Architecture

Mar282026 by FWMNo Comments

Dulux Weathershield brings a ‘Colourful and Powerful’ Holi to Consumer Doorsteps with Blinkit.

Mini Paint-buckets deliver Maximum Impact Gurgaon, Haryana, India (NewsVoir) Friday, Mar 27, 2026 17:03:32 This Holi, Dulux brought alive the core promise of its flagship exterior paint brand Dulux Weathershield - “It’s Colourful. It’s Powerful” to life through a playful campaign. Building on its earlier campaigns showcasing performance in extreme climates such as the scorching +50°C heat of Jodhpur and the freezing –30°C temperatures of Spiti Valley, the brand created a festive ‘Colourful and Powerful’ Holi activation. As part of the “Colourful & Powerful Holi” campaign, Dulux Weathershield collaborated with Blinkit to surprise consumers in select cities. During the Holi period, some Blinkit orders included a complimentary gulal packed inside adorable miniature Dulux Weathersh...

Mar222026 by FWMNo Comments

Premium Door Handle Design That Made History: Atcraft Wins German Design Award 2026.

Architecture, News

Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 17:03:57 | AtcraftNew Delhi [India], March 21: When a product created with passion, patience, and purpose gets recognised on a global stage, it’s more than just an award. It becomes a proud moment for design, craftsmanship, and the country it comes from. That’s exactly what happened when Atcraft’s “Drop” handle’s design received the prestigious German Design Award 2026. Over the years, several Indian designers and brands have earned this honour across categories. Names such as Tata Motors & Tata Elxsi ( 2024 ), V-Guard (2025/2026), Jaipur Rugs (2016-2018) have been recognised for outstanding design contributions. In 2026, Atcraft was honoured to have been awarded the German Design Award 2026 for its outstanding, Thoughtful product design for the DROP s...

Mar202026 by FWMNo Comments

Birla Opus Paints’ Project Samarth Drives Financial Empowerment for Painters and Contractors

Architecture, Home Improvement, News

Project Samarth simplifies access to government welfare schemes and strengthens long-term financial security https://youtu.be/EbEi6hsi0tYMumbai, Maharashtra, India -- For a vast segment of painters and contractors across India, awareness and access to financial protection schemes often remain limited despite the availability of several government welfare initiatives. Recognising this gap, Birla Opus Paints, part of Grasim Industries under the Aditya Birla Group, has been actively working to simplify and strengthen financial access for the community through Project Samarth, a dedicated initiative focused on enabling financial awareness and assisted enrolment into social security schemes for on-ground workers.As part of this initiative, Birla Opus Paints has been conduct...

Mar182026 by FWMNo Comments

Asian Paints’ ‘Where The Heart Is’ Season 9 Opens the Doors to Aman Gupta’s Gurgaon home, Shaped by Warmth, Family and Gratitude.

Architecture, News

Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026 17:03:46 | Asian PaintsFrom open layouts to playful details, the episode offers a glimpse into a home that reflects Aman Gupta’s design choices and way of living Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) Before the titles, before the meetings, before the roles we play outside, there is home. For entrepreneur Aman Gupta, that space is his apartment high up in one of Gurgaon’s sleek residential towers, shaped with care, gratitude and the people who matter most. In the latest episode of Asian Paints Where The Heart Is Season 9, viewers are welcomed into his and wife Priya Gupta’s home, a space tucked amid treetops and landscaped greens that feels contemporary, personal and full of stories. The experience begins even before stepping inside the home. Outside th...

Mar152026 by FWMNo Comments

Comprehensive development works of Halasuru Lake are in progress: Rajendra Cholan

Architecture, News

Bengaluru, March 15:Desilting will increase lake depth, significantly improve water storage capacity and groundwater levelsRemoval of accumulated silt will enable fresh water storageSteps taken to develop the lake as an attractive destination for walkersMeasures undertaken for conservation of biodiversityThe comprehensive development works of Halasuru Lake, one of the prominent lakes in Bengaluru city, are currently in progress. Various development activities are being undertaken with the objective of improving the lake’s environment and providing better recreational facilities for the public, said Rajendra Cholan, Commissioner of Bengaluru Central City Corporation.In order to enhance the lake’s water storage capacity, desilting works are being carried out to remove...

Mar152026 by FWMNo Comments

Hettich Strengthens ‘Made in India, Made for the World’ Strategy with Launch of New Indore Manufacturing Plant

Architecture, News

Hettich's automated facility brings German engineering to India while expanding jobs, exports and local manufacturing capabilitiesINDORE, India, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hettich India inaugurated its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the country and bringing its hallmark of German precision and engineering to an even larger scale of local manufacturing. The development marks a significant milestone in Hettich's 25-year journey in India while further strengthening the company's ambition to position India as a key global manufacturing hub.L-R: Mr. Akshay Poddar - Director, Mr. Saroj Poddar - Chairman, Mr. Andre Eckholt - Managing Director, Hettich India, SAARC, Middle East & Africa an...

Mar102026 by FWMNo Comments

Asian Paints Unveils ColourNext 2026.

Architecture, News

Mapping Culture, Material, and the Futures We Are BuildingTuesday, Mar 10, 2026 17:03:41 -Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) • Unveils IRL, Solarpunk, Pastoral and Daydream as the four design directions for the 2026 • Announces ‘Moonlit Silk’ as Colour of the Year and ‘Zanskar’ as Wallpaper of the Year Asian Paints today unveiled ColourNext 2026, its annual forecast that decodes the cultural, material, and emotional shifts shaping the future of design. Now in its 23rd year, ColourNext continues to be South Asia’s most authoritative intelligence on colour, materials, textures, and finishes offering insights that are globally relevant yet deeply rooted in cultural context. Since 2003, Asian Paints has studied colour not merely as an aesthetic choice, but as a cultural an...

Mar42026 by FWMNo Comments

Grundfos unveils Intelligent Experience Centre in India.

Architecture, News

An experience and demo hub showcasing the journey of water and Grundfos' intelligent solutions, to power a more sustainable IndiaCHENNAI, India, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grundfos, one of the world's leading companies in energy-efficient water solutions, today announced the launch of the Grundfos Intelligent Experience Centre (GIEC) in Chennai, India. The Centre marks a major milestone in the company's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric transformation across the entire water ecosystem.PHOTO CREDIT-GRUNDFOS.Designed as an immersive, state-of-the-art demonstration of technology enabled water solutions, the GIEC brings to life the complete journey of water, from intake and treatment to distribution, industrial processing, cooling, wastewater tr...

Feb282026 by FWMNo Comments

Council of Architecture’s SHAPE 2026 International Conference on Sustainable Habitats Concludes at Chitkara University, Punjab

Architecture

Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 17:02:57Three-day Council of Architecture summit brings together global experts from 41 institutions to advance climate-responsive design, sustainable urbanism, and UN SDG-aligned architectural practice Chandigarh, India (NewsVoir) The Council of Architecture (COA) International Conference, SHAPE 2026: Sustainable Habitats and Architecture for the People and the Earth, successfully concluded at Chitkara University, Punjab, bringing together global leaders in architecture, urban planning, and sustainability for three days of academic exchange and policy dialogue on climate-responsive and people-centred built environments. Organised by the Council of Architecture, India, in collaboration with the Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture, Chitkara Universit...

Feb262026 by FWMNo Comments

Hettich to Unveil New Innovations at Indiawood 2026, Showcasing Its Vision for Future Living and Workspaces

Architecture

As industry leaders and design professionals gear up for Indiawood 2026, Hettich is preparing to present a suite of futuristic German innovations that reimagine modern living and working environments.BANGALORE, India, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiawood, India's leading trade exhibition for furniture manufacturers, trade fraternity, architects, interior designers, and building industry stakeholders, highlights the newest developments in design, architecture, and interior solutions. Hettich is set to showcase magical interior experiences with its latest German-engineered offerings. This year's theme, 'Transforming Spaces through Magical Motion', demonstrates how adaptable furniture concepts can turn spatial transformation into an interactive experience. The showcase reflects a refin...