Author: AU News Bureau
London Design Festival has announced the details of its thought leadership programme, Global Design Forum, that aims to celebrate “design and the minds shaping its future”. Running from 14 to 20 September at the V&A, this year’s edition will host a series of talks focused on addressing some of the most pressing challenges currently faced by designers spanning themes of sustainability, technology, cities and repair. The forum is set to welcome over 60 speakers from across the global design and creative network, who will share perspectives on ways in which design can be made more accessible, inclusive and sustainable to…
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has announced that Xochimilco Ecological Park in Mexico City, Mexico, designed by the landscape architecture firm Grupo de Diseรฑo Urbano S.C., has won the ASLA 2024 Landmark Award. The Landmark Award is bestowed upon a distinguished landscape architecture project completed between 15 and 50 years ago that retains its original design integrity and contributes many benefits to the surrounding community. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, the 3000 hectare cultural landscape of the Chinampas region is home to a sustainable agriculture system that is prehispanic in origin. The original park project…
ACP( Aluminum Composite Panels) manufacturer and supplier Viva recently unveiled De-Madera, an innovative line of facade panels that marries the timeless elegance of wood with cutting-edge sustainability. De-Madera represents a leap forward in architectural design, combining the natural charm of wood with Viva ACPโs advanced facade technology. Each panel in the De-Madera collection features unique lines and textures, ranging from the classic White Oak to the striking Charred Wood, all crafted with a commitment to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship. This innovative collection made its grand debut at the prestigious IIID event in Hyderabad unveiled by eminent architects present at…
According to media reports, in order to safeguard Le Corbusier-designed furniture for city that goes for lakhs and crores in auctions abroad, the Chandigarh Administration is all set to come up with a furniture museum in the city. This has been informed in the โaction taken reportโ ahead of the Administratorโs Advisory Council meeting. It will be a first-of-its-kind museum which will have cityโs valuable heritage furniture on display. And the same will come up at Government Press Building in Sector 18, Chandigarh. With this, the authorities not only plan to showcase the Corbusier-designed furniture but also aim to protect…
The Design Educates Awards 2024 recently announced the winners of this year. These projects excel in addressing complex social and environmental challenges while carrying significant educational value. Held annually, the awards recognize projects that respond to social and environmental issues and promote sustainability, even if the educational impact is gradual. In fact, it aims to highlight projects that offer long-term value and address the complexities of modern life. This yearโs competition attracted participants from 50 countries, with most submissions coming from the architectural field. However, as the awards become more widely known, they are also drawing increased interest from product,…
ABB India, a global leader in electrification and automation, has launched ABB-free@homeยฎ in India, a Smart Home automation system with enhanced interoperability. This cutting-edge and comprehensive wireless home automation solution is designed to enhance comfort, security, and energy efficiency for the residential segment. It allows users to integrate and control additional elements such as white good appliances, third party devices as well as EV chargers, through a single interface. The ABB-free@homeยฎ system includes a Matter Bridge Add-on. According to the release, โMatter is an emerging, open-source connectivity standard for smart homes, allowing for seamless cross-functionality with a wide variety of…
VitrA, a global leader in innovative bathroom solutions, launches the Memoria collection, designed by the renowned Christophe Pillet along with the VitrA Design Team. This collection redefines modern luxury with its distinctive design elements and sophisticated craftsmanship. The VitrA Memoria collection introduces a striking new look to the bathroom with its sharply delineated outlines and exquisitely slender forms. The washbasins, including the Memoria Infinit, are crafted from the mineral cast, offering both elegance and durability. Their smooth and glossy surfaces, paired with delicate lines and graceful curves, exude an air of effortless sophistication. The collection consists of washbasins and WCs,…
MEDITE SMARTPLY, the market-leading manufacturer of sustainable wood-based panels, has completed extensive testing with a UKAS-accredited laboratory on flooring solutions featuring SMARTPLY MAX DB and SMARTPLY SURE STEP DB. The OSB panels used in timber flooring systems for internal residential floors have achieved the airborne sound insulation performance of 40dB as required by the Building Regulations in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Compared to the traditionally used chipboard solution, these flooring systems offer a host of benefits. Opting for SMARTPLY MAX DB enables a thinner, stronger and 30% lighter alternative. Opting for SMARTPLY SURE STEP DB provides an airtight, durable,…
