Architecture

Oct292026 by FWMNo Comments

Msheireb Properties Wins Double Gold at Smart Built Environment Awards and a CVU Award of Excellence

PHOTOS CREDIT-Msheireb PropertiesDoha, Qatar, 29 October 2026 –Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has won Gold in two categories at the Smart Built Environment Awards 2026, alongside an Award of Excellence from the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) that placed Msheireb Downtown Doha among the finalists in its Urban Habitat category. At the Smart Built Environment Awards, Msheireb Museums took the Innovation in Architecture award, while Eng. Faisal Al Malki, Chief Operating Officer of Msheireb Properties, was named Net-Zero Champion of the Year.The win marks a second consecutive year for Msheireb Properties in the Innovation in Architecture category, after last year’s award recognised Msheireb Downtown Doha’s “Seven Principles”, the archite...

Oct292026 by FWMNo Comments

IKEA India Expands Footprint; Set to Open 80,000 Sq. Ft. Small-Format Store in Bengaluru

Architecture, Home Improvement, News

IKEA expands in Bengaluru with its first city store at Konanakunte Cross Bengaluru, 29 October 2026: IKEA India is set to open its second store in Bengaluru on 5 November 2026 at Purva Zentech, Kanakapura Main Road. Building on its strong presence in the city through e-commerce and its Nagasandra store, IKEA is bringing its complete shopping experience closer to customers across South Bengaluru and neighbouring areas. Spanning over 80,000 sq. ft. (7,783 sq. m), the store is located within walking distance of Konanakunte Cross Metro Station. It offers more than 5,200 products for customers to explore, with over 3,000 available for immediate takeaway. The complete IKEA range of over 7,000 products can be ordered in-store or through the IKEA website, app and Shop by Phone service. Customers...

Oct282026 by FWMNo Comments

Prestige Group Awarded Two Prestigious Sword of Honour Awards 2026 For Health And Safety Management

Architecture, News

Bengaluru, 27 October 2026: Prestige Group has won two prestigious Sword of Honour Awards 2026 from the British Safety Council, with Prestige Park Grove and Prestige Lavender Fields recognised for excellence in managing workplace health and safety risks.Prestige Group was one of 80 successful applicants to achieve a Sword of Honour, awarded to companies that have demonstrated excellence in managing health and safety risks at work.To compete for the Sword of Honour, an organisation first had to achieve the maximum of five stars in the British Safety Council’s health and safety management audit scheme.The qualification period for this is between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026.The organisation has also demonstrated to an independent panel of experts that it has achieved excell...

Oct282026 by FWMNo Comments

From Drawing Board to Streets: Bengaluru Jatre Invites Citizens to Redesign Everyday Public Spaces.

Architecture, News

Bengaluru Jatre invites citizens to design the city’s everyday spaces, with ideas that could move from the drawing board to the streets*Bengaluru Jatre invites designers, architects, artists, students and other creative thinkers to submit practical ideas for everything from streetlights, bus stops and public benches to road medians, waste bins, shopfronts and neighbourhood identities*“Bengaluru’s everyday spaces must work better for every citizen”: Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda invites people to participate and help redesign the city*Shortlisted designs to be displayed during Bengaluru Jatre, December 4–13; best designs to be selected by a GBA jury*Selected designers to meet the Minister for Bengaluru Development to discuss their ideas and how they can b...

Oct282026 by FWMNo Comments

Tonino Lamborghini Residences marks a significant milestone in India as phase 1 sells out

Architecture, News

Buoyed by Overwhelming Response to Phase 1, Signature Global to Launch Phase 2 of Tonino Lamborghini Residences SoonBoth phases together to comprise 812 premium branded residences, spread across12.40 acres on Southern Peripheral Road, GurugramBologna, Italy, October 28, 2026 Signature Global (BSE: 543990 | NSE: SIGNATURE), one of India’s leading real estate developers, and Tonino Lamborghini today announced that Phase 1 of the branded residence project, Tonino Lamborghini Residences, Gurugram, has been completely sold out. The remaining units in Phase 2, which is launching soon from Tonino Lamborghini headquarters in Bologna will have approximately the same number of units as Phase 1. Together, the two phases comprise 812 premium residences in 3, 4 and 4.5 BHK configurati...

Oct222026 by FWMNo Comments

Renowned Architect Raj Rewal Interacts with Students During His Visit to Anant National University

Architecture, News

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 14:18:46 | Anant National UniversityThe symposium explored the relationship between India’s architectural and cultural traditions and contemporary design practicesAhmedabad, Gujarat, India (NewsVoir)Eminent architect and urban design consultant, Ar Raj Rewal, engaged with the students and faculty of Anant National University at a symposium organised as part of Design(ing) Futures, an initiative developed in collaboration with Global Village Foundation to bring influential voices from architecture, design and allied creative disciplines into conversation with Anant’s academic community.Renowned Architect Raj Rewal Interacts with Students During His Visit to Anant National UniversityIt offered students an opportunity to interact directly with the ar...

Oct182026 by FWMNo Comments

Connecting Kashmir: Building the Infrastructure for Growth

Architecture, News

17 OCT 2026 11:21AM by PIB DelhiJammu and Kashmir's challenging terrain is steadily yielding to a new era of connectivity. The Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link has connected the valley to India's rail network. Its centrepiece, the Chenab Bridge, stands as the world's highest railway arch bridge. Expanded Vande Bharat services are improving passenger mobility. New freight terminals are carrying Kashmiri apples, saffron and handicrafts to national markets, opening opportunities for farmers and businesses. On land, the Sonamarg and Zojila tunnels promise year-round passage into Ladakh. In the air, Srinagar's expanding airport is complemented by nascent hubs at Udhampur and Kishtwar. Together, these advances are drawing Kashmir's produce, trade and tourism firmly into th...

Oct112026 by FWMNo Comments

WHITELION OPENS ITS FIFTH EXPERIENCE CENTRE IN INDIA WITH SOUL STUDIO AND LAUNCHES AIRQUBE IN BENGALURU

Architecture, News

The second Bengaluru location of The Stanza by Whitelion brings thoughtful design and everyday comfort to life, alongside a new range of connected home automation solutions.Bengaluru, 11 October 2026: Whitelion, a premium Indian lifestyle automation brand, today announced the opening of its second experience center in Bengaluru and fifth in India, The Stanza by Whitelion, in partnership with Soul Studio, alongside the launch of its new AirQube series.The new center is led by franchise owners Keshav Agarwal, Akshay Agarwal and Hrithik Gupta. It creates a dedicated destination for homeowners, architects, interior designers and builders to explore how automation can complement both the design of a home and the routines of the people living in it. The opening advances Whitelion’s focus...

Sep242026 by FWMNo Comments

Architect and Design Educator Jabeen Zacharias Joins Anant National University as Professor of Practice

Architecture

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 15:53:38Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (NewsVoir) Anant National University has appointed renowned architect, interior designer, design educator and institutional leader Jabeen Zacharias as a Professor of Practice. With over four decades of professional experience, Zacharias brings to Anant a distinctive combination of design practice, education, advocacy and institutional leadership.Architect and Design Educator Jabeen Zacharias Joins Anant National University as Professor of PracticeAs Chief Architect of Jabeen Zacharias Architects, she has led more than 300 successful projects across hospitality, institutional, corporate, museum, cultural and residential sectors. She has also contributed extensively to design education in India through teaching, advocac...

Sep212026 by FWMNo Comments

JK Lakshmi Cement introduces ‘The Unstoppables Awards’ .

Architecture, News

Monday, Sep 21, 2026 17:09:55New Delhi, 21 September 2026: JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd., one of India’s leading cement companies, today launched The Unstoppables Awards, a national platform that aims to recognize individuals who have made impactful contributions across the environment, public infrastructure and women empowerment domains.Built around the business philosophy of JK Lakshmi Cement - ‘Soch Karo Buland’, the award recognizes those individuals whose resilience, innovation and determination have translated into meaningful societal changes.The winners will be recognized across three core domains - Environment Champions, Builders of Public Infrastructure and Women Empowerment - with three award sub-categories under each domain. The Environment Champions category will recognize...