes of introducing its brand, 'Archishaa' (Ray of Light) in the global market. Archishaa specializes in space makeovers using Custom-designed Upholsteries and Lighting Design.

Corporate Policies

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NORTH LIGHT CORPORATE POLICIES

Contact Us

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HEAD OFFICE :
B2/10, Manav Kalyan,
Bangur Nagar, New Link Road,

Goregaon (West), Mumbai 400 104.

Maharashtra State, INDIA.
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BRANCH OFFICE :
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WEBSITE : www.northlight.in
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EMAIL : contactus@northlight.in

When to Approach Us?

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NORTH LIGHT CORPORATE POLICIES

Careers at NORTH LIGHT

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You may join the NORTH LIGHT Team as –

ASST. ARCHITECTS : Job Profile mainly includes manual drafting, site planning, working drawings, development and detailing of provided facade and interior design, co-ordination with site managers and senior management. Expected skillset includes operational knowledge, understanding and experience of basic drafting software.

SITE ENGINEERS : Job Profile includes strict application of Project Management schedules at site ; co-ordinateion with office authorities, suppliers and service affiliates to ensure flawless execution of scheduled works at site.

GRAPHIC VISUALISORS : Thorough knowledge and experience of working on adavanced 3D visual graphics and presentation software. Would be required to operate on project basis on free lance.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS : Knowledge of popular database processing software, accounting software, book keeping, maintenance of various records.

SITE HELPERS : Job Profile includes miscellaneous tasks including assistance to office and site management team.

Email Resume to : careers@northlight.in

OFFICE TEAM

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Site Team : CIVIL WORK

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Site Team : CARPENTRY

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Site Team : PAINTING

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Site Team : ELECTRIC

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Site Team : POP

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Site Team : PLUMBING

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Site Team : APPLIED ART

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The Beginning

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NORTH LIGHT began as an ambitious thought of a budding construction engineer. Armed with a mere INR 15,000, we first set up within a crunchingly small 10 square feet floorspace and a single desktop PC as our office in Mumbai suburbs in the year 2002.

Our first project was a modest middle-class home in downtown Mumbai from where we proceeded to bigger sites and larger projects. Today, as NORTH LIGHT moves towards an all-India expansion of its services, we are still active at the level that formed the foundation of our set-up, providing proficient services at economical budgets.

NORTH LIGHT specializes in disciplined turnkey services in multiple fields, allowing you the luxury of a one-stop shop for the design and make-over of your space. We take pride in the transparency of our communication systems that keep the client updated at regular vital junctures about the progress of the project before and during its execution.

Save your Project

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Successful execution of any project requires at least the following 4 agencies to work efficiently at an independent level as well as in co-ordination with each other -

Architect
Contractor
Quality Assurance Authority
Project Manager

No matter how small the project, allow sufficient time for development of theme, working drawings, budget management and project management schedules. An unplanned or hasty venture will end up consuming more time for execution and will cause wastage of money. Yet if you are looking out for a fast make-over of the space, remember to alert the design agency about the same in advance.

When the designer proposes an idea, do feel free to ask for options if you feel apprehensive at any stage of the design. You need to evaluate your choices before finalizing on a particular item for your space. Remember that it is you, and not the architect, who is slated to occupy the premises after it is ready. Any design has its foremost priority to make the space most comfortable for its proposed occupants. Find it your duty to convey your honest and frank feedback on the proposed design to the architect from time to time during the design phase itself. Amendments made later... during project execution, may lead to delay in completion.

Insist on having a demonstration of the finished product ....your designed space... in the form of handsketches or digital visualizations. Find time to check on at least the major design accessories, color, texture and lighting of surfaces. In another forthcoming post, we'll discover how these aspects end up affecting the occupants' psychology as prolonged environmental surroundings.

An architect is the captain of the project. It is imperative to find one who matches your sensibilities and sensitivities the best. Also, it may help your interests to have your designer assume responsibility for various faculties of project execution - design, contract, quality assurance of materials and project management. This will help you considerably in optimizing project execution values.

Designing your space for the first time?

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Most people seeking professional consultation to get their spaces designed for the first time, have a few common anxieties - like whether the architect would respect their allocaton of budget.... whether their vision of the ready product would be taken into consideration by the architect while designing the space.... is their current availability of funds enough for their vision of home..... whether a residential space would end up looking like a hotel room....how much soul would the designed space have....

Let us attempt to sort out some of these....

DREAMS Vs. BUDGET : HOW TO BEGIN

It is very important to employ an architect only after you have evaluated their past work and their style of budgeting. Every architect has his/her own method to the process, and no particular process can be classified as the 'Best'. You need to find one that suits your requirements the best. One good way to approach a design professional, is by mentioning 5 things clearly and honestly over email first -

site plan of your space
your budget
your vision of the end-product
your deadline for project completion

The agency may reply to you about their availability for project evaluation. Make sure to ask about the agency's fees for first consultation and site-visit.

Every space is unique and so is the client. Employ an architect who insists on visiting the site (and you - the proposed user of the space) personally at least once, to have a feel of your specific and unique requirements. Before the project goes on floors, it is always better to have a written agreement with detailed specifications on the allocation of budget, list of items and quality of work agreed upon within that budget.

From the next post, we'll discuss pointers on how you can keep yourself involved in the creation of your property.

I see BLUE

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Like every other year, this time too....the internet is being flooded with greetings for a Happy Indian Independence Day......whatever that means.

Most pictures proudly show off the saffron, white and green combination in different representations, different orientations - slant, vertical , inverted.....wonder if it remains the Indian Flag anymore. Why, we even refer to it as the 'tri-color' or Tirangaa.

Here, have a sample -
http://www.wonderbackgrounds.com/holidays/indian_independence_day/

There are around 24 countries in the world that include saffron, white and green in their national flags. What sets the Indian flag apart is its Blue Ashoka Chakra.... conveniently omitted in most modern representations. Isn't it vital to include this symbol of 24x7 dedication to work, especially in an age when Indians are indeed working at a scale that knows no limits to working hours?!!

PERILS OF ‘Wall Tiling’

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It’s monsoon time yet again……and as usual, I have a lot of friends calling me up to ask for handy monsoon tips to keep home interiors seepage free. Most of them, victims of poor-quality construction work, find ’wall-tiling’ an amazing option to conceal the moss and gross of rainwater seepage. Exterior walls of buildings are the worst hit, especially in a country like India, where monsoon equates to not just farming and agriculture, but often floods and deluges too.

The Question is…………….. Is wall tiling really as useful as it seems to be? Not Really.

Here’s WHY -
Just give a thought to why seepage occurs. Obviously, there is a crack somewhere that is allowing the entry of rain-water from the exteriors right into your home. The root causes of crack formation may be various. Beginning from poor quality plasterwork, joint-filling…..right up to improper RCC built-up. Very often, the original cause of a crack cannot be detected until it grows large enough to trace its origin on its own.

Tiling up interiors prevents the sight of seepage. When you conceal the surface displaying seepage, you hide from your view, not just the wetness but also the gradual deterioration of your wall. The impervious material of cladding stops water from seeping in only at the innermost surface of the wall. But unless the the opening of the crack is suitably filled and treated at the exterior, the inflow of water continues to de-strengthen brickwork beneath the seemingly neat tiling surface.

If the crack lies through the cover of some structural member, there is a serious possibility of a hazard if tiling is conducted for decorative purposes. The water continues to penetrate to the reinforcement with widening of the crack. Consulting a qualified Structural Consultant is advisable, always.

INFERENCE - Treat seepage at its source of water-entry not its outlet.

LOCAL WARS : Kadia Vs. 'The' Professional

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I met our friendly neighbourhood 'Kadia', Ramlu the other day. He was in deep concern over being fast replaced by professionals who claim to have 'studied' how to build the wall. Why, even his uneducated masons could do it till recent past, exclaimed Ramlu, who now works as a 'Contractor' under a local architect. The architect too, only instructs him about the shape, dimensions and location at which to build the wall anyways. HOW to build it is left to Ramlu, The King's discretion.

And guess what, Ramlu couldn't be more correct. If the entry of qualified professionals is restricted to sophistication in elevations and plans alone, who takes care of the quality? Quality that cannot be superficially seen. Quality that is instrinsic and does not get appreciated at face value. Like the proportions of cement, sand and water in basic mortar.... like techniques of inter-locking of wood used beneath all the decorative lamination..... like the adhesion of putty hidden beneath the paint. These are the technical details that mark 'studied' professional excellence.

Else, even Ramlu has enough creativity to build up breath-takingly beautiful bungalows, those too.... sans any working drawings. After all, he's been doing it for 20-odd years before the advent of guys who have 'studied' to build the wall.