Author: AU News Bureau
Dubai-based interior designing company Euphoria Interiors unveiled its latest design offering: a sophisticated fusion of Japandi and modern minimalism. This refined approach marries the timeless elegance of traditional Japanese aesthetics with the understated simplicity of Scandinavian and contemporary design, bringing a fresh and serene perspective to luxury interiors in Dubai. As Dubai continues to see a rise in demand for luxurious yet tranquil living spaces, Euphoria Interiors is at the forefront of this trend. By combining the natural warmth and simplicity of Japandi with the sleek, clean lines of modern minimalism, the firm is responding to the desires of discerning…
Interior Dรฉcor and Home improvement retailer Danube Home recently unveiled its biggest showroom in Musaffah Abu Dhabi, sprawling over 120,000 square feet , that will cater to a wider residential community and help existing homeowners to source better products to match their lifestyle. It is by far the biggest showroom in Abu Dhabi that offers a one-stop solution for all furniture, sanitary ware, tiles, home dรฉcor, and furnishings as well as consultation, customised design, and delivery. Customers who own villas, apartments could also seek a full re-design of their home interiors with completely new design consultancy and have them implemented…
The 2024 World Architecture Festival China Awards ceremony unfolded at Langjiu Estate in Luzhou, Sichuan, from September 25-27, marking its return after a two-year gap. Benoy’s Lingang Open Zone Station TOD( Transit Oriented Development) project took center stage, earning the WAFC Award for Infrastructure Design of the Year . Yejia Zhu, Project Director, and Xianbin Ni, Senior Architect represented Benoy at the event. Xianbin Ni took the stage to accept the prestigious award on behalf of Benoy, celebrating the recognition of the the Lingang Open Zone TOD project as Outstanding Infrastructure Design of the Year 2024 for its exceptional and…
Hanif Kara, renowned structural engineer and co-founder of AKT II, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Soane Medal for Architecture, presented by London’s Sir John Soane’s Museum. The Soane Medal was established in 2017 to honour architects, academics, and critics who have significantly advanced and enhanced public understanding of architecture through their work in practice, history, or theory. Previous winners of this prestigious award include Rafael Moneo, Peter Barber, Marina Tabassum, Denise Scott Brown, Anne Lacaton and Jean-Phlippe Vassal, and Kenneth Frampton. Hanif Kara is the first engineer to receive the Soane Medal for Architecture. “Karaโs…
Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based Ecore has partnered with Equinox Group, New York, to convert gym flooring into playground surfacing in Los Angeles. The project is part of Ecoreโs TRUcircularity program, which focuses on reclaiming, recycling and repurposing rubber surfacing, including flooring tracks and playgrounds, to reduce environmental impact. Over the course of two weeks, the companies removed end-of-life flooring from Equinox locations in New York and Los Angeles and converted it into safety surfacing at 18 playgrounds in Southern California. In total, 27,600 square feet of material, equating to approximately 100,000 pounds, was collected around Los Angeles and processed locally within 50-75…
profine Group recently acquired EFP International B.V. (EFP), a Dutch-based company with a global footprint, specializing in the design, development, and production of aluminium profile systems for architects under the brand ‘EFP European Facade Products’. Their offerings encompass a diverse range of systems, including curtain walling, skylights, aerofoils, louvers, sunshades, windows, doors, sliding windows and doors, as well as specialized systems for cladding substructures. EFP meets the increasing demand for high-quality, advanced facade systems by merging European technology with efficient manufacturing practices. With a robust commitment to quality and over 45 years of international experience in developing and marketing aluminium…
Saint-Gobain Gyproc India launched its latest residential training center in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh to foster skill development in Indiaโs construction sector. This center is the 9th Gyproc training facility in the country. The initiative aims to provide free, industry-relevant training in the Drywall and False-Ceiling trades, ensuring individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds have the opportunity to enhance their skills and improve their employment prospects. For over a decade, Gyproc has transformed Indiaโs construction landscape by equipping individuals with industry-relevant skills that address the critical gap in skilled labor. Gyprocโs commitment goes beyond providing technical knowledge, it encompasses a holistic approach…
Hindware’s Italian Collection Tiles has launched a new portfolio with over 400 products, catering to India’s growing demand for luxury tiles in the interior design market. The new range was launched at a partners meet in Gurugram, with Sudhanshu Pokhriyal, CEO ,Hindware Limited (Bath and Tiles); Shashvat Somany, Non-Executive Director, Hindware Limited; Pankaj Mediratta, Vice President, Hindware Tiles and Arunima Yadav, Head ,Marketing – Hindware Bath & Tiles, in attendance. The brand is committed to providing premium surface solutions that are both stylish and durable, suitable for both residential and commercial spaces. This commitment aligns with the growing demand for…
