Author: AU News Bureau

Gone are the days of guesswork and uncertainty in flooring design. With the Sherwin-Williams High Performance Flooring Visualizer, architects, designers and contractors can easily explore an array of flooring options – from standard designs to personalized blends – and tailor them to their project needs. The new, free, web-based tool offers customizable features that allow for creative exploration of color combinations and decorative aggregate sizes to bring flooring visions to life. Designed for convenience and interactivity, and available at floorvisualizer.sherwin-williams.com, the Sherwin-Williams Flooring Visualizer is fully responsive, allowing users to access the tool seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices. “The…

US-based AI-powered CRE furnishing platform Inhabitr recently announced its expansion into the Middle East, marked by the opening of new office and design studios in Saudi Arabia. Leveraging AI trained specifically for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), Inhabitr offers a single solution that encompasses design, procurement, delivery, installation, and financing. This integration significantly accelerates the furnishing process, making it up to 50% faster and 30% more cost-effective than traditional methods. Having furnished over 20,000 units in the US, Inhabitr’s proven track record underscores its adaptability to a broad range of property types, from hotels to offices, multi-family, short-term rentals, student…

UrbanWrk, a leading name in the flexi workspace industry, has inaugurated its new centre at Raheja Mindspace, Hi-Tech City and Hyderabad. The state-of-the-art workspace spans 50,000 square feet and accommodates 900 seats. This initiative aims to serve a wide range of enterprises with employee strength between 50 and 500. In keeping with the company’s track record, this newly launched centre testifies UrbanWrk’s commitment to providing agile work environments that meet the diverse needs of today’s businesses and professionals. The design embodies a sophisticated minimalism, prioritizing functionality and elegance. Upon entering, the ceiling serves as a clear guide to the lounge’s…

Livewire, a premier provider of technology integration services in Richmond, VA, has launched of Lightsource, its newest division specializing in lighting design and electrical solutions for homes & businesses. “Lightsource represents the culmination of our dedication to improving lives by simplifying technology for our customers,” said Henry Clifford, CEO, Livewire. “For years, we’ve been trusted by our customers to provide top-notch technology solutions, and Lightsource allows us to bring high and low voltage under one roof.” Lightsource offers a comprehensive range of services, including: Lighting Design: Tailored lighting solutions that enhance the ambiance and functionality of any space. Lighting Control:…

Duravit, a leading premium sanitary ware brand has extended its bathroom faucets portfolio and announced launch of three new series. With Wave, Circle, and Manhattan Faucet Series – Duravit, aims to expand its complete bathroom portfolio and offer even more quality design options matching any bathroom. All three faucet lines come at an impressively attractive price point and offer added value to architects and developers, not least through sustainable features such as FreshStart, MinusFlow, and EasyClean. Duravit Best Match, a proprietary configurator developed by Duravit, helps users select the best combination of faucet and ceramic for each bathroom. The washbasin…

Designers from Swiss-based ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne presented sponge furniture that “grows” itself at Milan Design Week in late April 2024. With a view to optimising transport and promoting sustainability, while retaining functionality and aesthetics, UPS – Under Pressure Solutions presents a suite of lightweight furniture and objects made from cellulose sponge, a biodegradable and renewable material. Inspired by Italian architect-designer Gaetano Pesce’s UP5 chair (1969), made from polyurethane foam that self-expands when unpacked. UPS was initially an applied research project. After a meticulous process of selecting materials, the team opted for cellulose sponge. Made from wood residues,…

UltraTech Cement said on April 29 that it has earmarked Rs 9,500 crore worth capex for the current financial year as the cement maker is going ahead with capacity expansion plans to protect market share and cater to robust domestic demand. The company plans to spend 70 percent of the earmarked capex as growth capex while 13 percent will be spent on ESG-related activities, according to an investor presentation filed by the company on BSE. Earlier this month, the Aditya Birla group-owned said that it will invest Rs 32,400 crore towards its capital expenditure over the next three years. “It…

Paint manufacturer Nippon Paint has launched its latest Nspire store in Bengaluru, located at Kaval Byrasandra area, the company said in a press release recently. The store offers Nippon Paint’s exclusive product range alongside expert painting advice. “Through this latest Nspire store launch in Kaval Byrasandra, Bengaluru, we aim to provide our valued customers with a unique and convenient shopping experience. Here, they can explore our exclusive range of Nippon Paint products and receive expert painting advice, all under one roof,” said Mark Titus, Vice President of Marketing – Decorative Division at Nippon Paint India. The new store features a…