Author: AU News Bureau
Alumil India, the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group—a global leader in high-quality architectural aluminium systems—invites Indian architects to join ArXellence 3. This international competition, organized in collaboration with AEGEAS and endorsed by the Technical Chamber of Greece, centers on the theme: “Preservation of Historical Memory & Promotion and Protection of the Special Environmental Characteristics of Gyaros Island.” Gyaros Island, historically known as a site of political exile, is now renowned for its ecological importance, including hosting the largest population of Mediterranean monk seals. The competition calls for designs of a museum to honor the island’s historical legacy and a…
Rental furniture and home appliance startup Guarented, with over 4.2+ rating on Google, and a 20,000+ active customer base, has furnished more than 80,000 homes in the past 8 years. It has carved a niche for itself through innovation, customer-centric services, and a resilient business model. Guarented was founded by Harshwardhan Raikwar and Abhimanyu Dikshit, IIT Kharagpur graduates, who have a mission to redefine the definition of the way people redecorate their homes and provide attainable and premium quality furniture and home appliances rental solutions to its customers. With an incredible journey of many ups and downs, Guarented has overcome…
Interiors UAE recently celebrated its long-standing partnership with Decor-Rest Furniture Ltd, a global leader in manufacturing high-quality, hand-crafted sustainable furniture . Since 2010, this collaboration has brought comfort, style, and timelessly durable pieces to the homes of customers in the UAE. The partnership between Interiors UAE and Decor-Rest Furniture Ltd began in 2010, rooted in a shared commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design. Over the past decade, this collaboration has flourished, continually evolving to meet the changing tastes and needs of customers. Both companies prioritize quality and sustainability, ensuring that each piece of furniture not only meets but exceeds…
Defunct street lights in areas under the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC), starting with those in Salt Lake, will be repaired and upgraded with brighter LED lights, an official of the civic body said recently. The senior official from the parks and lighting department of the civic body said the work will start in the wards of Salt Lake first and then followed by the rest of the wards in the BMC area. The BMC provides civic services to Salt Lake and areas off VIP Road including Baguiati, Kestopur, Ashwininagar, Kaikhali, Teghoria and parts of Rajarhat. The civic body also plans…
Remote water purifying and monitering system Boon recently raised 5 million USD in Series A funding, a mix of equity and debt. The round was led by the Spanish bathroom solutions company Roca Group Ventures, Roca Group’s venturing fund, with participation from others. This development marks Roca’s first-ever investment in a startup in India. Roca acquired Parryware in India in 2008. Boon aims to drive fundraising to scale its AI-enabled WaterIoT™ platform. WaterIoT™ helps purifiers monitor the quality of every single drop of water with app-based quality adjustments. Boon uses its patented technologies for predictive filter maintenance using AI to…
The A’ Design Award, a highly respected and well-recognized award in the field of architecture design, has announced that the Shenzhen Art Museum by KSP Engel and Zhubo Design has been awarded the Platinum A’ Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category. This prestigious recognition highlights the exceptional design and innovation of the Shenzhen Art Museum, positioning it as a significant contribution to the advancement of architectural design. The Shenzhen Art Museum’s recognition with the A’ Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award is not only a testament to the skill and vision of the KSP Engel and…
Wooden Street launched its 99th retail store, the company said in a press release recently. The store is located at Marathahalli in Bengaluru, where the company already has a significant presence with 17 outlets. Spread across an area of 6,500 sq. ft. of retail space, the newly opened store offers a range of furniture pieces including living room sets, bedroom collections, and dining furniture among others. “Our new store offers an unparalleled furniture shopping experience for the people of Bengaluru,” said Lokendra Ranawat, Chief Executive Officer, Wooden Street. Founded in 2015, Wooden Street serves over one million customers and offers…
Cement Manufacturer Khyber Cement hosted its ‘Taraqi Ke Hamsafar’ dealer and retailer meet at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC). The event saw a presence of 465 distinguished dealers and retailers from Srinagar. This underlines Khyber Cement’s commitment to fostering strong partnerships and driving regional growth. The meet featured the premiere of Khyber Cement’s engaging corporate film, which highlighted the company’s journey, achievements, and commitment to excellence under the ethos of Dil Se Banao. The film showcased Khyber Cement’s dedication to quality and innovation in cement manufacturing. Feroz Shah, Lead Retailer and Institutional Sales, Kyber Cement and Wasim Ahmed Khan,…
