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Bathroom accessories priced from INR 1,600 to INR 12,000 TOTO India has launched its L Series Accessories, comprising 19 bathroom products, as the Japanese sanitaryware brand expands its portfolio for contemporary residential and hospitality spaces. The range includes towel bars and shelves, glass shelves, towel rings, soap holders, paper holders, tumbler holders, toilet brush holders and robe hooks. The accessories are positioned around bathroom organisation, convenience and coordinated design. Priced between INR 1,600 and INR 12,000, the range is aimed at consumers and professionals seeking functional accessories that complement modern bathroom interiors. โBathrooms continue to evolve into more thoughtfully designed…
Concorde, a leading real estate developer in Bengaluru, has recently acquired a significant land parcel in Electronic City, acquiring a total development opportunity of approximately 4 acres for a premium residential project. The transaction comprises an outright purchase of around 2 acres, with 1 acre of land being acquired through a Joint Development Agreement (JDA). The acquisition of the additional 1 acre has been completed in principle, with paperwork expected to be completed in the next few days. The overall project is expected to have approximately 5.25 lakh sq. ft. of built-up area and a Gross Development Value (GDV) in…
Humanscale, the New York-headquartered global leader in ergonomic workplace solutions and regenerative design and manufacturing, has announced the first India visit of its Chief Sustainability Officer, Jane Abernethy, who will be in Bengaluru this September to engage with leaders across Indiaโs architecture, design, corporate and commercial real estate sectors. At a time when Indiaโs rapidly expanding commercial real estate market is placing greater emphasis on sustainability, employee wellbeing and responsible development, Abernethy will bring a global perspective on how organisations can move beyond conventional sustainability goals to create workplaces that deliver measurable benefits for both people and the planet. A…
TIKIDAN launches AUDAL to India, putting acoustic insulation at the heart of architecture and design
Under the global positioning โMastering Acousticsโ, AUDAL aims to make acoustic insulation an integral part of designing spaces that feel as good as they look TIKIDAN, the longstanding joint venture between Tiki Tar Industries (India) and Danosa (Spain), has launched AUDAL by Danosa in India, a dedicated acoustic design brand created to bring greater focus to the role of sound in the built environment. Launched in Europe earlier this year under the positioning โMastering Acoustics,โ AUDAL is a standalone specialist brand built on Danosaโs over four decades of experience in acoustic insulation. In contemporary architecture and interior design, decisions around…
AURUS Luxury Managed Residences, a premium co-living brand founded by Bharat Agarwal, has signed aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Group to establish and operate a large-scale managed residential living development in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, in what is set to be one of Indiaโs largest leasing partnerships in the managed residential space. The partnership will see AURUS bring its expertise in co- living, hospitality, community management and operations to the development, while Siban Developers will serve as the development and property partner. Together, the collaboration aims to create a professionally managed living ecosystem suited to GIFT Cityโs evolving educational, corporate…
Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel has added 42 apartments to its long-stay accommodation portfolio, taking the propertyโs total inventory to 326 keys, comprising 98 apartments and 228 rooms. The expansion comes as Hyderabad continues to attract corporate activity from technology companies, global capability centres (GCCs) and BFSI firms, creating demand for accommodation that goes beyond the conventional short-stay hotel room. According to Cushman & Wakefield, Hyderabad recorded a record 12.44 million sq ft of office leasing in 2025, while CBRE has also reported continued demand from GCCs, technology and BFSI companies. The growth is creating a steady requirement for accommodation for professionals…
As contemporary interiors evolve beyond aesthetics, surfaces are increasingly expected to deliver design, durability and performance in equal measure. Responding to this shift, PARร Innovations has introduced Carbon Board Panels, a next-generation wall and ceiling solution designed for refined, high-use interiors. Developed with advanced polymer technology and a multi-layer carbon composite construction, the panels bring together lightweight strength, structural stability and ease of installation. Designed for walls, ceilings, partitions and feature surfaces, they offer architects and designers greater flexibility across residential and commercial applications. Engineered for the demands of modern spaces, Carbon Board Panels feature fire-retardant properties and an antibacterial…
DP Architects has been named Company of the Year at the BCA Awards 2026, while two of its projects also received major honours for design excellence and universal design. Outram Secondary School Sengkang Campus won Project of the Year in the Institutional category, while Rainforest Wild Adventure East at Mandai Wildlife Reserve received the BCA Universal Design Excellence Award. The Company of the Year recognition cited DP Architectsโ approach to talent development, workforce planning and succession, alongside its work on design intelligence tools for the built environment sector. The firm has also focused on integrating AI and technology into design…


