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How do you describe your journey in this male-dominated industry? I’d say it’s been smooth. I’ve always experienced respect from my male counterparts. Even though there are fewer women in the industry, this has always been a balanced platform, where opinions have been respected and responsibilities are equal. Who has been your inspiration in the process of your entire career? There’s no single inspiration for my entire career. While studying architecture, I was always inspired by architects like Eero Saarinen and Santiago Calatrava who have always challenged the normal and have created their own distinct style. A woman who comes…
How do you describe your journey in Vanbros? Your thoughts about Vanbros inception and being a part of a company like Vanbros? It’s a family business that has been passed down through numerous generations, and we as children have grown up seeing this and learning the value of ethics from our fathers and grandfathers. Now our learnings are starting to come into play, and it’s magnificent to be a part of it. I have been a witness to the work being done at the factory and the sites all my life and making my understanding very in-depth realising what I…
IKEA (part of Ingka Group), the world’s leading Swedish home furnishings retailer, today announced the appointment of Susanne Pulverer as its new and first woman Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), for its India business. Susanne, an experienced IKEA leader takes over from the outgoing India CEO Peter Betzel, who will move on to his next assignment within the IKEA Group. Prior to her role as IKEA India CEO and CSO, Susanne Pulverer held the position of Group Business Risk and Compliance Manager at the Ingka group. Susanne joined IKEA in 1997 and has worked across different…
Ottimo offers homemakers thoughtfully designed kitchens that combine the divergent demands of functionality and aesthetics. With Aster Cucine’s Brera Academy Collection, homemakers can now choose from a range of features and finishes that make their kitchens as luxurious as the rest of their home. The brand’s collection exhibits one-of-a kind craftsmanship, high-end materials, attention-to-detail, functional design and utmost comfort. The Brera Academy collection by Aster Cucine is inspired by the renowned Accademia di Brera’s exhibitions, famed for their art, culture and beauty. In this collection, strong geometric lines combine with resilient materials to pay homage to the highest traditions of…
Ellementry, a lifestyle brand of handcrafted products, has always given an artistic vision to incorporate natural materials, traditional skills, and narratives into beautiful & functional products. With its new range of Arra brass cookware collection, Ellementry is trying to revive the traditional Indian kitchen by contextualizing it to the contemporary world. According to the adage, we are what we eat. This establishes the age-old connection between culture, kitchen, and people. If you look carefully, the essential tools in Indian cooking are traditional. After all, it is only in the kitchen that elements, as varied as the five senses, combine with…
Machines are known for their precision and speed, but the human touch brings an aspect of quality, sophistication and attentiveness to any task. It is this extra consideration that comes through in Häfele’s Range of Handmade ARGENTO Kitchen Sinks. Every sink from this range is a product of meticulous guidance, crafted through the process of manual welding.The sinks within the ARGENTO range come in various sizes and configurations to meet individual requirements and design preferences of every user. All ARGENTO sinks are made of Stainless Steel Grade 304 which by virtue grants them extraordinary durability and unbeatable performance, and lowers…
Kolkata-based designer Ajay Arya’s A Square Designs is one of the most sought-after among the city’s elite for its richly detailed, art-filled luxe interiors. They have unveiled an exquisitely designed high-end dining room brimming with elegance and refinement. Part of an uber luxury duplex penthouse, the dining room is a finely balanced composition of enchanting design features, superior materials, iconic brands and thoughtful final touches. With a sculptural staircase in the background, the dining space showcases a beautifully coffered ceiling from where hangs a graceful chandelier from Barovier and Toso. The sophisticated furniture, including the cabinet, is from Turri. The…
With her keen anti-minimal and passionately original approach to design, Neeta Kumar, furniture and interior designer, and founder of Inhabit, has charted her own unique path in the interior decor world. A new set of luxury seating ensemble unveiled by Inhabit brings a distinguished character to your space with its festive palette. Curated from the Studio Collection, the seating ensemble makes a sensational impact with intricate classic details and lustrous velvet upholstery. Studio Collection is full of rich hues such as sapphire, emerald, turquoise, ruby, quartz and opal that spell a celebratory spirit and opulence. The sofas and chairs in…
Action Tesa, one of India’s largest manufacturers of MDF/HDHMR & Particle Boards in India, launches TESA Antiviro, an Antimicrobial Coating in Pre-Laminated Boards. TESA Antiviro pre-laminated boards are highly suitable in making of furniture items for any high public traffic areas such as hospitals, health & spa institutions, educational institutions, malls, airports and hotels. Tesa Antiviro products have been tested by Biotech Testing Services, Mumbai for antimicrobial activity against JIS Z 2801 test method and for measurement of antiviral activity against test standard ISO 21702:2019, result of which shows 99.99% Microbial kill. The R&D team of Action TESA along with…
Founded in 2004, L’Objet is the life work of Founder and Creative Director Elad Yifrach. Bespoke decorative lighting, home decor and tableware specialist Emery Studio brings to India, festive tableware setting by the eponymous brand L’Objet. All L’Objet collections are made with exceptional materials, and with proper use and care, will last for generations. Get-togethers and dinners are a huge part of all festive celebrations. L’Objet shares a striking table setup using their tableware that will create a lasting impression at your festive dinners with your loved ones. This spectacular festive tableware setting showcase pieces from the following L’Objet collections:…