India’s leading windows and doors brand, Fenesta, has wrapped up a sweeping nationwide initiative aimed at reshaping conversations in architecture and design.
The Fenesta Conclave, held across 25 cities, brought together more than 1,650 architects from over 1,140 firms spanning cities such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata —marking one of the largest coordinated engagements of the design community in recent years.
Built around the theme ‘Connecting Communities of Design’, the conclave positioned itself as more than a networking series. It became a platform for cross-regional exchange, drawing insights from architects working across diverse climates, geographies, and project scales.
From metros to emerging hubs, the discussions highlighted a common thread: the need for deeper collaboration to build smarter, more context-responsive spaces.
At the heart of the conclave were conversations around a rapidly shifting architectural priority: fenestration. No longer limited to basic functionality, windows, doors, and façades are now central to performance, sustainability, and design expression. Across sessions, architects debated how climate, materials, energy efficiency, durability, and long-term performance are redefining decision-making on projects nationwide.
The format combined product showcases with high-level discussions. Regional leaders set the tone with insights into local design priorities, followed by presentations on solutions tailored to evolving architectural needs. Panel discussions featuring leading architects brought candid perspectives on execution challenges and design realities, before closing with open networking sessions that encouraged continued exchange.
Speaking on the initiative, Saket Jain, Business Head, Fenesta, said: "Architects and designers play a pivotal role in shaping the quality, character, and performance of the built environment. At Fenesta, we see ourselves as long-term partners in this creative and technical journey—working closely with the design community to understand intent, context, and execution realities.
"Through continuous dialogue and innovative windows and doors, we aim to support architects in translating their vision into spaces that are well-designed, reliable, and built to perform over time. The Fenesta Conclave reflects this commitment to collaboration, learning, and shared progress across regions.”
The conclave signals a clear push: to stay embedded in the design conversation as India’s built landscape rapidly transforms.