Receive our weekly Newsletterand set tailored daily news alerts Italian machine builder to showcase innovative sock-knitting machines at Pakistan showcase Hosiery/​Socks Proud to be making unique machines after 65 years This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page which adorns a large part of this classy yet inviting space The gentle cove lighting and furnishings in shades of pastel are designed to soothe featuring hearty Italian dishes from regions like Piedmont twice-cooked mozzarella and black truffle risotto are some of its signature dishes You can wash these down with one of the 120 choices of wines stored in Botticino's two-storey wine repository Himalayan Raw & Fine Element: Botticino makes consistent efforts to build an environmentally conscious menu an Italian soft-ripened cheese served at the restaurant was initially imported from Italy but is now sourced from a local creamery All the ingredients in the seafood stew also feature the fresh catch of the day Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service (updated April 1 2021) and Policy and Cookie Statement (updated April 1 The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast From its boutique shipyard headquarters in Genoa Tankoa launches innovative custom and short series yachts of 47 meters or more The Tankoa motor yacht Kinda was the fourth 50-meter hull in the S501 all-aluminum series and the second in that series to use hybrid propulsion the yacht debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show in September of the same year graceful profile is defined by a vertical bow New highlights on Kinda show off a stunning 5,000-liter foredeck pool and attractive main staircase featuring polished stainless steel banister and pillar Of note are the deeply raked bridge windows as well as the chamfered edges and climbing chine that contribute to both form and function the design was tailored to family cruising in comfortable Clever exterior styling connects the oversized windows uninterrupted stretch of glazing wrapping the main and upper decks Accommodations are luxurious for 12 guests in six staterooms and generous for nine crew plus Captain’s cabin Designed by Francesco Paszkowski with interior collaboration from Margherita Casprini the refined contemporary features reflect the owner’s preferences and sandblasted Botticino and Saint Laurent marble black copper marble boasting shades of cocoa traced with white veins and sporadic copper-toned lines is an ivory marble with hazelnut veining and splashes of light cream throughout Botticino is resistant to freezing and bending perfect characteristics for bath or outdoor applications Both mesh beautifully with the interior color palette Headboards of sumptuous nubuck complement dark grain leather in the master and VIP staterooms Dark brown leather is used in the four lower-deck guest staterooms Dark brown leather Venetian blinds and chaise lounge grace the upper deck Mirrors have been treated to deliver smoky-toned reflections that work with the floor and wall marbles Ceilings lacquered in pale tones and brushed oak soles give spaces a chic edge.  Frameless glass balustrades keep views beautiful Furniture from Italian houses includes Talenti and Kettal for outdoor furnishings Hybrid propulsion via MAN and Siemens systems offers three cruise modes from two V12 1400 kW MAN diesel engines and two 250 kW generators with 300 kW batteries The system allows for quiet night anchoring and docking with silent and emission-free motoring in protected areas allowing access to beautiful preserves and waters while reducing fuel consumption with a cruising range of 4500 nautical miles at 14 knots Top speed in diesel electric mode is 10 knots 384 pages featuring the best of the best from the last ten years in the luxury yachting world Order printed or digital copies from the following stores 201 South Biscayne Blvd. 28 Floor Miami, FL, 33131USA (305) 913-1337 info@navisyachts.com  Follow us in the social networks to get the latest news of superyachts and luxury Some of them are essential for the operation of the site while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies) You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site Undisputedly one of India’s world class contemporary Italian Fine Dining outposts this haven for gourmet excellence wows KISHORE AND SMITA IYENGAR with an outstanding epicurean experience An exclusive full glass dining alcove stands out in this uber chic rotunda-shaped fine wining and dining outpost The distinct floor-to-ceiling Enoteca and classy Grappa Bar are signature statements in an appealing Named after ‘Pietra di Botticino’ this premium restaurant is a celebration of hearty contemporary Italian cuisine The menu presents a wide range of classic Italian dishes served with a contemporary flair by talented young Chef Sivakumar who was with Le Cirque The chic ambience of the landmark reflects contemporary and refined simplicity soft and comforting cove lighting and lush furnishings in pastel shades of lavender and cream The eclectic Grappa display in Botticino comprises a fine range of choicest Grappas in some of the most beautifully designed Venetian glass bottles from Grappa Alexander by Distilleria Bottega in Italy Chef Sivakumar began his culinary symphony with his outstanding Goat Cheese Mousse His San Danielle Prosciutto and red wine poached pear celery and Piadina bread matched hearty world wines a cheery floral Sauvignon Blanc,Vina Tarapaca we had a superb Butternut Squash Tortellini Italy and another super white – exhilarating Viognier Creative innovations reflect distinct flavors in Ricotta Strangolapreti –asparagus sweet peppers and saffron cream in a marvelous blend and Squid Ink Linguine –crab ragout tomatoes and herb crumbs offering a fascinating smorgasbord of subtle tastes -a Chinkara Pavillion Chardonnay from Mornington Peninsula Australia and a vintage grand dad Burgundy Pinot Noir from Nuit-St-Georges Louis Jadot 2011 with light driftwood and berry flavors on the back palate lent seamless synergy to the fine dish Whole wheat Torchiette with pulled chicken star anise and cinnamon was sunched with a medium bodied red Spanish wine -Torres Mas a Plana with black currant and mushroom on our palate Chef Sivakumar’s outstanding New Zealand Lamb Rack confit tomatoes and kale danced a jig with a fine handsome red vintage –A fine Merlot from Duckhorn clove and tobacco all synergized with this super signature presentation Their signature Wild Mushroom and whipped potato Parmesan foam was a great combo with a soft-n-mellow Pinot Noir from Kendall- Jackson Another remarkable dish the signature 21 days aged duck breast liquorice sauce waltzed with an excellent Chardonnay from The Olive Grove The signature desserts deserve an encore without exception The coconut flavored Tiramisu is exceptionally silky enjoyed with a chilled nectarine finish French Mouton cadet Sauternes The unusually innovative Afogato –Espresso vanilla and coffee gelato make a fantastic blend with a crisp Grappa Moscato ADDRESS: BOTTICINO – THE TRIDENT BANDRA KURLA Fabio Capitanio’s artistic drive made its way through difficult life circumstances and limited material time at his disposal; but in the end it prevailed Canvases painted with vibrant enamels and marble sculptures are now the focus of the artist’s life after a long period of working in his father’s business “I’m practicing daily and looking for new solutions,” Capitanio says “In the last period I’m working on a series of “luminous” works spreading enamels on glass or plexiglass and obtaining in this way effects similar to those of the windows of Gothic churches.” Fabio Capitanio adores the Baroque and his next goal is to create a mixture between this ancient style and its contemporary abstract trait “I am madly in love with Rome and Caravaggio,” adds the artist Because of the closures due to the pandemic Capitanio had more time for his art and began to focus on sculpture where I was born and still live,” he says “But it’s a very hard and difficult material to work with even if the results are interesting; now I’ve switched to Carrara marble which is more malleable.” Fabio Capitanio’s sculptures are small in size; working with larger blocks of marble would involve the use of machinery that he does not currently own The artist proceeds with a sketch that is not too detailed (“I’ve never had patience in drawing,” he says) but the result is of a surprising truthfulness and power Fabio learned patience and love for manual work in the nineties during a particularly difficult period of his life in which he had to start a seven-year detoxification process from drugs The artist recounts: “They used a method that put you in contact with reality I learned to know myself and to relate to others We often talked about ourselves in a group and spoke without being offended by the comments of others I no longer found once I left the community Among those I loved was cabinet making and wood inlay.” Fabio Capitanio’s passion and patience for woodworking led him to painting I left and resumed my job as a site surveyor with my father’s company But I felt it wasn’t my path; moreover I missed contact with those manual trades I had learned during my recovery journey.” So Fabio picked up a box of his sister’s children’s tempera and began painting for the first time Capitanio experimented with different techniques until he fell in love with enamels: “I discovered how enamels react to each other and I started to blend the various colors with different components Enamels are vibrant and bright,” explains the artist After his experience in the recovery community Fabio Capitanio found himself in a very different world; he says “All the life values I had learned clashed with the real world in a moment of negativity I became introverted and accumulated different tensions which found an outlet through painting.” Not surprisingly his first cycle of paintings is called “Strange Visions” and includes canvases with dark hues with brighter colors and an atmosphere of optimism and then the cycle “Realtà virtuali” and so on Capitanio explains: “These are momentary and unrepeatable inspirations If I had to repropose the cycles already painted Fabio Capitanio began to exhibit in 2011 in a collective exhibition in Piacenza which sometimes disappointed him (“I was supposed to exhibit at the Venice Art Biennial but then everything jumped because of a controversy,” he says) an artistic manifesto based on a kind of process art where action is combined with the movement of color She contributed to many Italian newspapers and to the press office of the Italian Ministry of Justice She was a correspondent for L’Agenzia di Viaggi magazine Italian fashion house Valentino has opened a new flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York which it describes as a “key location” within its global retail strategy The 654 Madison Avenue flagship is set over three floors with selling space faces Madison Avenue and 60th Street Each floor has been designed on a “distinctive visual narrative based on chromatic compositions and carefully curated materials palettes,” explains the Italian brand This is highlighted with the women’s ready-to-wear collection on the second floor defined by a giant red lacquered wardrobe structure and matching seating which contrasts with the chequered floor in white Botticino and black Nero Marquina marbles Alongside womenswear there are two VIP areas while the boutique basement is dedicated to menswear and the ground floor showcases the brand’s accessories and footwear The store’s mezzanine also features temporary art displays in collaboration with various galleries and institutions The space makes its debut in partnership with New York museum Magazzino Italian Art showcasing artwork from Italian painter Mario Schifano If you're a fan of creamy risottos and porcini mushrooms The clear winners on the menu are the black pepper crusted lamb loin the winter vegetable casserole and the slow-baked cauliflower custard the menu sees a change as the chefs source the choicest local ingredients from farmers' markets This is one of those fine-dining restaurants that focuses more on simple robust flavours and less on embellishments The gentle cove lighting and lavender-and-cream furnishings are designed to soothe as you swirl your drink in beautifully designed Himalayan Raw & Fine Element: Cuttlefish tops the leaderboard when it comes to their ingredient of the year This particular fish is so fresh at this time of the year that it can be had raw and pairs beautifully with locally grown Jerusalem artichokes adds to the purity of the cuttlefish tagliatelle Read the entire list here. Socks machine maker buoyant after success at the ITM trade show in Istanbul Italian socks knitting machine builder Busi Giovanni is continuing with the further development of its Rimaglio automatic toe closing device Busi reinforces links with education sector This week's key stories, direct to your inbox.Be the first to know. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A “rose by any other name” might be Betty Montgomery. More than 50 people gathered at Converse College on Wednesday to honor the local philanthropist, writer and community volunteer at the unveiling of the new Betty James Montgomery Rose Garden in front of the Montgomery Student Center. The 4,000-square-foot garden, planned by local designer Karin Cornelson, includes a winding brick walkway bordered by Botticino marble pillars imported from Italy that are joined by wooden garden arches. In time, they will be wrapped in beautiful breeds of climbing roses. About 100 or so rose bushes, sourced by Witherspoon Roses of Durham, N.C., have been planted along with several other types of annuals and flowering plants. Rick McAbee with Roebuck Wholesale Nursery and Landscape Inc. provided his expertise for the project. The college will manage a $100,000 endowment to keep up the garden for years to come. “Anyone that knows Betty Montgomery knows that her life has been all about growing beautiful things,” said Betsy Fleming, president of Converse College. “Whether that was growing a family, or sowing seeds of stewardship in this community, her gifts as a master gardener are tied to her ability to enrich the lives of others, to cultivate her surroundings and to see the potential in people and in places.” Montgomery, a native of Hamlet, N.C., is a 1972 graduate of Converse. She married Walter Montgomery Jr., son of the late Spartanburg textile magnate Walter S. Montgomery Sr., shortly after graduation. The couple has four children and 11 grandchildren. Her rose garden stands in front of the building that bears her grandfather-in-law's name, which is a popular hangout spot on campus. Montgomery, a master gardener, said she will visit the site regularly and even plans to do a little planting and pruning. “I just can't believe that this many people wanted to honor me in this way,” Montgomery said. “I'm humbled by how many people have donated to this. Karin and everyone involved did an amazing job.” Cornelson said the garden has been almost three years in the making. She and a group of Montgomery's friends, including local businessman Billy Webster, secretly spread the word throughout the community and were able to raise the funds. They approached Converse leaders with a proposal, and the project was given room to grow. To complete the project, several upgrades were made to the Montgomery Student Center's patio adjacent to the garden. “Betty needs to be honored,” Cornelson said. “What better way than through a garden?” Montgomery majored in comprehensive science at Converse. She was a member of the Dorm Council her freshman year, and continued to volunteer for student leadership positions. She served as president of the Young Democrats, a member of the Student Christian Association Cabinet, president of her senior class, a member of the Snow Court and the Student Government Association. As a student, her dorm room overlooked the college's current rose garden just a few hundred feet away from the one that now bears her name. She said former keeper Harry “the rose man” Dallara, who passed away last year, would clip roses for her on her way to class. “I think he would be very proud of this garden,” Montgomery said. “I'm speechless.” Montgomery was co-chair of the Undecorated Areas of Designer's Showhouse at the Converse Alumnae House and was the local representative for class reunions. She was a former board member of the college's Alumnae Board and Board of Trustees. In 2008, she and Walter received the Dexter Edgar Converse Award, the school's highest honor. Montgomery was instrumental in raising funds for the Steinway Initiative with Kurt Zimmerli and served on the steering committee for the Campaign for Converse. Her son, John Montgomery, and sister-in-law, Rose Johnston, also have served on Converse's Board of Trustees. Her sisters, Virginia Shelley and Janet Norton, graduated from Converse, and her niece, Sally Spencer, is the college's donor relations manager. In the community, Betty and Walter have served as directors of the Spartanburg County Foundation. Betty Montgomery currently serves as chairwoman of the Noble Tree Foundation and as a member of the President's Advisory Board at Wofford College. She is a board member of the Seth Milliken Foundation and the Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg. In addition to writing a column for the Herald-Journal about gardening, Montgomery has been a trustee of the Piedmont Chapter of the American Red Cross and other organizations, including the Episcopal Church of the Advent. In 2009, she and Johnston received the Wofford College National Alumni Association's Distinguished Citizen Award. They provided the lead gift for the Montgomery Family Music Building, a $1.8 million project in the former Baptist Collegiate Center that will be the college's music center. “I'm very proud of my sweet wife,” said Walter Montgomery. “She has a heart of gold and a lot of energy … This is wonderful.” Rafael de Cárdenas conceived a faceted ceiling of cast-fiberglass panels to control the acoustics. Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations Mortgage and Trust Company at 74th and Madison Avenue is a relic from the neighborhood's gilded past The beaux-arts building first opened its doors to the bank's well-to-do clientele in 1922 Today it is essentially the same building it was a century ago The Upper East Side's new Apple store knows where it stands with the public It strives to be as inconspicuous as possible And everyone we spoke with outside the store on Thursday seem to think it succeeds it'll fit into the neighborhood," says Upper East Side resident Arlen Kane "It's not some crazy supermarket or something made it clear that fitting in was essential to the success of the store "This store is really built for the community that surrounds it This is a store that was built for the families and small businesses that are in the neighborhood." Barlia stressed that the store—which opens to the public on Saturday—was by far the "most intimate" in the city It does appear to be smaller than the rest but it comes with a private room on the lower level—the refurbished bank vault—for patrons getting fitted for rose gold Apple Watches The main showroom is hung with black and white photos from a slightly obsequious series called "Portraits of the Upper East Side," the subjects of which include a couple of forlorn-looking dogs and a man and his tennis racket It's all excessively non-threatening to the integrity of the neighborhood except that he's a grumpy old man," says Peter Kuhn "My heart bleeds for that multimillionaire." directly across from the new store on Madison Avenue is new construction consisting mostly of condos The building's website shows that there are four remaining available units people knew the Apple Store was coming and invested heavily," argues Kuhn "Imagine a neighborhood where on the same block you're gonna have the modern collection of the Met you're gonna have these crazy expensive condominiums which are already pretty much sold out on the bottom retail… it'l be the chicest block I'm sure other people will see it like that Shahriar, the owner of Chi Cashmere, two doors down from the Apple Store, seems to share Peter Kuhn's optimism. "As a business owner, I think it’s very good. I think these two blocks here needed an impetus of youthful energy." The Upper East Side is so young and hip these days! “I hope this book makes people realize just how much queer history happened in every neighborhood, on, like, every block,” author Marc Zinaman said. Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily. Gothamist is a website about New York City news Ariostea – part of Iris Ceramica Group – has unveiled its new Italian headquarters in Castellarano The redesign involved refreshing a number of the spaces redefining them to create synergy between work The Theatre – conceived as a hangar to accommodate performances and installations – and The Studio have been redesigned with simple and compact volumes alongside brick arches and vaults presents an architectural arrangement typical of the Emilian plain creating a link with the territory in which it is located has been designed to recall a contemporary house creating a relaxed and convivial atmosphere that purposefully departs from that of the typical showroom setting The flooring has been enriched using Ariostea’s Ultra Marmi Calacatta Macchia Vecchia and Nero Marquinia large ceramic slabs while surfaces in the kitchen area use 20mm Grand Antique by SapienStone – another brand from Iris Ceramica Group a large living room is home to a fireplace covered in Travertino Titanio that stretches beyond the ceiling and connects to the upper level Flooring here is enhanced by the neutral Fragmenta Full Body Botticino and by the inlays in Marmi Classici Rosso Imperiale and Balance Amber The top floor is characterised by its playful and intimate character where visitors can spend time getting to know Ariostea’s materials in an informal way – from the pool table covered in Galaxy Grey to the floor with Fragmenta Full Body Botticino and geometric patterned composition created with Balance Mustard and Calacatta Viola Completing the set-up are two work corners with thematic material libraries dedicated to Active Surfaces® ceramics and to SapienStone solutions The space’s design is a multifaceted vision consistent with the brand’s values which see technical ceramics not as a simple covering material but a worthwhile endeavour for creating striking interiors and architecture Registered in England and Wales with Company Number 06637145 We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again More information about our Cookie Policy Knitting Industry spoke to Catina Busi about the company’s heritage and success Busi improves reliability and versatility of Rimaglio Busi presents complete range of medical sock machines Italian sock machine manufacturer Rumi has developed a new toe closing device for the company’s single cylinder sock knitting machines Stäubli technology behind new Rumi toe closing device Stäubli to present sock closing technology at ITM Italian sock knitting machine builder Busi Giovanni’s Idea Twin Layer cylinder and dial sock knitting machine is being used to produce unique football socks with integrally knitted shin-guard pockets for stores in Brazil Argentinia and Spain – three of the world’s greatest footballing nations Sports/​Outdoor, Clothing/​Footwear The waitlist is open for $2,300 per month studios and $2,800 one-bedrooms at 33 West End Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper West Side The waitlist is accepting applications from New Yorkers who earn between $80,743 and $126,060 annually Sitting at the “gateway” of the Upper West Side designed by Costas Kondylis & Partners one- and two-bedroom units feature floor-to-ceiling windows Giallo Veneziano marble kitchens and Botticino marble baths The apartment also boasts incredible views of the Hudson River Applications may be requested by e-mail from [email protected] or in person/by sending a SASE to: Complete details can be found here Use 6sqft’s map below to find even more ongoing housing lotteries If you don’t qualify for the housing lotteries mentioned, visit CityRealty.com’s no-fee rentals page for other apartment deals in the city. And find future market-rate listings for 33 West End Avenue here By providing your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a7d01747f554bc3b7402b6dc6db6090b" );document.getElementById("d57a537edf").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment By providing your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Let us know what you are looking for and we’ll help you find the home of your dreams We’ll provide current market comps and connect you with a trusted expert By providing your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.You can unsubscribe at any time “Sr Letizia arrived in England for the first time in 1963 at the age of 24,” writes Fr Adam Sowa “having just entered the Congregation of the Working Sisters of the Holy House of Nazareth “After 55 years of missionary work among us she has returned to the Mother House of the Working Sisters in Botticino (Brescia) in Northern Italy where their Order was originally founded.” In 1966 she made her First Religious Profession in Italy and continued to study there for a further two years she joined the Peterborough Mission and remained there for 11 years She then went back to Italy again for another three years From the very beginning of her time in England she worked in a day nursery and continued to do so for over 35 years The nursery school was open from 6am to 6pm in order to accommodate the children of parents who worked in the local factories Sr Letizia collaborated closely with the Scalabrinian Fathers carrying out pastoral care duties on different fronts: catechesis meetings and prayer groups with young people organising and supporting of Masses in various cities around England the sisters travelled for hours to reach smaller Italian communities There was no shortage of moments of celebration which the sisters were willing to join in: sharing moments of joy with families who celebrated weddings after the closure of the Community of Bedford Sr Letizia moved to the community in Peterborough and worked for a short time in a factory and then at St Joseph Day Nursery until her retirement in 2009 she didn’t stop being of service to the Italian community especially as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist the house-bound and as a volunteer chaplain at the Peterborough hospital In the small community of Gladstone Street both for those who knocked on the door to greet her or sought support and comfort in her and ask for advice; and for young people and friends who came from Italy to study English and learn about the English culture she was a point of reference and a testimony of life given with simplicity Bishop Alan awarded Sr Letizia with the Diocesan Medal in November 2021 at St Peters and All Souls Peterborough “She has always been part of the Italian Community and the wider community of St Peter and All Souls parish and will remain forever in their hearts and prayers.” Pictured above is Sr Letizia with Bishop Alan and guests at the award ceremony Churches Priests SchoolsConventsPrisons Hospitals & Hospices wicker and natural stones are the finishers for the walls The walkway leading up to the main entrance of this Hyderabad villa is a simple concrete pour with foliage on either side The underside of the portico displays wooden strips to bring warmth to the space The foyer of the home showcases a dark-wood-and-metal console custom-made by Elevate X and a fluted mirror from Tonelli Design Also read: This Hyderabad bungalow maximises space by adding volume The dining area features a muted wall finished with textured grey concrete a deliberate choice to keep the focus on the view of the lush front yard The eight-seater dining table with a Carrara Marble top and matte black metal legs and plush velvet dining chairs with walnut legs were custom-made by Elevate X The villa entrance opens into a foyer with a large window. This leads into a sit-out that separates the double-height indoor courtyard and living room on the right from the dining and kitchen area to the left The cozy family room has been furnished with an Isola sofa from Nicoline and Novello coffee tables from Natuzzi Editions The texture of the sofa cushions was carefully selected to compliment the Rock Face thin granite from Stone Life clad on the boundary wall The Gullapallis wanted their home to have a masculine yet cozy vibe “We stuck to linear forms across the board as visible in the distinctive stone wall and custom ceilings,” explains Pallikal-Karthik Deepak tells us he's most fond of the formal living room with its ceiling of rattan sheets and teak wood beading which he says takes him back to his time in Tulum And Rudra is definitely in love with his wardrobe; having a place to showcase his favourite sneakers is quite literally his dream come true A guest bedroom and home office complete the ground floor This double-height courtyard with a skylight is an extension of the family room and forms the heart of the villa The double height wall features textured silver-grey matrix granite from Stone Life with black metal strips to create an irregular linear pattern from floor to ceiling the designers opted for wooden deck flooring and customized outdoor furniture by Elevate X for a warm Also read: Inside a Hyderabad bungalow designed to foster family connections A flight of stairs highlighted by a rich stone wall takes you up to the bar a second guest bedroom and an informal sitting room with a large balcony mini pantry and bar leading to a large rooftop The kitchen and bathrooms were opened up and a skylight was added to enhance the sense of spaciousness and welcome natural light Some walls were moved to give the space a better flow and avoid unnecessary and disruptive turns and corners “Dipika and Praneetha have given us more than what we wanted in our home To achieve the Gullapallis ‘modern Mexico’ vibe Studio TwentyOneTwelve blurred the boundaries between the exterior and interior Generously proportioned windows define the primary bedroom and become a backdrop to the bed—the designers’ favourite feature of the house green cushion and textured carpet are all from Natuzzi Italia sourced via Hyderabad-based multi-brand showroom Elevate X The wardrobe shutters of the primary bedroom are custom-designed with rattan sheets sandwiched between glass and framed with a teak border the floor and the walls are clad with Botticino marble the Gullapallis really wanted to have a place that felt lived in and comfortable when they moved in,” explains Rebala “They also wanted a fresh start with new art furniture and decorative items that stuck to their theme.” However some walls have been left deliberately empty so the family can add their own art over the years and make the space their own The son’s bedroom features an Eclectico bed with built-in shelves from Ditre Italia It pairs well with the wooden ceiling and its matte black false beams and rafters The textured carpet is from Natuzzi Italia and the bench and high back outdoor armchair are custom pieces by Elevate X The gold bedside table lamp is from La Forma The play of three different materials makes this wardrobe in the son’s bathroom unique The wardrobe shutters are custom designed juxtaposing matte denim blue leather and a textured grey fabric sourced from Studio Orion A row of open storage in walnut wood showcases Rudra’s sneaker collection A number of medium height trees and foliage outside and tall lush plants indoors are used to cool the space down as the natural light filtering in through the east and west facades can be harsh Even the indoor courtyard features outdoor furniture as the Gullapallis wished to blur the lines between the interiors and the exteriors “The abundance of plants has become an element of art—a backdrop of sorts—quite naturally in this home And it is my favourite aspect,” says Pallikal-Karthik Also read: 4 unique Hyderabad homes to bookmark for design inspiration  He zeroed in specifically on this apartment after an exhaustive search as the property’s cardinal directions are vastu-compliant with large windows on the north-west and south-west façade The apartment is laid out with a sprawling living room and two bedrooms on either side of the living room All the rooms face the north-west direction while the kitchen is rightly located in the south cosmic references and room functions as per Vastu the moods and tones of the rooms were decided “I had to work backwards and figure out the finer details first and then look at the larger picture collectively,” she adds The client’s brief was two-fold: “Despite a strong belief in vastu his taste in decor is spartan and he expressed a desire for a contemporary and classy home The ethnic galore of a traditional Vedic home is often at odds with western minimalism,” says Balvally on her design challenges Since the residence came pre-fitted with Botticino marble flooring and luxurious bathrooms; the furniture colour palette and upholstery was Studio Osmosis’ main focus The ceiling of the entrance was lowered with grey veneer panelling discreetly concealing the AC units while aesthetically lowering the scale of the space A powder room nearby was made inconspicuous with archi-concrete texture paint by Asian Paints The seriousness in the space is lifted by hanging artworks by Suresh Parihar and Shivani Shroff the entrance and the living room belong to the space realm as per Vastu principles metallic hues with complex textures feature here A floor metal lamp by Aziz Kachwala casts starry reflections on the walls while the faceted wall panel with rough textures resembles planetary surfaces The furniture is a combination of concrete finished shelves held together with thin metal framework lending a sense of weightlessness Zarwan Elavia’s kinetic art wall sculpture steals the show here with different circular discs independently fixed with cogwheels creating a sense of void and timelessness associated with outer space elements The living room permeates effortlessly into the dining area without any permanent barrier wood wallpaper and fabric wall art by Shivani Shroff craft an intimate ambience as the living room opens into a panoramic balcony with lush greenery and outdoor furniture by Retyrement Plan The private rooms belong to earth or the stone realm The client’s personal preference and masculine tastes align with the element’s slate colour scheme A majestic four-poster bed stands tall in the master bedroom amongst grey-panelled walls with a leather carpet by Merge Carpets The art as per the earth element prescribes triangular mountains symbolising ascension or success a Kailash Rane artwork with speckles of metal ore protruding from earth along with an abstract scenery by Sunil Kale match the rugged ambience The child’s room belongs to the oceanic realms Serene shades of blue calm the nerves here A papier-mâché installation by Shruti Jhaveri symbolising ripples hangs above the bedpost as a focal point with a fluid screen at the study table resembling watery depths A swinging balcony chair by Retyrement Plan customised in shades of blue and yellow complete the aquatic ambience Cooking areas are associated with fire so a custom-designed Alno modular kitchen accentuated by triangular pieces of red backsplash tiles to denote the upward rise of the flames feature here The kitchen’s fiery shades have a stimulating quality in the apartment’s mostly neutral palette the guest room of this Mumbai home needed to be as light and cheerful as the crack of dawn this room is painted in a preppy yellow with a custom-designed bed with a triangular backrest The home’s media room was intentionally kept stark with dark acoustic wallpaper But since it also doubles up as the client’s home office where video conferences are held an ochre sofa and bar unit add zest to the dark room “Moods and colourful hues form the design philosophy in a Vedic home The choice of materials resonate independently with the room concept Every art and piece of furniture has a spiritual role to play to make the room holistic Our endeavour was that as a person moves from one room to the other they are overwhelmed by their existence in the cosmic whole,” says Balvally philosophically AD’s Vastu Guide: Submit your floor plan and have all your questions answered GQ India | VOGUE India | Condé Nast Traveller India Construction Week India Home > Projects & Tenders > Sophisticated pastel design takes centre stage in Pramod Group’s new Delhi apartment Design intent for this 2,340-square-foot apartment in New Delhi was a well-defined one Pramod Group’s design intent for this 2,340-square-foot apartment in New Delhi was a well-defined one — a home that never goes out of style old and new… this project creates a sophisticated look with carefully-selected pastel hues; curated furniture and furnishings; and hand-picked artworks What adds warmth and soul to the apartment is its interaction with nature with the windows connecting the residents to the surroundings besides flooding the interiors with natural light One steps into the large free-flowing living-dining space which is visually connected by two elements/materials: a wall-panelling featuring fumed oak veneer and the flooring laid out in impressive Botticino marble The living area is a place for entertainment and relaxation with the family and sees furniture pieces which facilitates conversations and unwinding A sink-in contemporary L-shaped upholstered sofa a large wooden coffee table with metal legs and modern pouffees form the main furniture pieces here A lovely blend of soft hues in curtains from Seasons Furnishings is complemented by the striking cushions sourced from Sarita Handa An extension of the wall-panelling is noticed on the entertainment-cum-display unit with glass shelves that showcase accessories from Ikka Dukka The living-dining is visually broken with the introduction of a lovely wooden console/cabinet from The House of Things depicting the print of a verdant forest a large black and white print of a lush forest features on the wallpaper that forms the backdrop for the dining set-up A wood and veneer dining table with upholstered chairs and a contemporary wooden console are the furniture pieces in this setting A stunning lighting fixture comprising of a cluster of bulbs was sourced from Ivanka Lumiere to highlight the dining table The modern kitchen was custom-designed for this project with a beige-hued laminate from Rehau The four bedrooms in the residence are created for the comfort of its users The highlight of the master bedroom is the bed-back wall featuring a bespoke printed fabric panelling that transports the user to a serene land The other three bedrooms too have tailor-made upholstered beds the residence also accommodates a home office with a working desk Villeroy & Boch has introduced the Antao collection With shapes modelled upon a dewdrop, bathroom brand Villeroy & Boch has introduced the Antao collection Created in collaboration with German design duo kaschkasch the dewdrop shape is recognisable in the surface-mounted washbasins and freestanding baths A separate shape has been developed for each washbasin size in the Antao collection Available in classic white in a matte or glossy finish the ceramic also comes in the matt colours of Matte Black The Antao taps also pick up on the dewdrop theme with soft contours complementing the collection with 11 models in Chrome natural colours and real wood in Honey Oak and Warm Walnut as well as real Botticino marble Completing the collection is an organically shaped Antao illuminated mirror with atmospheric background lighting – via touch-sensor or optionally with smart ZIGBEE control Villeroy & Boch unveiled Antao at bathroom exhibition ISH 2023 Sintered stone manufacturer Neolith has launched Calacatta Roma and Cappadocia Sunset inspired by nature and classical architecture and for use in kitchens or bathrooms walls They belong to The New Classtone and Fusioncollections which interpret marble and natural stone and boast Neolith’s antibacterial NeolEAT technology Calacatta Roma (pictured top) pays homage to Italian Carrara marble with ochre and grey veins in a white background with its rock formations formed by volcanoes and underground cities has inspired Cappadocia Sunset (pictured below) Calacatta Roma and Cappadocia Sunset are resistant to heat and atmospheric conditions and do not contain added quartz to their formulation JUST OUT: @AcquabellaBath has unveiled a choice of shower grate patterns for its Base and Arq shower trays… https://t.co/kMN83c40Qf RETAILER FOCUS: Managing director and design director of UK Kitchen Retailer of the Year @KitchensbyJSG Jim Geddes… https://t.co/JhL3vmxwbd NEWS: Consumers are renovating for long term, with kitchens and bathrooms a priority, finds @HouzzUK… 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The ranking: Modena 48, Brixia and Bologna 45, Bergamo 40, Lyons 32, Colorno and Rovato 29, Pieve and Sondrio 24, Botticino 18. Construction Week Online Home » Projects and Tenders » Marina Plaza unveiled the only commercial tower within Dubai Marina master-development has been unveiled by Emaar Properties and DP Architects has been chosen as the interior designer Emaar Properties the interiors of the project will complement the Mashreybiya architectural style with sparkling glass walls The reception area will include a Serpeggiante marble feature wall that will present a centrepiece for visitors while the bronze Mashrebiya pattern ceiling will continue the exterior theme “The retail space on the ground floor will be laid with Café Marquina marble stone while the lounge and retail café areas will have perforated powder-coated aluminium ceilings and Botticino Semi-Classico marble flooring A typical office lift lobby will have Moka compressed stone tiles and Cherokee accent tile compressed stones while the lift finishes will be stainless steel in bronze with a Mashrebiya pattern,” said Mneimneh DP Architects is also working on the Dubai Marina Mall Hotel and the Dubai Mall and will work alongside Emaar’s interior design department who will co-ordinate the design to Emaar standards As a part of the Dubai Marina Mall complex the 28-storey office tower offered investors the opportunity to own office space within Dubai Marina when sales commenced on July 12 “Marina Plaza at Dubai Marina addresses the demand for business space within Dubai and investors can benefit from being located in one of the most sought-after property developments in the city,” said Saif Al Mansoori The office tower will benefit from an open link bridge that will connect it to the Dubai Marina Mall complex with retail plus an eight-storey tower that will be dedicated to restaurants Mneimneh added the positioning of the tower would add to its appeal “Marina Plaza is a waterfront commercial project located near the widest part of the bay ensuring a visual and physical connection to the body of water This will make for a pleasant working environment,” he said The development is due to be completed in 2009 Frank Li is behind some of Brisbane’s best loved eateries such as Little Valley THE co-owner of some of Queensland’s hottest restaurants has just listed his luxurious Hamilton home Local businessman Frank Li — an investor in Rick Shores Little Valley and Longtime — has called the amazing riverfront property home for the past three-and-a-half years the property at 23 Hillside Crescent spans 500 sqm over three levels and is being marketed by Damon Warat of Ray White Ascot flowing living areas featured on each level all benefit from amazing river views — all accessed by a wide stairwell further enhanced by the extra-large wheelchair-friendly lift,” Mr Warat said “This home offers much more than words can describe.” Mr Li is upgrading to another home in the same suburb “It’s such a low maintenance house that is very spacious with separate living areas and a pretty incredible view of the river and city,” Mr Li said “The house has the most amazing uninterrupted river and city views and yet it’s on a quiet suburban street only 10 minutes away from the city “The upgraded Sir Kingsford Smith Drive makes getting home a breeze and we love the bikeway and we often walk to Portside and Newstead for amazing food too.” The home’s finishes include Australian blackbutt timber flooring and Italian Botticino marble A guest bedroom is located on a separate floor with private amenities Frank Li’s home in Hamilton is on the market third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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