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According to a press release, Ajay Piramal, President, Anant National University, recently inaugurated the universityโs newest building, Student Housing 2 (SH2), in the presence of key members of the university leadership. He also interacted with the B.Des Class of 2028, the largest cohort in the universityโs history. The event marks a significant milestone in the universityโs commitment to providing a vibrant living experience for its students. The newly built SH2, designed by Ahmedabad-based Arya Architects, has a built-up area of 14,000 square meters and a capacity to accommodate nearly 500 residents. It offers world-class amenities, including thoughtfully designed air-conditioned rooms,…
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones (APSEZ) recently announced setting up a two million-tonne capacity cement grinding unit in Guna and a propellant production facility at Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh with a total investment of โน3,500 crore. The Adani Group’s ports major is also going to develop a state-of-the-art propellant production facility at Shivpuri. APSEZ MD Karan Adani announced at the Gwalior Regional Industry Conclave that the unit in Shivpuri is strategically aligned with the Aatmanirbhar mission to transform India from a defence importer to a defence exporter. These two projects would create over 3,500 direct and indirect jobs. Referring…
Techno Paints, a leading company in paints industry from Hyderabad, is gearing up to open new, state-of-the-art experience centres in all metro cities across India within a year to showcase its Italian finishes and luxury paints under Richwaves brand, said Akuri Srinivas Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director, Techno Paints. The company inaugurated its first experience centre in Hyderabad on Wednesday. “We are the only Indian company that manufactures Italian finishes and luxury paints. We established an exclusive plant at Kukatpally, Hyderabad for manufacturing these paints. We offer these products at affordable prices without compromising on quality. A robust Research &…
Interface Inc. TILE recently uveiled two new carpet tile styles, Knitstitch and Breakout. These tiles feature classic woven and geometric grid patterns. Designed for large commercial spaces, the latest offerings enhance Interface’s flooring collection with innovative design and manufacturing at a competitive price. TILE continues to address the needs of productive spaces with its new carpet tile styles. These options add depth and movement to commercial environments, aligning with current design trends and practical functionality. These styles integrate seamlessly with Interfaceโs extensive product range, including luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), nora rubber flooring and FLOR area rugs, creating a cohesive flooring…
Germany-based design firm Cooper Carry unveiled the completed interior fit-out of the 100-year-old Werthan Mill Warehouse into speculative office suites on behalf of owner, META Real Estate Partners. The warehouse-to-office conversion is located within Nashville’s historic Germantown neighborhood and is part of the Taylor Place master development comprising office, residential and retail spaces. Traced back to the 1900s, the Werthan Mill Warehouse was originally used to produce paper and burlap bags, and later used for manufacturing pet food bags. In 2021, the 60,000-square-foot warehouse was converted into office space for one user. The large open space posed leasing challenges, so…
Clouds Architecture Office designs a pioneering Dubai skyscraper, one-of-a-kind global marvel. This new tower (that may be built taller than our own Burj Khalifa) will hover above the city, dangling upside down from an asteroid in space. The proposed skyscraper, known as the Analemma Tower, represents a radical shift in how we think about buildings. Instead of being built from the ground up, this structure would start in space. The concept involves placing an asteroid into orbit around Earth and then lowering a high-strength cable from the asteroid to the planetโs surface. From this cable, the tower would be suspended…
Office leasing across the top eight cities in India has touched 41.9 mn sq ft in H1 2024 and is expected to almost double in the ongoing calendar year, according to a report released by property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield recently. Overall, Bengaluru led the charge in H1 2024 with 12.2 million square feet of leasing recorded across its office market during the period, followed by Mumbai at 9.5 mn sq ft, Delhi-NCR at 6 mn sq ft and Hyderabad at 5 mn sq ft, according to data shared by the consultancy. According to Cushman & Wakefieldโs office report, the…
The A’ Design Award, a highly respected recognition in the field of interior design, recently announced Ben Chiaro Interior Design – Jay Tan’s “Opulence” as the Silver winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. This prestigious accolade highlights the exceptional creativity and innovation demonstrated by the winning design, positioning it among the finest examples of interior design worldwide. The Silver A’ Interior Space and Exhibition Design Award holds significant relevance for the interior design industry and its stakeholders. By recognizing designs that push the boundaries of functionality, aesthetics, and innovation, this award sets new standards for excellence in…