Journey
1993
CONTRACTING
Forayed into Interior Contracting with “The Design Centre”
His passion for architectural design led him to start The Design Centre in 1993, an interior design firm.
1996
FIRSTS
India’s 1st Italian Furniture Showroom
Pioneered in getting 27 Italian furniture companies to India by Organizing a high end Luxury Exhibition
1996
1st FACTORY
Furniture Factory- Nagpur
Tecnica Office Systems Pvt Ltd started manufacturing modular office furniture through its 1STFACTORY IN NAGPUR.
1996
India’s 1st Italian Furniture Exhibition
Organised a high end luxury exhibition at one of Nehru Centre, largest cultural public space in Mumbai showcasing 27 Italian Companies for the first time ever.
1997
Setting up of Daman Factory for Furniture Manufacturing
With furniture coming under the negative list of imports, Jimmy had to get into manufacturing and set-up his first 42,000 sq.ft. furniture manufacturing factory in Daman, India. Factory is operational to date and is home to the production of bespoke luxury interior design products.
1998
First Foray into international market
Launched his 1st International Showroom in Dubai along with simultaneous launch in 6 key cities in Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai.
1999
Rebranded Tecnica to Della Tecnica
Company underwent a brand overhaul and the name changed from Tecnica to Della Tecnica Office Systems Pvt. Ltd.2000
Ventured into Turnkey Interior Business
Started taking up Turnkey Interior and Architectural services for leading corporate in India. He started his career in the turnkey interior business with India’s reputed network Star TV, Mumbai.
2001
IIID Indian Institute of Interior Design Award for Star TV Office under Office Category
Jimmy won the Young Design Practice Award and certificate of meritorious appreciation by Indian Institute of Interior Design (IIID Award) for the work done for Star TV.
2002
Certificate ISO 9001 & 14001 Della Tecnica
Della Group was certified for QUALITY SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
2003
Ventured into Architectural Design
1st project The Star News Building in Mumbai.
2003
Urban Heritage Architects Award for the restoration of Rustom Faramna Agiary
He won the ‘Urban Heritage Award’ by the Indian Heritage Society for the Rustom Framna Agiary in Dadar. The only non-qualified architect to ever receive an award for the restoration of a heritage building.
2004
Della House Design HQ
Setup of DESIGN STUDIO rendering architectural design, interior design and turnkey interior design service.
2004
Mahavir & Mahatma Award for Oneness by the Times Foundation
Head office, DELLA HOUSE in Mumbai inaugurated by Ms. Indumaa Jain (Chairman, Times Group)
2005
Ventured into Real Estate with Della Tower
The 21 storey tower, adorned with Avestan prayers and massive reliefs of Prophet Zarathustra is a Persian Architectural Landmark in Mumbai
2006
1st Use of Architectural & Constructional Material in Fashion with Della Design Show
Organised Della Design Show, one of it’s kind contemporary fashion show where architecture & interior met fashion design, an idea conceptualised and hosted by Mr. Jimmy Mistry, CMD, Della Group. Renowned models of the time, Yana Gupta and Pia Trivedi walked the ramp in the Della Design Show.
2006
Jimmy started his philanthropic journey
Parsi Resource Group was born with a mission of setting up a result-oriented group of like-minded Parsis sharing a common vision of Gen-next Parsi Youth, Agiyaris and Mobeds.
2006
Architectural makeover of Kalizma Yacht
She is the luxury yacht most renowned by Richard Burton who bought her for Elizabeth Taylor in 1967. M/y Kalizma is a 165′ Edwardian motor yacht, which was named ‘Kalizma after Burton s children Kate, Liza and Maria. Jimmy studied naval architecture to give a complete makeover that involved understanding the architecture of the yacht and redesigning and remodelling the structure.
2007
Acquires 2nd Factory in Daman, India
Della Tecnica acquires its 2nd manufacturing plant taking its facility to 72,000 sq.ft. at Daman, India
2007
Recreating Persepolis
Jimmy recreated the entire Zoroastrian set for his daughter Natalia’s Navjot
2008
Stood for BPP elections and won
Jimmy Mistry was the
youngest trustee at Bombay Parsi Panchayat, one of the oldest charity and philanthropy
organisations in India 340 years old legacy. He served the board for 7 years as an elected
trustee addressing various issues ranging from poverty alleviation, housing for poor,
legal conflict resolution.
He worked in close coordination with Parsi General
Hospital, Parsi Lying Hospital, new buildings and maintenance at various Parsi colonies,
Bhabha Sanatorium, maintenance of Doongerwadi and Major Morena Trust. He played an active
role in organising members of world zoroastrian congress.
2008
Della Villas: Ventured into luxury second homes
Got into developing a second home gated community by setting up Della Villas, a 24-villa pilot project in Lonavala, Maharashtra. A defining moment in the history of group as they ventured into luxury second homes under Della Enclave Pvt. Ltd.
2009
Pioneer and Designer of India’s 1st Extreme Adventure Park
Della Adventure Park was set up by identifying a complete vacuum in extreme outdoor adventure. Jimmy pioneered setting up India’s First Extreme Adventure Park* in Lonavala with more than 70 activities in a property spread across 50 acres.
2009
VMRD Retail Design Award for Bajaj Probiking in Transportation Category
Bajaj Pro-biking outlets
were conceptualized using space as a medium of communicating the brand and targeted to the
customers who are passionate about the ‘dream machines’ and for whom speed is a way of
life. Retail environment designed by us led to the disruption in the retail design space
with the concept being executed in more than 70 showrooms.
With a technology corner
showcasing display of spare parts to give the buyer an insight of the product on display,
ahead of its time VR experience centre, it solidified Jimmy's design philosophy on how
"each project we work on should be a landmark or a disruptor in it's genre"
2009
VMRD Retail Design Award for Kingfisher Lounge in F & B Category
Jimmy designed a 17 storey Tower in the heart of Bengaluru India where the design of the lounges was inspired by A380 aircraft.
2010
Designed India’s 1st Luxury Glamping Resort
Ventured into Hospitality with the launch of Camp Della Resort. Della Group has set up 6 Resorts with 271 rooms within the same property. Journey started with 30 uniquely designed luxury camping tents.
2010
Award for Infrastructure Development
Award for Outstanding Performance in Infrastructure Development, in the Territory of Daman & Diu by Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Government of India
2011
Launch of Della Villas Phase 2
With the entire Phase I being sold out, Della Enclave launched Phase 2 with a 5 star resort complex
2011
Award for excellence in Architecture and Design
At Indian Architectural Design Festival for excellence in Architecture & Design
2012
Launch of Della Villas Phase 3
Phase III of Della Villas launched within a 5 star resort complex.
2015
Della Villas Phase 4
Della Villas launched Phase IV, taking the total to 90 Villas.
2016
Suites
Resorts added 4 luxury suites and Resort Villa rooms
Award for Excellence in Architecture & Design by FOAID (Festival of Architecture & Interior Designing)
2017
Designed India’s 1st Military Theme Based Resort
Della D.A.T.A. offers India’s first counter terrorism training academy with a for civilians and corporates. Jimmy dedicated a restaurant to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.
2018
India’s 1st Military Themed Glamping Resort
Launched India’s First Military Themed Glamping Resort setting 5 star standards in the heart of a jungle. The resort has 27 luxurious glamping tents, of 500 sq. feet each, which provide a spectacular military living experience. Jimmy dedicated a restaurant to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.
2019
Business Leader of the year award by BTVI
(Business Television India)
2020
Della Gallery
Ground breaking of 50,000 sq.ft. Flagship Store in Lonavala for home, office and hotel complete supply solutions.
2020
Della Talks
Della Talks is all about Design Content Generation. With Della Talks, Jimmy plans to inspire a new breed of Innovative & Creative thought leaders who are actively inventing the future of design. Through a visual exchange of Ideas and opinions the entire design fraternity benefits by Discovering, Learning & Collaborating with the best in the Industry.
2020
Felicitated & Honoured by the Governor of Maharashtra & Bhamla Foundation for COVID 19 Relief
2021
Launched World’s 1st Business Platform
As a first-generation serial
entrepreneur, and having built a legacy that stood the test of time, he understood how
difficult and lonely the journey can be. Having felt a vacuum for a support system in his
life, he wanted to positively impact the global business community in the unprecedented
times marked by the onset of pandemic. And that led to the conceptualization of
DLC.
DLC is a social enterprise using cutting edge technology & content working
towards building a world that is better, stronger & kinder. We help in creating future fit
organizations by impacting positively the lives of Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Young
Leaders
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