greymatters was recently ranked #68 in hospitality design by Interior Design magazine in its annual industry rankings, making it the only Singapore-based firm – and one of the only two firms headquartered in Asia – to make the cut this year. Alan Barr, founder and Managing Director said, “We are thrilled to be recognized by […]
GuocoLand (Malaysia) Berhad (GuocoLand) recently confirmed that its flagship development, Damansara City, has been chosen as the future home for the Hong Leong Group’s global headquarters. The 33-storey Grade-A office tower block in the southwest (direction) end of the iconic development, will be the star anchor tenant within Damansara City, once it is fully occupied […]
The most common complaint from customers is that scrap dealers are unable to pay for the scrap metal sold. The issue gets worse when employees do not want to be involved in the transaction since scrap metal transactions are considered a very sensitive issue for most companies. You can avoid unnecessary and time consuming trouble by simply following […]
Mr Yuen Sai Kuan has pointed out the Government”s efforts in sharing expertise with other countries in the mitigation of and adaptation to the impact of climate change (S”pore active in sharing know-how on climate issues; June 8). For any country to deal with climate issues effectively, the sharing of engineering expertise and practical engineering […]
A PRIME private residential site in the mature Queenstown estate has attracted nine bids from developers – with the best offer well above expected levels. The top bid of $483.2 million from Chinese firm HY Realty, was 8 per cent higher than second-placed Allgreen Properties. HY Realty”s bid translates to $871.10 per sq ft per […]
The Al-Ansar Mosque prides itself as a community mosque located along Green Link, between Bedok Reservoir and East Coast Park. The design of the mosque is focused on creating an open and inclusive atmosphere, which is inviting to worshippers and the community at large. The mosque also embodies the idea of embracing both the new […]
The third edition of Piscine SPLASH! Asia was recently held on the 20-21 May 2015 at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Piscine SPLASH! Asia had strong participation with more than 120 exhibitors and brands from 18 countries, and 1,100 attendees across the two days from 29 countries. Visitors from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines […]
Büro Ole Scheeren has envisioned a “future vision for vertical living.” Designed to serve as an “urban pivot” on one of Vancouver‘s main avenues, 1500 West Georgia Street, the multifaceted tower features a system of vertically shifted apartment modules and outdoor terraces that branch out horizontally to “engage the space of the city and activateVancouver’s waterfront skyline.” […]
GOODRICH Global, a dealer in interior wall-coverings, carpets, fabrics and flooring, is the winner of Aon Hewitt”s first Best Employers Special Recognition – SME prize. “It is in line with our vision to be an employer of choice among SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), and to offer prospective employees an attractive option to build their […]
Mecca has unveiled plans to build the world’s largest hotel by 2017. The 10,000-room Abraj Kudai hotel will be built in the Manafia district, just south of the Grand Mosque. It will be a city within a city, hosting 70 restaurants, food courts, a bus station, shopping mall, conference center, ballroom and five floors dedicated entirely to the Saudi […]
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