It’s an interesting amalgamation of personal and professional interest. Acclaimed Architect N. Mahesh has designed and created a museum using Canadian Wood species to showcase a private collection of over 7,000 bells. These bells have been collected by his wife Latha over the last 30 years in their travels to …

      These days, tile shades and finishes have reached a stage where they provide a viable alternative to natural materials like stone and wood. Tiles and sanitaryware major RAK Ceramics presents the Top 5 design trends in ceramic tiles that will define the ceramic tiles market this year.             Wood Look-Alike Tiles   The vein patterns of …

          Selling services has been an established business model in car-leasing and home-renting. With the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming the centre of many business activities, this concept of ‘renting out’, rather than a direct sell, is fast gaining popularity in the lighting and building technology sectors too. Typical applications in …

      With vibrant colours and designs that draw inspiration from nature, RAK Ceramics offers it’s  Maximus Floor & Wall Collection. Suited for use in both home and office spaces, the range, appreciated by Architects and Interior Designers, finds it’s way into study rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and board rooms.     With Maximus …

    Duravit does it yet again! It was declared winner of the coveted German Design Award 2020 for its multiple product design innovations.   German Design Award presents “Gold” award in each category to recognize the outstanding achievements within the realms of international design. Duravit bagged the “Gold” award for its new D.1 …

            ‘At Alstone we always think of building material solutions that are green and sustainable, last for atleast 25 years and ultimately make India proud.’, says Mr.Deepanker Garg, Director, Alstone Industries. These words quite clearly seem to define the though-process behind the way things work at Alstone.             The company, being one of …

            These are times of technology and the pace of innovations in technology have never been faster. Technology is fast entering the way we live, work, eat and sleep. Taking a leaf from smart wearables, lighting major Osram has introduced CHRONOGY Eyewear. These are light treatment glasses that create supplemented lighting …

    Canadian Wood partnered with Bram Woodcrafting Studio to create warm and inspirational designs in western hemlock at the recently concluded Mumbai Wood 2019. The highlight of the show was Geodesic design – a Pergola created by Bram Woodcrafting Studio at the event using Canadian Wood species.   Mr.Bram Rouws - a carpenter, …

            The 11th edition of SICAM fair 2019 - an international fair for the components, accessories, and semi-finished products for the furniture industry, witnessed a significant increase in the exhibitors and visitors. These indicators  point to the ever growing reliance of global furniture industry on this fair. The sector’s most qualified …

            The 126th edition of the China Import And Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, is open from October 15-November 4, 2019 at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. The fair is organized by China Foreign Trade Centre and is co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of PRC …

            Among all the exhibitors at Woodex Asia 2019, which was recently concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Canadian Wood made its presence felt with its species of western hemlock, spruce-pine-fir (SPF), Douglas fir, western red cedar and yellow cedar, which were used to create a warm and inspirational display. The 100% PEFC/FSC …

        ‘To build well, it is important above all to invest in knowledge. We must be capable of building a sense of community before we construct a building. To use a metaphor, the project is a tree and knowledge is its roots. Today we have a lot of knowledge but we …

                We live in a world where, in order to get the attention of the visitors, the exhibition companies (read: organisers) are constantly experimenting with the norms of the trade fair business. We have some very successful shows like SICAM (with a focus on furniture components), which have condensed the exhibitor-visitor …

              Furthering it’s brand presence in the north-India market, RAK Ceramics has added another showroom in the Delhi NCR Region in Gurugram. This showroom is in addition to it’s existing facility on these lines in Noida. Both the showrooms are in the company owned company operated format.                       Speaking to buildigandinteriors.com, on the …

              At the upcoming Cersaie (September 23-27, 2019, Bologna, Italy) – the international exhibition on ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings, visitors get to see an interesting cross between a trade show and an art gallery.             ‘Famous Bathrooms’ in Hall 30 will showcase bathrooms inspired by people who have shaped history - The …

            By 2050, the majority of people will be living in still-expanding mega-cities or in newly built ones. This means that water, air, heat, light, security and comfortable living conditions will all need to be guaranteed. As urban living space expands both horizontally and vertically, the demand for technologies for an …

                Established in 1867, Madras Boat Club is one of India's oldest rowing clubs. Located by the River Adyar in Chennai, the club actively promotes and encourages amateur rowing. The membership is a healthy mix of rowing and social members.               The Challenges   When a billiard room was suggested as an addition on …

          The 21st edition of the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) will be held from 27 to 30 October 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will also see its 4th edition from 29 October to 1 November …

            ‘We are strengthening brand Harrison at the micro level.’, says an emphatic Mr.Umang Monga, Managing Director of one of India’s most well-known names in the hardware space. He adds, ‘If you go to the tier-2 and tier-3 towns across India, you will witness the presence of Harrison like never before. …

              One of the most well-known names on the international trade show circuits for bathrooms, ceramic tiles, surfaces and furnishings – CERSAIE, is coming up from September 23-27, 2019 in Bologna, Italy. Each year at CERSAIE, some of the most important international companies of the industry give an exclusive preview of …