Author: Asmita Mukherjee
Architect Gita Balakrishnan has embarked upon a 1700km walk from Kolkata to New Delhi, to spread awareness on how good design can play a substantial role in changing lives. The walk sheds light on the role of the Architecture and Design fraternity, their contributions to society, and issues that they aim to address through design. Ethos Foundation in collaboration with The Council of Architecture and The Indian Institute of Architects has conceptualized this initiative. Gita will be transcending the cultural and geographical boundaries of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi. Gita founded Ethos in 2002 as…
Decorative and innovative mirrors are essential pieces in the bathroom space. To provide maximum comfort, mirrors are now adapting to the new demands with presence sensors to avoid hand contact and LED lights that allow an individual to fully appreciate every detail. With no physical contact required, the motion sensors activate LED lights simply with one hand motion and another sensor activates the demister device that avoids the hassle of wiping the mirror after showering, ensuring it always looks spotless.
Built with an ability to respond to the most demanding needs, In-wash Inspira is a smart choice for a smart consumer. A subtle design that comes with smart features like user detection mode, self-cleaning nozzle, soft close amongst others, this water closet is a huge inspiration for the consumers wanting to enjoy a star performer water closet in itswhole comfort and hygiene.
VitrA received four new awards at the Good Design Awards 2021, an award program in its 71st year of recognizing design excellence. VitrA was a four-time winner at Good Design Awards 2021, organised jointly by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Established in 1950, Good Design is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious design competitions. With these awards, VitrA now has 44 Good Design Awards. VitrA’s winning designs were the ArchiPlan bathroom collection and Atelier 01 tile series created by the VitrA Design Team and…
At the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) in November 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modiโs commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 highlighted Indiaโs proactive stand in the fight against climate change, sending a clear message to historical emitters. Action from the private sector will play a critical role in achieving this target and a key sector where urgent action would be required is the building and construction sector, which contributes approximately 25% of Indiaโs Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. In an effort to set the ball rolling and help this sector make its low-carbon transformation smoothly and holistically, World Resources Institute…
In a first of a kind motorcycle rally organised by Classic Marble Company (CMC), architects from across Maharashtra rode from Mumbai to Silvassa in a bid to raise funds for the education of girl children. The rally flagged off from CMCโs head-office located in Bhandup on 12th Feb at 7:00AM and terminated at the companyโs exquisite 9th Avenue Gallery in Silvassa at 11:30AM. The activity brought together like-minded individuals who love to take the open roads on two-wheels. For every architect participating in the rally, CMC donated an undisclosed amount for funding the education of 160 girls from the Balwatika…
American Standard one of the most iconic international brands in sanitaryware, introduces their all-new Acacia SupaSleek Square Wall Hung Toilet. Dedicated to the consumer with discerning design tastes, Acacia SupaSleek Square Wall hung toilet is truly the best of both worlds in design and technology. Designed with HygieneClean technologies, it features the patented Aqua Ceramic technology that prevents dirt and dark ring stains from sticking to its ceramic surface, and ComfortClean technology which effectively inhibits the growth of E. coli bacteria. The Hygiene Rim technology in the rimless bowl ensures better hygiene and ease of cleaning, at the same time…
VitrA introduces Liquid – a new range designed in collaboration with acclaimed British designer Tom Dixon. Round edges, generous shapes, and timeless designs are the foundations of this range. Liquid is Tom and VitrAโs shared vision of a complete bathroom solution that is for everyone: โcontemporary without being of the moment,โ Combining influences of Victorian plumbing with elements of pop art, Liquid is a blend of a traditional and a contemporary aesthetic. Instead of aligning to a passable trend, the products are designed to last from a design and a quality perspective. Liquid offers a complete bathroom solution. It offers…