Author: AU News Bureau
Nestled at the foot of Dameiyong Snow Mountain in Tibet, the Quzika 1865 Winery Complex seamlessly integrates into its surroundings. Designed by Chinese studio PL-T Architecture, the winery features stepped terraces that mirror the natural topography, preserving ancient trees and facilitating gravity-flow winemaking. Locally sourced stones construct the exterior walls, connecting to an original stone wall and providing thermal insulation. The winery’s internal spatial organization follows the winemaking process. From grape processing and laboratory areas to fermentation, bottling, and storage, each stage unfolds across multiple levels. The vaulted cellar, inspired by Catholic church arches, pays homage to the region’s winemaking…
The annual Golden Hammer awards, presented by Historic Richmond and Storefront for Community Design, recognized outstanding real estate projects in the region. Thirteen awards were given to 34 nominees at a ceremony held at Hardywood Richmond. Top honorees included Hotel Petersburg, which won Best Restoration, and the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Depot, which won Best Adaptive Reuse/Rehabilitation. Hotel Petersburg’s $14 million restoration involved multiple partners, including The Yellow Room, Covington Design Group, and Retro Hospitality. The Seaboard Air Line Railroad Depot’s renovation, costing over $1 million, was completed by developers Doug Albertson and Palmer Wilkins, with assistance from architects Michael…
Dubai Design Week, the Middle East’s premier design event, celebrates its 10th edition from November 5-10, 2024. Held in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) and supported by Dubai Culture, the event showcases the city’s evolution as a global design hub. This year’s program highlights sustainable practices, vernacular architecture, and regenerative design. Over 500 designers, brands, and creative leaders from 40 countries will participate through installations, exhibitions, and experimental mediums. Downtown Design features contemporary design trends, while Editions debuts as the region’s first fair for limited-edition art and design. Urban Commissions, an annual design competition, showcases innovative community furniture,…
JAPAN BUILD Tokyo, RX Japan’s premier trade show for building and housing, returns December 11-13, 2024, at Tokyo Big Sight. The 2024 edition promises enhanced focus on emerging trends and a dynamic new showcase, Tile World, featuring global tile market innovations. Last year’s event drew a record 34,443 visitors. “The construction industry evolves rapidly, driven by technology and sustainability,” says Bunta Koyasu, Show Director. “We adapt to offer relevant solutions.” Tile World, within the Building Material & Housing Equipment Expo, showcases extensive tile arrays from traditional ceramics to cutting-edge glass and stone materials. Digital Construction Expo returns, featuring BIM and…
Brouns & Co, a UK-based manufacturer of historically accurate, sustainable linseed paints, has formally entered the US market. The company now offers local stockholding and distribution from New Hampshire, a dedicated US website, and localized billing and payments. Michiel Brouns, founder, cited the US market’s rapid growth, driven by architectural styles requiring natural components and reduced carbon footprint. US customers can now purchase directly from Brouns’ US subsidiary, reducing shipping times and costs. The company maintains its high-quality standards, using traditional triple roller manufacturing processes. Brouns collaborates with US architects and preservation bodies on projects like President Washington’s Mount Vernon…
Global CRE (Commercial Real Estate) company JLL recently launched JLL Falcon, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to accelerate the digital transformation of the CRE industry. The platform combines JLL’s proprietary data with generative AI models to deliver timely insights, cost savings, and revenue growth. JLL Falcon will power various CRE applications, including custom assistants, and features multi-modal AI foundation models, data pipelines, security and natural language processing. “The platform combines JLL’s expertise with advanced technology, transforming how we work and delivering enhanced outcomes for our people and clients,” said Mihir Shah, CEO, JLL Technologies. JLL Falcon will also enhance…
House of Hiranandani, a premium Indian real estate brand, has announced a strategic investment of Rs 12,500 crore to expand its presence in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) over the next 24 months. The company plans to develop luxury residential and commercial properties, totaling 7.3 million square feet, across key urban pockets in MMR. This move aims to capitalize on the region’s infrastructure growth and rising demand for premium spaces. Key projects include a 25-acre integrated development in Hiranandani Estate, Thane, and luxury towers like ‘Castalia’ in Kandivali and ‘Belicia’ in Panch Pakhadi, Thane. The company is also redeveloping 15-acre projects…
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has revealed its design for The Grove, a new seafront neighborhood and marina in Qetaifan Island North, Qatar. The development features 293 apartments with expansive views of Qetaifan Bay and the Lusail skyline, centered around a waterfront promenade. The promenade will host neighborhood restaurants, cafes, local stores, and boutiques, while residents can enjoy outdoor dining and recreation year-round thanks to passive design techniques and cutting-edge cooling technologies. The Grove prioritizes sustainability, incorporating shading, low-carbon concrete, and on-site renewables to minimize consumption. Energy-efficient systems, including geothermal heat pumps and photovoltaic panels, will supplement renewable energy. Rainwater harvesting…