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Godrej Properties commissioned report ‘Waste Matters’.

Godrej Properties commissioned report ‘Waste Matters’.

Architecture, Technology
A handbook on better management of construction waste for Real Estate in India, calls for collaborative action across the ecosystem Waste measured across 4,536 data points,141 materials identified across 19 core construction material categories Concrete and gypsum, are the top two contributors to construction waste MUMBAI, India, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Godrej Properties, India's leading real estate developer, commissioned NGO partner Feedback Foundation to understand the quantum, composition, and distribution of waste generated at every stage of construction. 'Waste Matters' highlights the lack of reliable data on waste generation within the sector as one of the biggest challenges that inhibit sustainable construction waste management and underscores the urgent need to s...
Vintage Cars Make a Pit Stop at CRED’s Office

Vintage Cars Make a Pit Stop at CRED’s Office

Architecture
Vintage Cars Make a Pit Stop at CRED's Office Wednesday, September 27, 2023 5:23PM IST (11:53AM GMT) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India:  Bengaluru, a city that continually shifts gears, has been buzzing at the sight of a fleet of vintage cars parked outside the headquarters of the fintech startup. It’s no secret that the city has a vibrant car culture, where smartphone cameras eagerly come to life at the mere sighting of a Porsche cruising down the street. One couldn't have missed the 1961 Jaguar E-type - a flat floor roadster with a 3.8L engine or the 1966 Mustang, a first-generation Mustang with a V8 engine, parked outside CRED’s Indiranagar HQ. BMW Z4 & 650i, Mustang GTR, Lamborghini Gallardo and Porsche Panamera raced on the streets of Mumbai. Netizens across Twitter an...
Regalo Kitchen Emerges as Top Modular Kitchen Brand at WASME World MSME Business Summit 2023

Regalo Kitchen Emerges as Top Modular Kitchen Brand at WASME World MSME Business Summit 2023

Architecture
New Delhi (India), September 16: Regalo Kitchen, a name synonymous with innovation and excellence in the modular kitchen industry, was honoured as "India's Best Modular Kitchen Company" at the prestigious World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) World MSME Business Summit 2023, held on September 15th in Delhi. The coveted award was presented to Mr. Shiv Kumar, the founder of Regalo Kitchen, in recognition of the company's outstanding contributions to the Indian modular kitchen landscape. This significant achievement is expected to fuel Regalo Kitchen's ambitious expansion plans, particularly in North India. The company had previously announced its intention to open 15 new franchise outlets within the next 36 months, a fitting tribute to its 15th foundation day. Rega...
INGKA CENTRES AND LE MARCHE SIGN AGREEMENT TO OPEN NEW SUPERMARKET IN LYKLI GURUGRAM, INGKA CENTRES’ FIRST MEETING PLACE IN INDIA

INGKA CENTRES AND LE MARCHE SIGN AGREEMENT TO OPEN NEW SUPERMARKET IN LYKLI GURUGRAM, INGKA CENTRES’ FIRST MEETING PLACE IN INDIA

Architecture, Business & Finance
Ingka Centres introduces a fresh addition to its India-first Lykli Gurugram meeting place. The ground floor will feature Le Marche, a supermarket with a unique to India concept, developed exclusively for Lykli Gurugram meeting place. Earlier this year, Ingka Centres confirmed PVR Limited will operate a nine-screen movie multiplex as a part of a leisure offer in a new meeting place. 12 September 2023:  Ingka Centres and Le Marche have today announced the signing of the agreement for the supermarket to open on the ground floor of the Lykli meeting place in Gurugram. The new supermarket will offer a first-of-its-kind enhanced customer experience in its one-in-city format, occupying an area of 2,676 sqm. Le Marche has curated a unique to India grocery store concept, to be implemented exc...
Hyatt Regency Brand Expands Footprint with First Property in Panama

Hyatt Regency Brand Expands Footprint with First Property in Panama

Architecture
Expected to open in summer 2024, Hyatt Regency Panama City will help Hyatt grow its brand in a bustling leisure and business travel market CHICAGO (September 12, 2023) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) in collaboration with Hotel Properties of Panama Inc., today announced the planned expansion of the Hyatt Regency brand in the Latin America & Caribbean region with Hyatt Regency Panama City, expected to open in summer 2024. Hyatt Regency Panama City will be the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Panama City and the third Hyatt hotel in Panama. Perfectly situated for business and leisure travelers, the hotel will be in the heart of Panama City’s business district, less than 10 miles from Tocumen International Airport, near the Multiplaza shopping mall and the new Amador Convention Center. ...
KOVA Debuts the First Non-Industrial AI-Powered HVAC System: KOVA Comfort Intelligent HVAC

KOVA Debuts the First Non-Industrial AI-Powered HVAC System: KOVA Comfort Intelligent HVAC

Architecture, News
The Intelligent HVAC System Uses Behavioral, Environmental, and Unit-Specific Inputs to Revolutionize Comfort and Energy Efficiency September 12, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Building material solutions leader KOVA launches KOVA Comfort Intelligent HVAC, an innovative, AI-powered HVAC system that seamlessly integrates into building projects creating healthier, more comfortable environments based on a variety of inputs, including users’ daily routines. Pushing beyond the current industry offerings of IoT and “smart” systems, KOVA Comfort leverages behavioral, environmental, and unit-specific occupancy inputs to learn, personalize, and optimize comfort and energy usage in each unique living environment. With a minimal footprint, sleek design, and ...
Access Architects Acquires Global Architectural Firm Headed by Industry Veteran Yann Andre Leroy, Forms AXS Designs

Access Architects Acquires Global Architectural Firm Headed by Industry Veteran Yann Andre Leroy, Forms AXS Designs

Architecture
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Sep 12, 2023 17:39 IST This acquisition of Architectural offices in Yann Leroy Architects, Paris and Studio Aria, Bangkok takes Indian design to the world and brings the best international design expertise to India. With AXS Designs some of the top luxury and super luxury projects around the world are now proudly part of a new Global firm with Indian roots. In a transformative move set to reshape the architectural industry in India, Access Architects has acquired Yann Leroy Design & Planning, Paris and Studio Aria, Bangkok heralding the birth of AXS Designs. This strategic union marks a significant milestone for the Indian architectural landscape, addressing a pressing need within the industry for seamless integration of local expertise and global...
Transforming India’s Construction Landscape: fischer India’s BIM Services Pave the Way

Transforming India’s Construction Landscape: fischer India’s BIM Services Pave the Way

Architecture
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India In a resolute stride towards modernizing India's construction industry, Mr. Mayank Kalra, the Managing Director of fischer India, envisions a revolutionary change powered by Building Information Modelling (BIM). As the nation gears up for a rocket-propelled surge in growth, fischer's BIM services are poised to reshape the way buildings and infrastructure are planned, designed, constructed, operated, and maintained. With an array of benefits encompassing efficiency, precision, and adherence to timeframes and budgets, BIM offerings hold the key to India's preparedness for the future. fischer India's BIM ready to transform India's construction landscape fischer's prominence as a manufacturer of pioneering fixings, facade systems, and installati...

THE WHITELEY: AN ICON, REIMAGINED

Architecture
LONDON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A stone's throw from Hyde Park, the former home of London's first department store is in the midst of a £1bn renovation that will revitalise not only the Grade II listed building, but also Queensway Parade, re-energising the areas reputation amongst a discerning global mindset. The Whiteley, External Facade Poised to become the capital's greatest residential and hospitality address, the entire city block redevelopment on Queensway will soon house 139 unique homes - including 14 Six Senses serviced apartments - and a 109-room Six Senses Hotel, the first in the UK, along with a meticulously curated collection of services and amenities. Brought to life by development manager Finchatton, with joint venture investment partners MARK ...
Weddings at ITC Grand Goa Resort and Spa brings the best of Culinary Offerings

Weddings at ITC Grand Goa Resort and Spa brings the best of Culinary Offerings

Architecture
Goa, India Aug 29, 2023 The Culinary Spread is unquestionably one of the most important elements of every wedding celebration. And just like every other detail for a seamless wedding, ITC Grand Goa, country's first LEED® Platinum certified resort and spa takes pride in offering a one-of-a-kind culinary experience for a once-in-a-lifetime event. An exquisite table-set up for Weddings at ITC Grand Goa Resort and Spa Located in serene south Goa, amidst 45 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, weddings at ITC Grand Goa Resort & Spa are majestic, classily contemporary, dreamy, intimate and everything in between. Offering a diverse set of venues, both indoors and outdoors along with direct access to Arossim Beach, the resort specialises in conceptualising, designing...