Author: AU News Bureau

Established in 1964, the Australian Design Centre is celebrating its 60th year of supporting and showcasing Australian designers by throwing a birthday bash to mark the milestone. The evening will provide an opportunity for those within the design community to mingle and reflect on the achievements of the Australian Design Centre (ADC) over food and drinks. Speeches and an exhibition called Treasures will be presented during the evening to honour the occasion. The special guest MC for the evening will be the former ADC chair, professor Anthony Burke, who currently hosts the ABC television programs Restoration Australia, Grand Design Transformations…

Cable Cabana, a top provider of electrical products in the United States announced an expansion of its stock to include a broader selection of cost-effective electrical cables and wires. This expansion meets the increasing need for top-notch electrical products at affordable prices for both professional electricians and DIY homeowners. Cable Cabana offers a large selection of cables and wires that are appropriate for different uses, from home electrical installations to industrial power supply systems. Cable Cabana has joined forces with respected companies, like Southwire, a top brand recognized for its dedication to advancement and dependability of products within the electrical…

Lights inside homes and offices in Abu Dhabi shall be inspected under the new ‘Dark Sky Policy’ that was announced today. The emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) said the policy would present a blueprint of lighting practices to address the “escalating concern of light pollution”. The goal is to preserve the night sky by tackling the excessive or inappropriate use of artificial lighting. In private spaces — such as homes and offices — this would mean interior lighting will be checked to see how far it spills outside, the authority said. New and existing outdoor lights are among…

BCD Group, one of the oldest names in the Indian construction and design industry, today announced the launch of its interior design arm, Casadilusso, to strengthen its forward integration and offer an end-to end service for real estate developers and home buyers. This assumes significance as developers are increasingly looking at vertically integrated contractors who can offer design, engineering, construction, and more, all under the domain of a single entity to enhance productivity and efficiency. With the launch and integration of Casadilusso, BCD Group aims to become a preferred contractor for all developers with its integrated capabilities of ‘concept to…

VitrA, the epitome of innovation in bathroom design introduced the VitrA Plural Collection in collaboration with award-winning designer Terri Pecora. This collection transcends traditional boundaries, transforming the bathroom into a haven of vintage allure and contemporary sophistication. Inspired by the iconic aesthetic of the mid-20th century, VitrA Plural seamlessly integrates light and airy furniture into the bathroom environment, evoking the warmth and familiarity of a vintage living room. Each element is thoughtfully curated to foster a sense of welcoming domesticity, inviting users to share moments of connection and relaxation with loved ones. VitrA Plural is more than just a design…

A platorm for emerging and established design practitioners to profile their works, ‘Melbourne Design Week’ is expected to kick off on May 23 and will continue till June 2. Now in its eighth year, the 11-day program celebrates all things design through a series of talks, tours, exhibitions, installations and workshops. Themed “Design the world you want” the 2024 design week will focus on energy (how design can champion new technologies in the transition to renewables), ethics (how design can be guided by societal values), and ecology (how design can respond to the physical environment and the influence of nature).…

Kemtile, a division of Stonhard, has confirmed that its team will be in attendance at Cleanroom Technology Conference 2024 – showcasing Stonhard’s newly launched flooring solution Stonblend ESD which is designed to meet the special requirements of cleanroom environments Stonblend ESD is based on the market-leading Stonblend GSI and HDF systems used extensively in pharma cleanrooms for over 25 years. Stonblend ESD is part of a family of ESD floors from Stonhard, namely Stonclad ESD, Stonshield ESD and Stonlux ESD. Taking place on 22-23 May 2024 in Birmingham, UK, the two-day event will explore topics ranging from standards and regulations…

Bengaluru based Space saving furniture start up Wallter Systems has appointed Mukesh Kumar as Co-founder, the company said recently. Prior to joining Wallter Systems, Mukesh has successfully ramped up Gurgaon based recruitment consulting firm V-Konnect Associates. He has extensive experience in the area of office infrastructure set up during his over a decade tenure with Max Life Insurance as Head of Facility Services. Wallter Systems, a Bengaluru based successful startup provides smart space saving furniture solutions. Gurgaon based startup fund IPV Venture invested in Wallter in 2023. IPV Ventures also mentoring Wallter System for structured growth all across geographies. With…