The 13th edition of the CONSTRUCTION WORLD ARCHITECT AND BUILDER CWAB AWARDS are just around the corner. Along with awarding India’s Top Architects and Builders, as well as Noteworthy Projects, CWAB will now award local players on the basis of nominations sought and a jury verdict on the shortlist presented to them. One player from each of the regions in 3 categories – Architects, Interior Designers and Builders – will be felicitated at the main event to be held on 11th September 2018 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai. The CWAB Regionals, held in Kolkata, Pune, Delhi and Bengaluru, saw interactions with experts and communities in large numbers along with entires from 56 cities. Read about the events in our Cover Story. From Mumbai, a duplex home designed by ANS Design House carries a distinct Balinese vibe; while the home in Bengaluru, designed by Yellow Door architects, is elegant and simple. From Kolkata, Architect Manish Chakraborti speaks about the importance conserving and reviving structures; in Bangladesh, the Asian Paints office, designed by Utopian Architects, is truly reflective of the company’s raison d’être. European luxury brand MKM Luxe Suisse looks forward to creating designs that resonate with aspiring, Indian consumers. Our feature on Tiles and Sanitaryware has stunning options that define all the spaces that they are used in. This Is It Designs Pvt Ltd has built Asia’s longest bar – Lord of the Drinks – in Mumbai. Cheers to the August issue!