Author: Asmita Mukherjee
The former home and studio of renowned Pre-Raphaelite painter Frederic Lord Leighton has evolved as a museum over its long life; its latest reimagining is a sensitive and artistic refurb by BDP, as Tom Boddy reports London is renowned for its array of world-famous museums scattered across the city. But one which people may be less familiar with is Leighton House Museum – once the home and studio of Victorian painter Frederic, Lord Leighton, and now owned by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). Located in the heart of Kensington, the historic building’s red brick exterior may deceive…
Wardrobe Sliding Solutions by Hafele offer an ideal combination of space-saving functionality and aesthetic appeal, especially in spaces where installing hinged doors is not feasible. While the hinged door takes up a lot of floor space when opened, sliding solutions glide horizontally, providing seamless access to the wardrobes. Get tremendous flexibility of accessing your walk-in-wardrobes with Aluflex 60T, an aluminum profiled system that allows you to experiment with wood or glass door panels. Experience the smoothest and softest movement with SLIDO F-Line42 50C that comes equipped with the new improved Smuso damper technology. Achieve wider access to your wardrobe with…
Jaipur Rugs, has collaborated with one of Britain’s most distinguished silversmiths and jewellery artists, the late Jocelyn Burton, to create a collection of limited-edition rugs inspired by some of her most exquisite pieces. The Jaipur Rugs X Jocelyn Burton collection is crafted from 100% pure silk by more than 30 artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations, across two workshops in India. Each rug involves 90 people in different stages of weaving, dyeing and finishing. The collection features 11 striking designs, with a limited run of only 10 pieces each. Jaipur Rugs and Jocelyn Burton chose the Tibetan and…
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recipients of its 2023 LEED Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and home builders that have demonstrated leadership in the residential green building marketplace. This year’s recipients were from around the globe and were named across a variety of categories, with Project of the Year awarded to India-based DLF for The Crest, a residential development designed for urban living. “At a time where energy bills are skyrocketing and there are record heat waves across the world, ensuring that our homes are able to withstand the effects of climate change and extreme weather…
Requirements regarding kitchens have changed enormously in recent years. Exacting design standards are now every bit as important as outstanding functionality. It is precisely due to these customer requirements that Häfele’s plug-and-play corner solution – Qanto hits the mark. This new pre-assembled corner solution comes with two versatile trays that can be extracted and retracted vertically by a linear drive, at the press of a button. Just one press on the integrated switch is all it takes for the Qanto trays to rise up. Reaching stored items in the kitchen has never been as easy. The top tray that seals…
Prince Pipes and Fittings Limited (PPFL), one of India’s largest integrated piping solutions providers, launched and unveiled its new collection of luxury faucets and sanitaryware. Inspired by European bathware trends, the new range entails a complete portfolio of world class faucets. The range goes by the names Aurum, Titanio, Platina, Tiara, Marquise. Matchless in style and design they have been carefully curated following exhaustive industry research. Argento, Meta, Kristal and Palladium complete the Prince Bathware line. Elegant-Indulgent-Stylish – a top-of-line range transforming the bath space An indulgence in bath interiors, the versatile and aesthetic sanitaryware portfolio includes a comprehensive and…
The gross leasing activity in the top seven cities of India reached 12.7 million square feet in Q2 2023 (April-June 2023), demonstrating a stable market sentiment in comparison to the previous quarter. Additionally, despite the global headwinds, the gross leasing activity in the first half of 2023 increased by 2.5% when compared to the same period in 2022. Tech sector’s share of leasing activity, at 23.1%, remained slightly sluggish but still led in terms of overall share of the quarterly leasing activity, followed by flex with 17.7. The manufacturing sector has begun to witness the positive effects of favorable policies and India’s engineering talent, resulting…
The Hon’ble Bombay High Court has directed the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) to grant the Occupancy Certificate (OC) to Ekta Parksville Homes, an integrated township project of Ekta World. This order dated June 28, 2023 directs the VVCMC to grant OC in respect of 15 Buildings and a club-house forming part of Sector II and Sector III, standing on the land situated at Village Dongare, Vasai, Palghar within a period of four weeks. The Honb’le Bombay High Court in its order has said that, “We direct the Corporation to decide the application dated 26th December, 2022 of…