Author: Asmita Mukherjee
Dorby, a frontrunner in India’s surface decor arena, showcased its innovative designs at IndiaWood 2024 in Bengaluru, a premier international trade fair for woodworking and furniture manufacturing. The event, held from February 22 to 26 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), drew over 75,000 attendees, including industry experts and enthusiasts. Dorby’s stall captivated visitors with its captivating presentation, offering an immersive experience that reflected the brand’s commitment to beauty and advancement. At the exhibition, Dorby unveiled its latest collections, including the Vibron and Canvas series, along with the highly anticipated Edge Lamina range. “Edge Lamina: Elevating Luxury with Limited…
FIRM โ Finer Edge Architects, Mumbai Architect- Vivek Kishore TYPE โ Convention Center STATUS โ Built YEAR โ 2022 SIZE โ 4.83 acres of land having build-up area of 81,500 sq. ft. Located on a flat terrain surrounded by pre-existing natural vegetation, the Khajuraho Convention Center stands tall as a testimony to the rich cultural heritage and beauty of Khajuraho. The planning of the Center uses a simple and functional approach throughout, with various functions being distributed over the ground and first floor. The north facade opens up to a veranda leading up to the foyer, lobbies and pre-function areas.…
In a world where environmental consciousness is increasingly becoming paramount, sustainable construction solutions are gaining prominence. Vnext, Indiaโs largest selling brand of fibre cement boards, takes pride in its significant contribution to the construction of the Surat Diamond Bourse, the world’s largest office building, surpassing US Pentagon. Vnext is a product of Visaka Industries Limited, a leading sustainable building materials solutions provider in the country. Through its revolutionary Vnext Boards, Vnext panels, Vnext Premium Boards and Vnext Premium Planks, Vnext has offered an eco-friendly alternative to plywood and gypsum, embodying its commitment to sustainable practices. Vnext has been leading the…
HGH India 2023, a prominent bi-annual trade show recently held in Mumbai received a stupendous footfall of over 30,000 B2B visitors across various categories. Furnitech Luxe, India’s leading manufacturer of upholstered furniture participated at HGH India show in a big way, presenting their finest creations to a diverse audience. Furnitech displayed a unique concept of a 30โ longest sofa of its flagship brand Casa Meraki โlimited editionโ in a modular and free-flowing form that flaunted beautiful workmanship, comfort, and style. The spotlight at the Furnitech Luxe booth was the โCloudioโ, an extraordinary creation that has redefined innovation and comfort in…
BOMBAY BRASSARIE, MUMBAI By Amey Dahanukar, Founder, ARA Designs Project Name: Bombay Brasserie Location: Colaba, Mumbai Area: 3000 sq.ft. Year: 2023 Photo credits- Santosh Kardak Seamlessly blending the old Bombay art deco with a unique modern touch, the interiors at our Colaba location are designed to showcase our rich and diverse art and cultural heritage. From hand-woven textile rolls, iconic tin tiffin and hand-painted wooden dolls for the wall art, banana lead fiber as a backdrop to terrazzo tiles for the flooring and vibrant hand-woven kites on the ceiling, our interiors are a fruition of the rich hues, different textures,…
Designing the interior of a monumental structure like the Parliament House requires expertise that excels in finishes and coatings. ICA Pidilite, the leading Italian wooden finishes brand, was entrusted to craft the wooden finishes of the new Parliament House. With its extensive range of colours and finishes, ICA brings elegance, sophistication, and functionality to every aspect of the New Parliament Houseโs interior. Mr. Manish Airee, Sr. Vice President at ICA Pidilite, said, โWe are extremely proud and delighted to have been chosen to partner for the interior finishes of the new Parliament House. We are truly grateful to The Central…
Hollaway Studio has designed a pioneering inland surfing space creating Kentโs first surfing โwave lagoonโ, alongside a 120-bed luxury spa hotel on land at former colliery, Betteshanger Country Park, near Deal SE England. Following planning approval in early 2023, the combined ยฃ50 million project, known as The Seahive, is scheduled to open in April 2025 and will attract thousands of visitors to the area each year. Hollaway Studio, the award-winning architecture practice which has offices in both London and Kent, has created the designs for the 15-acre siteย which will feature a Wavegarden Cove technology surf lagoon at its centre,…
Aedas (executive director Kelvin Hu, founder and global principal designer Keith Griffiths), Shenzhen Capol International & Associates and MLA+B.V. joined hands to win the Shenzhen Construction Industry Ecological & Intelligent Valley Headquarters design competition. The design is set to be a low carbon smart hub embraced by a lush landscape in Longgang district, Shenzhen. Located in Daiyuen Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Science-Education City, the project enjoys rich natural resources that are backed by Yingju Mountain and Shenxianliang. The design has integrated urban development, industrial spaces and villages to create a multi-functional park. The design has enhanced the biodiversity, connectivity and sustainability…