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Silestone® N-Boost revolutionises quartz surfaces

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Silestone® N-Boost in iconic white

Silestone® N-Boost in iconic white

Cosentino has revolutionised the field of quartz surfaces once again with the innovative new technological development known as Silestone® N-Boost. The company has been continuously expanding the Silestone® range since its first launch in 1990. The 2017 launch of Silestone® N-Boost is a testament to Cosentino’s continuous innovation.

N-Boost modifies the surface of the material at a molecular level, further enhancing its technical performance and aesthetic properties while making the cleaning and maintenance of Silestone® easier than ever before. N-Boost also achieves a greater intensity of colour and a more intense surface brightness. The improvements which N-Boost offers does not affect the other mechanical properties of the material: high resistance to impact and scratching, manufacture in large size and customised formats, and adaptability to the most wide ranging demands of design and interior architecture.

With the arrival of N-Boost, Cosentino has positioned itself at the forefront of a new era for quartz surfaces.

Two new colours; Iconic Black and Iconic White, created with Silestone® N-Boost, were officially launched in Singapore on 10th March 2017.

The Iconic Black boasts a new and intense shade of black that expresses elegance and adds distinction to any indoor space. Its beauty makes it the ideal choice for ambiances that desire for an emphasis on precision and personality. Thanks to its very sophisticated aesthetics and functionality, Iconic Black is synonymous with purity and excellence – with its deep, intensely black finish, the exquisiteness of its polished texture and its incomparable mechanical properties.

Iconic Black’s beautiful and attractive appearance makes it the most elegant shade in the Silestone® range, offering a wide array of design possibilities that can be a world where quality and beauty go hand in hand.

The other colour – Iconic White is the purest, lightest and brightest white currently available in the world of quartz surfaces. Going even further than the legendary Blanco Zeus by Silestone®, the best selling colour in the brand’s history, the arrival of Iconic White ushers a true revolution.

Iconic White has been created to provide greater luminosity and clarity to the most demanding spaces. The perfect combination of hygiene, purity and amplitude is possible with Iconic White, which also brings personality and differentiation to any private or public project where it is used.

Valentín Tijeras, Product and Innovation Director of Cosentino: “With Silestone® N-Boost we once again take a competitive lead in the market. To achieve the similar results, other manufacturers apply a sealant layer to the surface of the material, at the expense of wear and tear overtime. Stains would also eventually appear. The molecular fusion that we have obtained with Silestone® N-boost lasts forever. The spectacular brightness and intensity of colour we have achieved with this treatment process is without doubt yet another differentiating factor that continues to position us in the vanguard in terms of innovation in the quartz surface sector.”

N-Boost will also be launched in the Silestone® Eternal Collection later this year. During the course of the year this innovative treatment process will be progressively included in all of the brand’s colours, and be available in the complete range of thicknesses for the selected colours.

Singapore-based design firm makes Interior Design magazine’s Hospitality Giants 2015 list

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Cocktail lounge of Bin 38, designed by Alan Barr. Image courtesy of greymatters

Cocktail lounge of Bin 38, designed by Alan Barr. Image courtesy of greymatters

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 Interior Design Magazine as being amongst the top design firms in the hospitality sector. It is truly an honour, especially with the increased competition in this industry, hence we will continue to strive to be innovative and creative in our ideas and solutions, in order to push the boundaries for ourselves and our clients.”

The firm, which just celebrated its online casino third anniversary, has various exciting projects in the works, such as its first full hotel project, the Amari Hotel & Resort in Galle, Sri Lanka, followed by W Resort & Spa renovation in the Maldives, Ozo UM City Hotel in Iskandar, Malaysia and more. greymatters is set to expand under the helm of Alan Barr, a prominent designer in the field, and is fast becoming a design force to be reckoned with. Visit the firm’s Facebook page to keep up with its latest projects at www.facebook.com/SuiteGreyMatters.

 

Benoy's First Arts Centre In Jakarta – Ciputra Artpreneur

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Indonesia Ciputra Artpreneur is one of Jakarta”s latest and most significant cultural venues, uniquely integrated into the top levels of the Ciputra World Jakarta Mall, a commercial landmark located at the heart of the city”s Golden Triangle. As a major addition to the Arts forIndonesia, the scheme delivers 14,000m2 of performance and art facilities including a 1,200 seat theatre, flexible and permanent exhibition galleries, a museum, and multifunctional rooms.

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“Benoy is thrilled to be involved in the development of Ciputra Artpreneur. As we grow throughout the dynamicSoutheast Asia region, we are excited to have one ofIndonesia”s leading arts and culture venues as part of our portfolio,” said Global Design Director,Simon Bee.

The highlight of Benoy”s Interior Design for the Arts Centre is the state-of-the-art Ciputra Theatre. As the first international-standard venue inIndonesia, it is capable of hosting large touring productions from around the world including opera, symphony and ballet. A proscenium style auditorium with seating over two levels, the space online casino accommodates 865 seats at stalls level and 365 in the balcony.

Jakarta is an emerging global city and Benoy has captured this essence by creating a truly unique visual for the space. Designed with a striking geometric interior, the Theatre is brought to life with faceted walls and ceiling detailing. The distinctive form was created with soft cell panels covered by stretch fabric and further accentuated with illuminated strips.

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“Increasingly, purely commercial mixed-use developments are demanding more innovative additions to their programmes to attract and retain visitors. By adding new and varied cultural experiences like Ciputra Artpreneur, a new “Place” is established and becomes that much more exciting for the consumer,” continued Simon.

Benoy was also behind the Interior Design of the Main Gallery. Flexible interchanging walls allow the space to accommodate either major exhibitions or a series of smaller exhibitions simultaneously. Taking advantage of the views overJakarta, a tall glass wall runs along one side offering glimpses of the city centre. At each end of the gallery space, two striking spiral staircases help lead guests to the Theatre above.

Developer Ciputra has long promoted local art and, in particular, that of the renowned Indonesian artistHerman Gunawan. Throughout the interiors and Benoy”s design, Gunawan”s highly expressive and richly colourful style has been thoughtfully integrated, further ensuring the venue becomes a truly integral part ofJakarta”s cultural landscape.

With Ciputra Artpreneur, Benoy expands its growing portfolio in Indonesia. The firm has a number of ongoing projects currently on the drawing board across the major sectors including Interior Design for Thamrin Nine,Jakarta; Architecture Design for W Hotel Jakarta; and Mixed-Use Developments in Pluit City and Bali.

Sustainable and economical – GROHE Blue® in office kitchens

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New study shows that the carbon footprint of GROHE Blue® is significantly smaller compared to bottled water

When it comes to fitting out their premises, today’s enterprises attach importance not only to functionality, cost-efficiency and convenience but increasingly also to sustainability. Green buildings are an excellent advertisement for businesses seeking to demonstrate their environmental values to employees, business partners and customers. Local planning regulations, too, are increasingly geared towards eco-friendly construction and interior design. Minimising the carbon footprint is consequently an integral element of any forward-looking company’s sustainability policy. A recent study carried out by the Production and Logistics Chair of Georg-August University in Göttingen in cooperation with Grohe AG compared the carbon footprint of GROHE Blue® with that of bottled mineral water. The result: the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the GROHE Blue® water system are much lower. This clear benefit for the environment goes hand in hand with greater efficiency, cost reductions and comfort.

Scientifically proven sustainability

The aim of the study was to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions of GROHE Blue® and to put them in relation to bottled water. Between July and November 2013, the scientists of Göttingen University compared the carbon footprint of one litre of water tapped from the GROHE Blue® system with the footprint of one litre of bottled water. The scenario was based on the assumption of 30 users per day who drink one litre of bottled water on 220 days of the year over a period of five years. The calculation of the carbon footprint covered all five lifecycles of GROHE Blue® and of bottled mineral water, which range from production and transport of the raw materials as well as transport of the finished product to consumption and disposal. Another factor in the analysis was the geographic distribution of GROHE Blue® across the main output markets, Germany, France and the USA. The assumed consumption was 40 percent sparkling, 30 percent medium and 30 percent still water.

Based on these data, the scientists calculated green house gas emissions of 17.96 g CO2-eq/litre for GROHE Blue®. This is an impressive result, as the emissions are much lower than those of bottled mineral water, which range from 70 to 600 g CO2-eq/litre, depending on the type of packaging and the place of origin. Since GROHE Blue® does not need to be bottled and transported over long distances, it is clearly superior to bottled water in terms of sustainability. The study also shows that the values achieved by GROHE Blue® are even lower than those of conventional water dispensers, which range from about 35 to 50 g CO2-eq/litre. This means that GROHE Blue® allows users to save greenhouse gas emissions of at least 25 to 50 percent.

A versatile device for modern office kitchens

But this smart water system has even more to offer. The fact that it supplies filtered and chilled water in three different variants – sparkling, medium and still – directly from the special kitchen faucet means that the many different users in an organisation can enjoy their preferred type of water at any time. This saves the time and logistic effort of ordering sufficient quantities of the different types of bottled water, placing them in the various offices, storing them and recycling the bottles. Whether used as a regular refreshment for employees or placed in carafes on the conference table – freshly tapped, well-tasting water is always at hand thanks to the environmentally friendly and comfortable GROHE Blue® system.

GROHE Blue Minta

GROHE Blue Minta

GROHE Blue Mono

GROHE Blue Mono

 

New Ara™ Bath Collection with innovative water-saving technology and sleek design

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Delta Faucet Company, America’s faucet innovation leader, has unveiled the Delta®Ara™ Bath Collection for the first time in Singapore. The award-winning, contemporary line of faucets, showers and bath accessories in the Ara™ Bath Collection are influenced by the angular silhouettes seen in modern residential homes. The new suite of cutting edge products boasts crisp rectangular shapes with slim profiles that will satisfy home and commercial building owners looking for sophisticated designs to complement their modern interiors.

The Ara™ Bath Collection incorporates Delta Faucet Company’s renowned technologies. All showerheads in the collection feature the company’s innovative H2Okinetic® technology that sculpts water into a unique wave pattern, creating the feeling of more water than a standard shower flowing at the same rate.

“As modern interior designs continue to be sought after in Singapore, we are extremely excited to introduce the Ara™ Bath Collection, which we believe will appeal to the local market with its sleek design and innovative water-saving technology.” said David Naber, General Manager of Delta Faucet Company, Asia Pacific. “We have been in the Asia Pacific region for over two decades and have observed home design trends evolving as consumers become more discerning. With an eye on these trends, we are now strengthening our presence in the region, in line with Delta Faucet Company’s global expansion plans.”

In Singapore, selected products from the Ara™ Bath Collection are available through Delta Faucet’s local dealers. The full collection will be available by Q4 2014.

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