Author: AU News Bureau
Arcanica.shop is leading the way in bathroom organization concepts that are especially clever for compact bathrooms. With innovative, useful, and aesthetically beautiful items that improve bathroom organization, Arcanica is responding to the growing need of homeowners and apartment renters to maximize space without losing beauty. The brand’s newest products are perfect for making small bathroom spaces orderly, peaceful, and aesthetically pleasing.Urban life is becoming increasingly space-constrained, especially in large U.S. cities. Therefore, the need for fashionable yet functional bathroom storage solutions is greater than ever. Arcanica.shop has created a selection of items that preserve elegance and sophistication in design while…
The A’ Design Award, a highly respected competition in the interior design industry, has announced Timescape by Cheng-Chi Hung as the Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. This prestigious recognition highlights the exceptional creativity and innovation demonstrated in the design of the flagship store, positioning it as a noteworthy achievement within the field of interior design. Timescape’s award-winning design showcases the transformative potential of interior spaces, offering a fresh perspective on how retail environments can enhance brand identity and customer experience. By seamlessly integrating architectural facades, sidewalks, storefronts, and interior spaces, Timescape creates a unified and…
The Los Angeles Business Council announced the winners of its 54th Architectural Awards. The awards recognize designs that preserve and advance Los Angeles’ legacy as a creative capital and foster vibrant, inclusive community life. This year, 48 innovative projects received awards, including the Grand Prize, which went to the Netflix Egyptian Theatre. Other notable winners included companies building and modernizing sound stages, which received the Economic Community Impact Award, and new parks across the county, which earned the Chairman’s Award. “This year the LABC is honoring projects whose inspired designs build on L.A.’s heritage and move the city toward a…
Coldefy, a French architecture firm, has secured victory in the international design competition for Albania’s Public Administration Cluster in Tirana, alongside partners Atelier 4, Sempervirens, and AEI Progetti. This ambitious 31,000-square-meter project will consolidate over 20 government institutions, streamlining administrative processes and enhancing public interaction and transparency. The design combines modern architectural principles with elements of Albania’s cultural heritage. Key features of the complex include open plazas, flexible workspaces, and landscaped courtyards, all designed to promote interaction between government agencies and the public. A transparent ground floor, accessible to the public, will integrate retail areas and outdoor spaces, creating a…
Hafele’s Loox Range has been meeting the demands for lighting in furniture as well as the growing needs for networking and digitalization since the last 10 years. The solutions offered within this range maximize simplicity and flexibility as well as assure high reliability. The range presents itself as a unique combination of elegant design and state of the art technology making it the perfect choice for any home furniture application, be it Task Lighting for Kitchen cabinets and plinths, Decorative Lighting for Living Room Showcases, Mood Lighting for Bedroom Applications or pure Functional Lighting in Wardrobes. With the ever-increasing demands…
UK-based bathroom player Bristan has updated its tap and shower ranges to include a wider selection of products that cater to every style and budget, including the brand-new Elevar and Liso ranges. The Elevar and Liso ranges include coordinating taps and bath shower mixers in two finishes — matte black and signature chrome. Thanks to Bristan’s commitment to providing long-lasting, durable products, installers can be assured that no matter the finish, they are hard-wearing, scratch-resistant, and will last for years. Whilst durability was a key factor in the design of these products, Bristan also carefully considered how the style of…
The 2024 Shanghai International City and Architecture Expo will be held from October 31 to November 2 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. As a supporting event for this year’s World Cities Day, the expo is hosted by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme and the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Housing, Urban-Rural Development and Management. The Shanghai Coordination Center of World Cities Day is the co-organizer, while the Shanghai Green Building Council is the organizer. The theme of this year’s expo focuses on innovation-driven green development and empowering people-oriented urban development with new quality productive forces. It…
RIBA’s ( Royal Institute of British Architects) Stirling Prize that typically honors a single exceptional building, has this year, recognized the transformative 62-mile Elizabeth Line network and its 10 sleek new stations. The judges praised its “slick suite of architectural components”, in which “the typical commuter chaos is transformed into an effortless experience”. Not all passengers will share that view. Some have complained about delays and overcrowding, and three have told they were injured at Ealing Broadway station because the gap between the platform and the trains is too big. The line, which runs from east to west via central…
