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The Great Eastern Home is the place that has a captivating assortment of book ends, crafted with scrupulous artistry and innovation. This latest collection showcases the studio’s commitment to blending contemporary design from scratch with traditional skilfulness, resulting in unique artifacts that elevate any living space according to a press release. The collection is a testament to the studio’s exploration and experimentation at their woodworking and ceramic workshops. Each piece in the Book Ends collection embodies a distinct theme and narrative, meticulously crafted to resonate with enthusiasts of fine dรฉcor and art. From architecturally inspired geometries to organic shapes and…
Alumil India, the fully-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group โ one of the global pioneers in designing and manufacturing of high-quality architectural aluminium systems, as part of its monsoon offerings, has introduced watertight windows for shielding homes from rains. Redefining standards of modern architectural solutions, the new offering stands out with its minimalistic design featuring concealed frames for maximizing natural light and providing unobstructed views. The product is available across both the Smartia and Supreme series. The product is designed using high-quality aluminium known for durability and weather resistance with effective sealing mechanisms to prevent water ingress even during heavy…
Somany Ceramics unveiled its ‘GRANDE’ showroom in Hisar, Haryana, recently. It will be managed and operated by Niranjan Dass & Sons according to a press release. With a manufacturing capacity of 75 million square meters annually and exports to over 80 countries across 6 continents, Somany has established 500+ exclusive outlets and partnered with 15,000+ dealers and sub-dealers across India. The newly opened outlet in Hisar, showcases a distinctive assortment of SOMANY’s premium collection. Spanning an expansive area of 4000 square feet, this store aims to invigorate and enhance SOMANY’s market presence in Hisar, Haryana. It serves as a platform…
Leading manufacturer of electric equipment and home appliance company Havells is planning to expand its manufacturing capacities of cables at its Alwar location. Havells India will be expanding its existing manufacturing capacity of cables from 32.90 lakh kms per year to a proposed capacity addition of 41.20 lakh kms per year. Its existing capacity utilisation is around 70%. The proposed capacity is to be added by March 2026 in phased manner with an investment of approximately Rs 375 crore with internal accruals. This capacity expansion, of around 25%, is being carried out to cater the increased demand. Havells India is…
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has appointed Antarctica Architects as head consultant for the Apollo Bay Harbour Redevelopment precinct plan, following a competitive tender process. The $12.61 million project will improve the visitor experience at the popular Victorian tourist destination, as well as deliver expanded commercial and recreational opportunities for the harbour precinct. Proposed works include an extension of the Apollo Bay Fishermenโs Cooperative building to accommodate an approved commercial premises, relocating the Port Operations Depot to Motherโs Beach car park, constructing a waterfront promenade and improving pedestrian and transport connections around the harbour precinct. โWe want…
Blum recently unveiled the AVENTOS HKi, an integrated stay lift that redefines the idea of cabinet design. This compact and narrow design takes furniture aesthetics to another level by fully integrating into cabinet sides, offering a canvas of design possibilities with unparalleled aesthetic quality. AVENTOS HKi liberates designers with its minimalist approach, using a mere 750 cmยณโequivalent to a well-filled glass of sawdustโfor the hinge, unlocking boundless creative freedom to envision new furniture designs where stay lifts elegantly blend into the side panel. The magic of AVENTOS HKi lies in its invisible elegance. Even with glass fronts, the integrated lift…
The 2024 GROHE-Hurun India Real Estate 100, released by the Hurun Report, ranks India’s most successful real estate companies by value. Additionally, the report features a list of the country’s wealthiest real estate entrepreneurs. The value and wealth calculations are based on data as of May 31, 2024. Speaking on the occasion, Priya Rustogi, Leader, India & Subcon, LWT IMEA said, “It is with immense pride and honor we reaffirm our enduring partnership with Hurun India for the 2024 GROHE-Hurun India Real Estate 100. Over the years, we have witnessed remarkable advancements within the Indian real estate sector, driven by…
Tata Realty, the Tata Group’s real estate development arm, has secured Rs 825 crore loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for its Ramanujan Intellion Park in Chennai, the company said on July 8. This funding is earmarked for the strategic refinancing of the business park and is part of Tata Realty’s commitment to advance its sustainability efforts and elevate the standard of green commercial spaces across India. The company said that Ramanujan Intellion Park, sprawling 4.67 million sq ft, has achieved a complete reduction of emissions through renewables or carbon off-sets, saving more than 20 percent on water and…