Author: AU News Bureau

Chris Van Duijn, the globally acclaimed architect from the esteemed firm Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), urged aspiring attendees and practitioners to foster creativity and innovation in shaping ideas and architectural designs. He recently imparted his wealth of knowledge in a public discourse arranged by the Architecture Program of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Environment and Design (SED), in collaboration with the Berlin-based public relations agency Send/Receive. “In architectural design, even if it is functional like a box, architects can always find ways to innovate and be creative about it,” he said. Van Duijn spoke on…

GROHE, a renowned global brand revered for its cutting-edge bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, recently hosted a captivating MasterClass as part of its latest venture, GROHE Intellekt. This initiative is dedicated to orchestrating distinctive workshops and sessions aimed at fostering insightful conversations within the industry. The Masterclass Series serves as a platform uniting visionary minds to inspire budding talents in architecture and design. Featuring live engagements with luminaries like the distinguished architect Sanjay Puri, who spearheaded the inaugural session, it serves as a profound wellspring of inspiration for aspiring designers. Drawing participation from over 30 students representing esteemed architectural institutions…

Action Tesa, one of India’s largest manufacturers and a pioneer in latest innovations of MDF/HDHMR & Particle Boards in India, is proud to announce the expansion of ‘Action TESA Studio on Wheels’ into Southern India. This expansion brings numerous benefits to the market, builders, architects, interior designers, and consumers. With this initiative, Southern India customers can now easily access cutting-edge interior and building solutions without the need for extensive travel to explore the latest trends and innovations; this saves both time and resources. Furthermore, the initiative provides a platform for direct interaction with experts, enabling a deeper understanding of product…

Royaloak Furniture has further solidified its presence in Assam with the inauguration of a new store in Tezpur. With this, the brand marks an impressive 168th store opening in the country. The grand opening ceremony was honored by the esteemed presence of Vijai Subramaniam, Chairman, Royaloak Incorporation Pvt. Ltd., Mathan Subramaniam, Managing Director, Royaloak Incorporation Pvt. Ltd and Prithiraj Rava, MLA, Tezpur Constituency. The grand launch event also witnessed guests from the Royaloak team, Kiran Chhabria, the Franchise Head; Thammaiah Kotera, Head – VM & NSO; Ashok Chetry, Franchise Manager and Rishi Agarwal, the Franchise Owner. This expansion underscores Royaloak’s…

Operating cabinet doors with occupied and unclean hands can be inconvenient, whether it’s reaching for an extra ladle while cooking or attempting to load heavy files into an overhead cabinet. Thanks to advancements in product engineering and development, the integration of motion technologies into cabinet fittings has increased ease of use and functionality, enabling hands-free operations. Hafele introduces India’s first mechanism for cabinets, the One Touch Mechanism, which combines push-to-open and soft-close technologies into one unit. This innovation allows users to open or close cabinets with a simple push, simplifying daily operations and enhancing overall design functionality. Available in two…

Saint-Gobain Gyproc India has unveiled the production of low-carbon plasters at its Tiruvallur complex near Chennai, making it the first company in India to manufacture low-carbon plasters that reduce the Global Warming Potential by over 40% during its lifecycle. According to the release, “Gypsum Plaster is the most effective solution to conventional sand cement plaster with superior finish, lesser cracks, zero cement, considerable savings in water, energy, and improved productivity. In 2023, Saint-Gobain produced low-carbon glass another first for the industry.” This is the outcome of the process excellence of Saint-Gobain Gyproc India, supported by Saint-Gobain Research India, and an…

Flipspaces, an interior design technology company, recently revealed that it is now profitable in terms of overall EBITDA. According to the company’s leadership, this marks a key milestone for the new-age interior-design-tech firm, which aims to become a global one-stop shop for commercial design and build. It is one of the first enterprises to achieve this in the area of sponsored new-age startups focused on tech-enabled interior design. The venture has had substantial revenue growth over the pandemic years, and the growth rate has improved with the return-to-work drive during the previous year, with the trend likely to continue. It…

The 21st annual Australian Interior Design Award’s shortlist from hospitality design category has been revealed recently. These awards are co-presented by the Design Institute of Australia and Artichoke. The Hospitality Design category is supported by Space. The shortlist for the awards includes 35 projects in the Hospitality Design category. On the shortlist are: All Saints Estate – Technē Architecture and Interior Design Antara 128 – Kerstin Thompson Architects Bambino – Looks Generous Bar Besuto – Tom Mark Henry Billies, Main Ridge Goat Dairy – Rebecca Clark Design Blacklist Coffee Roasters – Collectivus Canteen Pizza – Studio Gram Capella Sydney –…