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Imagining a refuge encircled by celestial beings, renowned designer Davide Oppizzi has fashioned a poignant and ethereal settingโa sacred haven of solace and serenityโfor luxury bath and kitchen fixture manufacturer GRAFF’s showcase at Salone del Mobile 2024. Among the captivating new designs to be unveiled at Salone are GRAFF’s latest Wellness Sanctuary Collections, which feature a contemporary shower inspired by the rainforest. The ambiance of the booth will emulate a serene oasis, a comforting sanctuary shielded from the pressures of urban life. With its refined, tranquil atmosphere characterized by soft hues and gentle contours reminiscent of water, nature, and wellness,…
Brigade Enterprises Ltd inked a joint development agreement with Agni Estates & Foundations Pvt Ltd to develop Brigade Tech Boulevard, a Grade A office space in Chennai. The company informed, with an investment of approximately โน400 crore, the project will span across two towers and offer a leasable area of 8.36 lakh square feet. This is Brigade Groupโs commercial venture following the completion of the World Trade Center on OMR ( Old Mahabalipuram Road). Nirupa Shankar, Joint Managing Director, Brigade Enterprises, said, โChennai is a diverse office market with demand from not only IT and ITeS sector but also from…
GROHE, a leading global luxury brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, has extended its luxurious segment GROHE SPA, with the debut of the Atrio Private Collection. This bespoke collection redefines luxury by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge water technology with masterful designs, to add a touch of personalization in your bath space. The hallmark of the Atrio Private Collection is its essence of individualityโthe quality of being exquisitely tailored to specific consumer preferences. Offering a diverse array of levers, Caesarstone quartz inserts, and finishes, customers can personalize their bathroom interiors to reflect their unique style. The collection spans various aesthetic…
Engineers India Ltd and Detect Technologies Pvt Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Artificial Intelligence (AI) based monitoring, to ensure safe practices at construction sites and monitor project progress in India and abroad, the company said in an exchange filing on April 13. The MoU was formalised in the presence of Vartika Shukla, Chairman and Managing Director of Engineers India, along with Varun Kumar, Chief Business Officer, and R Ramachandran, Director, from Detect Technologies. The signing ceremony, held on April 12, also saw the participation of Rajeev Gupta, Director (Projects) of Engineers India, and Tarun Kumar Mishra, Chief…
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has allocated a fund of INR 75 crore to enhance the development of 37 parks in urban areas along the Yamuna Expressway, in close proximity to the upcoming Noida International Airport. The authority has finalised the designs and estimates for these park projects and will initiate the tendering process once the model code of conduct is lifted. Upon contracting the necessary parties, ground work will commence. YEIDA aims to develop a total of 100 parks in the vicinity of the Noida International Airport. In the first phase, YEIDA will focus on developing 37…
Canada plans to ease a housing shortage by leasing public land to developers for construction of affordable houses under a plan unveiled by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that aims to build nearly 3.9 million houses by 2031. The government said the land is underutilized. The property could potentially include abandoned industrial parks, sites of defunct government companies and schools with low enrolment. The plan still falls 1.2 million units short of what is needed from 2023 to 2030, according to national housing agency Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. The Liberal government has announced a series of measures to address the…
Nuance Studio, celebrated for its innovative strides with Litheoz Concrete in interior design and top-tier craftsmanship, unveils the debut of Artego Freestanding, a groundbreaking addition to its lineup of contemporary bathroom fixtures. This concrete washbasin epitomizes minimalist design principles intertwined with understated elegance. Exemplifying Nuance Studio’s unwavering dedication to marrying functionality with unmatched aesthetics, Artego Freestanding is meticulously crafted with attention to every detail. Its sleek silhouette and clean lines exude sophistication and modernity, seamlessly blending into any bathroom space. Contrary to the common perception of concrete as a monotonous grey material, Nuance defies stereotypes by introducing sixteen vibrant colors…
According to news reports, the flagship firm of the Piramal Group, Piramal Enterprises, has invested more than โน500 Crore in the real estate developer Puravankara Group, based in Bengaluru, across a number of its projects. The investment comprises a variety of projects, ranging from residential to commercial properties, demonstrating a strategic partnership intended to support real estate endeavors throughout various regions of India. “The Piramal Group entity has made this investment through a senior secured financing structure and it currently covers a total of four projects of the developer,” stated the report. The building of commercial premises spanning 800,000 square…