Architecture

May242026 by FWMNo Comments

Godrej introduces India’s first Multi Ion battery technology for forklifts, advancing clean and efficient supply chains.

Mumbai, 14th May 2026: Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) has introduced India’s first Multi‑Ion battery technology for electric forklifts through its Material Handling Equipment (MHE) business, one of the market leaders in India’s material handling segment. The launch addresses the growing need for efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions as India’s manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing sectors scale rapidly, to enable 25% lower total cost of ownership, higher equipment uptime, and cleaner industrial operations, with a battery designed to last through the full operational life of the forklift.India’s industrial and warehousing market continues to demonstrate strong momentum, with over 11 million sq. ft. of leasing across the top eight cities in Q1 2026, registering a doub...

May232026 by FWMNo Comments

1500 models displayed at Spring 2026 Semester End Exhibition organized by School of Environmental Design and Architecture (SEDA), Navrachana University, Vadodara.

Architecture

Saturday, May 23, 2026 10:05:24Spring 2026 Semester End Exhibition organized by School of Environmental Design and Architecture (SEDA), Navrachana University, Vadodara Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], May 23: The Spring 2026 Semester End Exhibition, organized by the School of Environmental Design and Architecture (SEDA), Navrachana University, showcases the work of three design programmes: Bachelor of Architecture (BArch.), BDesign (Interior), and BDesign (Product Design and Visual Communication). Around 500 students’ works are displayed in this Spring Semester Exhibition, commemorating their four-month-long journey of learning in areas focused on studio, design, construction, history, visualization, representation, theory, research, workshops, electives, and more. Approximately 1,500 ...

May232026 by FWMNo Comments

Last chance to apply for Art Here 2026, with submission deadline extended to 14 June.

Architecture, News, World

Saturday, May 23, 2026 10:14:40ABU DHABI, UAE, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Louvre Abu Dhabi has extended the deadline for proposal submissions to the sixth edition of its flagship contemporary art initiative, Art Here 2026 and the Richard Mille Art Prize. This offers an opportunity for contemporary artists across the GCC and India to submit their proposal to feature in a major exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi.Continuing the museum's exploration of shared human experiences and cultural connections, this year's edition expands to India alongside the GCC, reflecting longstanding ties rooted in exchange, coexistence and shared human values.Dr. Guilhem André, Scientific, Curatorial and Collections Management Director at Louvre Abu Dhabi said "Art Here has always been conceived ...

May172026 by FWMNo Comments

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...

May152026 by FWMNo Comments

“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,...

May142026 by FWMNo Comments

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...

May142026 by FWMNo Comments

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...

May92026 by FWMNo Comments

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."...

May82026 by FWMNo Comments

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...

May12026 by FWMNo Comments

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

Architecture, News

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...