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Urban Vault Expects Fit-Out and Facility Management Business to Generate ₹50 Crore Revenue in FY27.

Urban Vault Expects Fit-Out and Facility Management Business to Generate ₹50 Crore Revenue in FY27.

Architecture, News
Recently, Urban Vault delivered a ~1.5 lakh sq. ft office for a leading IT company in Mumbai within 90 days, securing a nearly ₹100 crore contract including a five-year facility management mandate.Bengaluru, May 15, 2026: Urban Vault, one of India’s leading managed and flexible workspace providers, expects its fast-growing design, fit-out, and facility management business for offices to generate approximately ₹50 crore in revenue in FY 2026–27, driven by increasing demand from large enterprises seeking turnkey office solutions.The company has witnessed a growing trend among corporates and multinational companies to outsource office design, interior fit-outs, furnishing, and ongoing facility management rather than making large upfront capital investments in creating and operating wo...
“Lighting World & Home Tech Expo” by ELCOMA and Ace Exhibitions is Set to Illuminate the Future of Smart Lighting and Home Technology in India .

“Lighting World & Home Tech Expo” by ELCOMA and Ace Exhibitions is Set to Illuminate the Future of Smart Lighting and Home Technology in India .

Architecture, Home Improvement, News
India’s First Dedicated Platform for Smart Lighting and Home Technology to Debut in January 2027 New Delhi,, India-May 14, 2026 09:19 ISTELCOMA (Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association of India) and Ace Exhibitions have announced a strategic partnership to launch the “Lighting World & Home Tech Expo” — India’s first dedicated platform for advanced lighting solutions and next-generation home technology. The announcement was made at a grand curtain-raiser held at India Habitat Centre, where the two organisations signed an MoU and hosted a panel discussion on “The Future of Smart Lighting & Home Tech in India” featuring industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts. L to R Anupreet Singh Jaggi, Sudeshna Mukhopadhyay, Mohit Sharma,...
14.8 million lives lit. More than 600 million still in darkness.

14.8 million lives lit. More than 600 million still in darkness.

Architecture, News
13 May 202614.8 million lives lit. More than 600 million still in darknessSignify Foundation calls on public and private sector partners to treat public lighting as core infrastructure.Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Marking UNESCO's International Day of Light, the Signify Foundation announced today that it has enabled access to light for 14.8 million people globally since 2017. The Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report emphasizes the critical role of sustainable lighting in building safer, healthier and more thriving communities worldwide.Community lighting remains underfunded and overlooked in development planning, despite its proven contribution to safer streets, better health outcomes, and stronger resilience. Today, the Foundation is calling on state actors, governments, fina...
Keukenhof looks back on magnificent season.

Keukenhof looks back on magnificent season.

Architecture
Keukenhof looks back on a magnificent season. Once again this year, more than 1.4 million visitors from around the world visited the colourful spring garden. Visitors rated Keukenhof with an impressive 8.8.As in previous years, most visitors came from the Netherlands, followed by Germany, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom. The share of Asian visitors remained unchanged. Notably, a large proportion of the visitors, over 18%, fell within the 25 to 34 age group. The average age of visitors this season was 48.Keukenhof's refreshed visual identity was clearly visible this year. The new logo on the entrance building gave visitors a fresh first impression of the park. Other updates such as flags, signage, and the layout of the indoor flower shows visibly contributed to po...
UrbanWrk to Open Exclusive Bangalore Workspace Built for a Global Aviation Engineering Major, Marking Its Bengaluru Debut.

UrbanWrk to Open Exclusive Bangalore Workspace Built for a Global Aviation Engineering Major, Marking Its Bengaluru Debut.

Architecture, LIFE & ARTS, News
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India-(KARNATAKA): (May 9)UrbanWrk, India's premium managed workspaces brand, today confirmed the delivery of a 12,000 sq ft dedicated workspace in Bangalore. The client is a globally renowned aviation interiors and aerospace engineering major, supplying products to the world's leading commercial aircraft manufacturers. Located at Primeco Towers, Bannerghatta Road, the office will be operational from May 2026 and marks UrbanWrk's debut in Bengaluru.The client opened its India branch in June 2024 at UrbanWrk, Nandan Pro Biz, Pune. As the team grew, it partnered with UrbanWrk to build a larger 23,000 sq ft office at the UrbanWrk flagship - MontClaire on Baner-Pashan Link Road. The Bangalore office is the next chapter - and the first beyond their Pune base."...
ROLLS-ROYCE INTRODUCES NEW BESPOKE CRAFTS INSPIRED BY FIVE CENTURIES OF DECORATIVE ARTS

ROLLS-ROYCE INTRODUCES NEW BESPOKE CRAFTS INSPIRED BY FIVE CENTURIES OF DECORATIVE ARTS

Architecture, News
08.05.2026-The Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective of designers, engineers and craftspeople is dedicated to advancing the discipline of craft itself, developing techniques that expand the ways clients can express themselves through the surfaces of the motor car. Driven by this pursuit, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils four new craft techniques inspired by historical craftsmanship: 3D leather hand-sculpting, 3D metal hand-sculpting, 3D veneers and beadwork application.Rolls-Royce introduces four new craft techniques, inspired by the decorative arts Exploration of texture, material and depth influenced by art, haute couture, fine jewellery and architecture First-ever application of hand-sculpted 3D metal within a Rolls-Royce Gallery First showcase of layered 3D veneer t...
Most difficult metro stretch in Bengaluru, built by Afcons, at Silk Board inaugurated .

Most difficult metro stretch in Bengaluru, built by Afcons, at Silk Board inaugurated .

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BENGALURU, India, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hon'ble Dy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar along with MP Tejasvi Surya inaugurated the most difficult stretch which consisted of double-decker metro flyover at Silk Board junction, opened today, providing relief to lakhs of commuters.Dy CM DK Shivkumar, MP Tejaswi Surya, and other dignitaries inaugurated Bengaluru’s double-decker metro flyover at Silk Board todayD & E flyovers of Central Silk Board Double-Decker flyovers in Bengaluru opened for public today.With flyovers D and E now opened for operational traffic, all five flyovers of the Central Silk Board double-decker flyover are operational. The flyover, South India's first road-cum-rail structure, has brought long-awaited relief to thousands of commut...
Hindware expands retail footprint with new Brand Store launch in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.

Hindware expands retail footprint with new Brand Store launch in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.

Architecture, Home Improvement, News
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 17:04:25 | HindwareThis third Brand Store in Srinagar offers an integrated retail experience spanning bathware, tiles, and appliances – all under one roofSrinagar, 24 April 2026: Hindware, India's leading bathware brand, has launched a new Brand Store in Srinagar, taking its total tally in the city to three and its presence across Jammu & Kashmir to 15 Brand Stores. Located at Alamgari Bazar, Shribhat, opposite Machami Sahib, the store MANS TRADING CO., operates as a Hindware Premiere Store for Bath & Tiles and as an Exclusive Store for appliances.The store showcases Hindware’s wide product range across faucets, sanitaryware, tiles, and appliances, including brands such as Hindware, Hindware Italian Collection (HIC), QUEO, Hindware Smart Appliance...
Supply of high quality furniture from Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation

Supply of high quality furniture from Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation

Architecture, Home Improvement, Lifestyle, News
Bengaluru, March 04 (Karnataka News):Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Limited has been providing the most trusted and quality furniture to the people and government departments of the state for the last five decades. Currently, the corporation is further expanding its reach, getting closer to the public and government institutions in line with the modern market.Established in 1973, the corporation manufactures the highest quality school and college desks and benches, office furniture, flush doors, blackboards, and windows and doors at its timber yard unit in Bangalore.The company is known for manufacturing highly durable furniture, mainly using teakwood and rosewood. To further accelerate the sales of home furniture and office equipment, the corporation has entere...
Future Ready Roofing Takes Centre Stage at Roof India 2026.

Future Ready Roofing Takes Centre Stage at Roof India 2026.

Architecture, News
Highlights Momentum in Sustainable and Next-Gen Roofing Solutions23rd edition of Roof India opens at BIEC, Bengaluru, with participation from 150+ domestic and international brands 8,000+ visitors expected over three days, including architects, contractors, developers, and project owners Strong focus on sustainable, energy-efficient, and high-performance roofing solutions Cool roofing solutions demonstrate 4–5°C temperature reduction and 15–20% energy savings in buildings. Rising adoption of insulated panels, solar-integrated roofing, and metal-based systems Pre-engineered buildings (PEBs) and steel-based roofing are witnessing double-digit growth, driven by warehousing and industrial demand. Robust participation from key industry bodies, associations, and thought l...