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Author: Asmita Mukherjee
By: Parul Mittal, Director Greenlam Industries Ltd In todayโs world, design has become an integral part of our lifestyle. Be it across fashion, dรฉcor, or media, every aspect today has a design element to it. It is that strong pillar of creativity that runs with upcoming trends and contributes to the success of different industries. Alike other industries, the world of design and decor is also contributing extensively to a sustainable environment. Post pandemic, consumers are paying increased attention to sustainability in their homesโboth from a health and wellness perspective and to mitigate environmental impacts. Thus, this has given interior…
LIXIL, the maker of pioneering water and housing products, is pleased to announce the launch of the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2023. Organized through American Standard, the ASDA 2023 competition focuses on multi-generational living with the theme โA Home to Love, A Space for Everyoneโ. The ASDA 2023 is calling for innovative user-centric designs that are purposeful and practical from the next generation of designers across the Asia Pacific (APAC). Multi-generational living continues to be popular across Asia. Prior to COVID-19, almost half of Asians (45%) were living with their extended families in one household.[1] The pandemic accelerated this…
Whether tempering spices or stir-frying vegetables, the culinary diversity seen in an Indian kitchen is unlike any other. The frequency of cooking meals in the kitchen, on an average, is also higher as compared to kitchens internationally. It is hence a given that establishing a good cooking system in the kitchen is crucial. While the traditional tadka of spices, mustard seeds and curry leaves in hot oil provides a fragrant and flavourful note to the dish, the fumes created in the process may leave you coughing and sneezing, distracting you from the task at hand. Hรคfele introduces Indiaโs first intelligent…
QUEO, a leading luxury bathroom brand from the house of Hindware Limited today launched a new collection of luxury faucets and sanitaryware. The new range entails a complete portfolio of pristine faucets called ‘Forzaโ. While the opulent sanitaryware portfolio, includes a range of products series for Tankless EWC, One-Piece Water Closets, Wall Mounted EWC and Over the counter Basin. With this launch, the company aims to expand its offerings in the luxury bathware segment, a growing market with an increasing consumer demand for bathroom fittings with an exquisite design and superior built quality. QUEO by Hindware Limited embodies the idea…
Hindware Home Innovation Limited (formerly Somany Home Innovation Limited), the Consumer Appliances and Building Products Company; today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30th, 2022. For the quarter under review, Hindware Home Innovation Limited Consolidated Revenue from Operations stood at โน678 crore, delivering a growth of 98%. EBITDA stood at โน67 crore, an increase of 292% and PBT before exceptional items stood at โน31 crore, expanding by around 10 times on a year-on-year basis. The Companyโs Building Products Segment encompasses Sanitaryware, Faucets, and Plastic Pipes & Fittings. Sanitaryware and Faucets continued to report industry-leading growth during…
Curated by – HAN Shuangyu HOUSES SHANTOU, CHINA Architects: AD ARCHITECTURE Area : 500 mยฒ Year : 2022 Photographs : Ouyang Yun Background. The project is a villa located in the coastal city of Shantou. The local fruit and vegetable market is always bustling from 1 am to 5 am. While most people are sleeping soundly, the villa’s owners are busy in the market, living a life upside down day and night. For this project, AD ARCHITECTURE intended to create a healing “harbor”, a cozy home full of love. The home is expected to slow down the fast-paced life of…
The Indian Institute of Architects, Calicut Centre (IIA, Calicut) has officially announced the much-awaited next edition of CROSSROADS. The event has been scheduled to happen on the 27th, 28th & 29th of October 2022 at Calicut. As part of Crossroads 2022, the event will also host this yearโs Young Architects Festival (YAF). The logo for the event was officially launched and revealed by the National Award winning actor, Ms. Aparna Balamurali, at Kochi. Ms. Aparna, who is also an Architect, expressed her excitement for the event and in her message invited all for the highly anticipated national event. The YAF…
GROHE Eurosmart combines reliable quality with high-end luxury in a great product that is always being improved. From its streamlined modern design to its state-of-the-art internal technology, it has been upgraded both inside and out. This innovative range offers a seamless water experience and functionality. GROHE Eurosmart range guarantees optimum ease of use and now includes a pull-out spout for complete usage flexibility. Its design story speaks of contemporary architecture, combining modern aesthetics with excellent engineering and the highest functionality. It meets different needs and lifestyles with its vast selection of designs and functionalities, as well as its long-lasting technology…