Author: AU News Bureau
The International Architecture Award honored the municipal intervention that rehabilitated Bolhão almost two years ago. ‘Dedicated to the recognition of excellence in architecture and urbanism from a global point of view’, the awards honoured Nuno Valentim’s project for the city’s fresh market in the ‘Restoration/Renovation’ category. The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Center for Architecture Art, Design and Urban Studies have been organising the International Architecture Awards since 2004. They aim to ‘honour the best, significant new buildings, landscape architecture, and planning projects’ around the world, offering ‘an important global overview of the current aesthetic…
Foster + Partners recently unveiled the design of a new 54-story mixed-use tower to take shape in Miami. Set to become the new headquarters for the hedge fund Citadel, the tower is expected to feature 34 floors of office space and 212 hotel rooms on its upper levels, in addition to supporting retail spaces. In addition to Foster + Partners listed as the design architect, AAI Architects is the architect of record, and Field Operations is the landscape architect. The tower is expected to break ground in 2025, according to Citadel. Located in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, the 1,032-foot (314-meter) tall…
Blum India expanded its direct presence in the subcontinent by inaugurating Prudential International (Pvt) Ltd, its first Blum experience centre in Sri Lanka. The centre, opened in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, was ceremonially inaugurated by Nadeem Patni, the Managing Director of Blum India, alongside Aslam Mohideen, CEO , Prudential International. This flagship Blum experience centre in Sri Lanka ushers in a new era of living space experience where every piece of furniture hardware contributes to creating a highly aesthetic and functional living space. Sri Lankans can now personally explore Blum’s acclaimed solutions, including hinges, lift systems, drawers, modular kitchen accessories, motion…
Godrej Interio is set to enhance its market share through significant retail expansion across India. The company plans to exceed 1,000 Interio furniture stores by August 2024, adding over 1,20,000 square feet of retail space. Additionally, 104 new stores are set to open in the fiscal year 2025, aligning with the brand’s goal of making modern, stylish, and functional furniture accessible to Indian households. This extensive expansion places Godrej Interio at the forefront of the industry, with a strategic focus on modular furniture and insights from consumer behavior research, such as the HomeScapes study. The Indian furniture market, valued at…
Istanbul and New York-based architecture studio SOUR unveiled plans for the revitalization of Antakya in Hatay, Turkey recently. Hatay, located in southeast Turkey, was struck after the terrible earthquake on February 6, 2023, destroying several cities and causing more than 50,000 people’s deaths. Developed as part of the Türkiye Design Council’s regeneration plans, SOUR was invited to rebuild the infrastructure and revive the spirit and essence of Antakya. SOUR’s new plans aim to “honor Antakya’s past, while paving the way for a vibrant future.” “The city, known for its vibrant streets and cherished historical buildings, faced immense challenges in its…
Bopal Centre of The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) recently organized a grand event at Courtyard by Marriott in the city featuring two key programs—the inauguration of the “Design Yatra” and the prestigious “Design Appreciation Night 2024.” Many architects, design professionals, and key figures from the architecture community across the state participated in the event. Akshay Selukar, Chairman of IIA Bhopal Center, shared that the “Design Yatra” is a new initiative showcasing unique designs from various architects across the country. These designs will be displayed in architecture colleges and public spaces, allowing students and others to study and enhance their…
According to a press release, India has made a remarkable leap forward in JLL’s Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2024, reaching the transparent tier for the first time. This progress is a result of institutionalization in the commercial market and improved access to diverse real estate datasets. India is leading the global front in enhancing transparency, with expanded data coverage and improved data quality across various property sectors. Samantak Das, Chief Economist and Head – Research & REIS, India, JLL, stated, “Increasing institutional participation, along with a push for transparency, has led to the adoption of best industry practices in…
A café, Truc Lam Restaurant and Coffee and architectural space inside the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, recently received two international architecture awards in the United States. The first award is an Honourable Mention at the International Architecture Awards 2024, organised by the Chicago Athenaeum, a museum of architecture and design. The International Architecture Awards honours the best and most significant new buildings, landscape architecture and planning projects designed and built by the world’s leading architects, landscape architects and urban planners practising nationally and internationally. The second award is a “Green Good Design Sustainability Awards 2024” by the Chicago Athenaeum and…
