American Standard Design Award 2026: Calling APAC Design Students to Reimagine the Bathroom
American Standard challenges young designers to create bathrooms of the future that addresses our evolving needs. [August 11, 2025] – LIXIL global power brand, American Standard, is proud to launch the fourth edition of the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2026. ASDA is a bathroom space design competition for young designers in Asia-Pacific (APAC) to showcase their creativity and put their theoretical knowledge into practice. This year marks the 150th anniversary of American Standard, a brand that has been designing products that are inspired by life – transforming everyday routines into meaningful experiences. To celebrate this special milestone, ASDA 2026 invites future designers to embrace this legacy by showing us how residential bathrooms of the future can address our evolving needs under the theme of “Inspiring Everyday Living“. The bathroom is a place where families bond, individuals find solace, and the most modest and compact spaces become the backdrop for unforgettable moments.“Celebrating 150 years of purposeful innovation inspired by life at American Standard, we are proud to launch the fourth edition of the ASDA Bathroom Design Competition. With a legacy built on inviting and dependable design with pioneering technology, the brand continues to champion solutions that enrich daily life. This year’s theme, ‘Inspiring Everyday Living,’ invites aspiring designers to reflect on how the bathroom can address our evolving needs and become a meaningful extension of how we live, connect and feel,” said Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia. Last year’s competition drew nearly 3,500 registrations and over 1,000 submissions from nine countries. ASDA 2026 is open to full-time undergraduate students studying architecture or interior design in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Registration for ASDA is free and opens on 11 August 2025 with the entry submission deadline on 4 January 2026. A panel of architecture and design luminaries will judge all the entries to announce national winners in April 2026. These winners will advance to compete for the APAC Grand Prize in May 2026. The top three winners at the national level stand to win cash prizes between USD 1,000 to USD 2,000 and the APAC Grand Prize Winner will walk away with an additional USD 3,000 along with a chance to attend a Masterclass by LIXIL Design Leaders. For more information about ASDA and entry requirements, please visit the ASDA website at https://asda.americanstandard-apac.com/. *END* About American Standard American Standard makes life healthier, safer and more beautiful at home, at work and in our communities. For 150 years, the brand has innovated and created products that improve daily living in and around the bathroom and kitchen for residential and commercial customers. American Standard is part of LIXIL, a global leader in housing and building materials products and services. Learn more at americanstandard-apac.com and follow us on LinkedIn. About LIXIL LIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve every day, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard and TOSTEM. Approximately 53,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. Learn more at www.lixil.com.
Bathroom Tips: Get Ready to Kickstart Your Day!
Generally, the bathroom is viewed as a room that functions as a place to clean oneself. However, in reality, the bathroom can be a source of motivation to kickstart your day in the morning. Imagine if you’re greeted by a clean bathroom with a calming aroma; surely your mood would improve and you’d be full of enthusiasm to begin your activities. The bathroom is not just a functional room, but it can also become a relaxation space for its occupants. With a little touch, the bathroom can become a calming sanctuary. Easy Ways to Create Comfortable Bathroom Loven Toilet, with its SpaceCreate feature is perfect for small amenities like air freshener for your sanctuary. One simple way to create a sanctuary in your bathroom is by crafting your own DIY air freshener. By making it yourself, you can achieve the perfect scent that suits your taste. The process is easy peasy, and the ingredients are very accessible. Thanks to the innovative SpaceCreate feature from American Standard’s Loven Collection toilets, you can maximize the extra space above your toilet. This clever design allows you to place your custom air freshener in a convenient spot, enhancing your comfort and overall bathroom experience. Imagine stepping into a bathroom that not only looks clean but also greets you with a personalized, soothing aroma. With these simple touches, you can transform your daily routine into a refreshing ritual that sets the tone for a great day ahead. Follow these steps below to create a fragrant aroma in your bathroom: 1. Baking soda and essential oil You can follow this method at home by preparing baking soda and fragrances such as your preferred essential oils. The process is very simple. First, pour baking soda into a container, then add about five to 20 drops of your chosen essential oil. Next, shake the mixture until everything is well-combined. 2. Lemon and vanilla You can easily make an air freshener using lemons. Prepare two lemons, two sprigs of rosemary, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract. To make it, start by thinly slicing the lemons and boiling them with two liters of water along with the rosemary and vanilla. Once it comes to a boil and you can smell the fragrance, turn off the stove and store the boiled mixture in a clean glass container. 3. Coffee candle Coffee is known for its strong aroma and ability to reduce unpleasant odors. To make this coffee candle, prepare candle wax blocks and coffee grounds. Here’s how to nail it: First, heat the wax until it melts. Then, pour the melted wax into a container with a wick, and sprinkle coffee grounds on top. Alternate between pouring wax and sprinkling coffee grounds until the container is almost full. Let it sit for a few hours until the candle is completely dry. 4. Dried flowers potpourri Potpourri can be made with dried flowers that spread a fragrant aroma. You can use flowers with distinctive scents, such as jasmine, lavender, and others. What you need to prepare are dried flowers, essential oils of your choice, and spices. To make it, place the dried flowers in a container and add five to 20 drops of your chosen essential oil. Close the container and let the flowers absorb the essential oil for a few weeks. Once the aroma is noticeable, you can use the flower petals as an air freshener in your bathroom. With an air freshener in the bathroom, your self-care routine becomes more enjoyable. These DIY and natural ingredients can transform your bathroom into a pleasant sanctuary. As a result, your daily relaxation and revitalization can be of higher quality. Furthermore, with comfortable bathroom fixtures featuring technology and features like the American Standard Loven Collection, your self-care experience will be significantly enhanced. The soft shapes and curves of the Loven Collection create an inviting environment for the whole family, making your bathroom a more pleasant space to come home to. Check here to see the complete product catalog.
Small Bathroom Space Inspiration: Compact Yet Spacious, Here Are the Tips!
A bathroom with limited space is not a barrier to creating a comfortable and aesthetic bathroom design. With a few special tricks and the right layout and design arrangements, a bathroom with a small area can be transformed into a space that feels more spacious. You can create the illusion of a larger room in various ways. Creativity in utilizing every corner of the bathroom should be key in designing a small bathroom. This limited space can still be optimized with special methods that are easy to apply in your home. Tips to Make a Small Bathroom Look More Spacious Here are some tips and tricks that can serve as bathroom inspiration for young families and for those who are renovating: 1. Choose light wall colors Light wall colors such as white, cream, or light gray will make the room feel more spacious as they can reflect light. You should avoid using dark colors as they can make the room appear smaller. Also, be careful not to use too many colors as this can make the room look busy and cramped. 2. Use mirrors Acacia SupaSleek Semi-Counter Lavatory and Acacia Evolution Keran Wastafel Mono combined with a wall-hung vanity can provide more space for a compact bathroom. As is well-known, mirrors can create the illusion of a larger room. Use mirrors in bathroom corners such as above the sink or on empty walls. 3. Use furnitures that serve multiple functions The choice of furniture is a significant aspect that must be considered. Avoid choosing furniture that is too large as it can take up too much space in the bathroom. Make sure you choose furniture that has multiple functions, such as bathroom cabinets or vanities that allow you to maximize space with classic and modern storage solutions. 4. Choose good lighting Good lighting can help make a small bathroom feel more spacious. You can achieve this by combining ambient lighting with spotlights or wall sconces. 5. Utilize vertical spaces Vertical space on walls can be utilized effectively, reducing the need for many pieces of furniture. Use wall shelves to hang towels, tissues, and other bathroom essentials. You can use products from American Standard such as the stylish Acacia Evolution Rak Handuk and the modern Acacia Evolution Towel Bar. Try read this too: Ukuran Kamar Mandi Dalam Yang Sesuai Untuk Kamar Tidur Minimalis 6. Add decorative plants Decorative plants can also be placed in the corner of the sink or on other bathroom furniture to give a fresh and natural feel. This can make the bathroom feel more lively. 7. Choose a transparent shower curtain If you have a shower curtain instead of a glass partition in your bathroom, choose a transparent curtain to make the space feel more open as it doesn’t obstruct the view or light. Avoid colored or patterned shower curtains as they can make the space feel cramped. 8. Opt for sliding door A sliding door is a good solution to optimize space in a small bathroom as it saves a lot of space, allowing for more efficient use of the area. Those are some bathroom inspirations for young families or for those who are renovating to make a small bathroom feel more spacious. With creativity in establishing design and layout, a bathroom with limited space can still feel comfortable and safe. You can find bathroom layout ideas on the American Standard website. Click here to get inspiration for comfortable bathrooms even with limited land and space.
American Standard Design Award celebrates ‘Home Away from Home’ student designer winners from across Asia Pacific
American Standard Design Award celebrates ‘Home Away from Home’ student designer winners from across Asia Pacific Creative designs and purposeful application showcase next generation of designers Singapore, July 15th, 2024 – American Standard, one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware and part of LIXIL, celebrated the remarkable achievements of the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2024 Grand Prize winner and regional finalists at a special awards ceremony and exhibition in Singapore. The competition attracted strong interest from nearly five thousand (5,000) registrants from six countries across the Asia-Pacific (APAC). Entries were judged and advanced through national and regional competition rounds, by a panel drawn from over thirty (30) experts from the architecture, design and sanitary ware industry. The ASDA 2024 theme of “Home Away From Home” challenged student designers to apply their knowledge and creativity to design innovative solutions for a hospitality bathroom that recreates the warm and inviting feeling of home, resonating with the American Standard brand claim of LIFE.LOVE.HOME. Ricardo Noel Bonalos, an undergraduate design student at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines emerged as the ASDA APAC Grand Prize Winner, with his entry titled “SereniScape Retreat: Your Personal Urban Oasis”. His winning entry presented a harmonious blend of natural elements and thoughtful design, where the bathroom becomes a haven where guests can unwind, reconnect with themselves, and experience the dual warmth of a homey atmosphere and the refreshing touch of a tranquil oasis. The use of customizable cabinets that allows guests to adapt the space to their individual needs adds a unique personality to the bathroom and addresses the challenge of catering to diverse guest preferences without imposing difficulty on hotel owners. Ricardo shared his personal journey, “This project required meticulous attention to detail and careful consideration of materials, fixtures, and furnishings. Although this process was time-consuming, it was incredibly educational. Participating in the ASDA has taught me invaluable lessons about the art of designing spaces that feel both familiar and welcoming, even within a commercial context. It has boosted my confidence and prepared me to tackle real-world projects with a more refined approach. It’s provided me with a unique platform to learn from the best minds in the field, and the opportunity to receive feedback from industry leaders and peers has been incredibly enlightening.” Antoine Besseyre Des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia commented, “The ASDA was created as a platform to nurture and recognize upcoming talent in the industry. The caliber of entries keeps impressing ASDA judges. It is rewarding to see the ASDA platform grow to over 1,000 submitted entries from across the region, focusing on the theme “Home Away From Home”. What truly defines a home is the delicate balance of design, space, and practicality.” “When traveling away from home, we desire a space that relaxes, inspires, and rejuvenates. No matter the style, color, or decor choice, it is the sense of comfort that greets us every time we step into the room. The regional finalists from six different countries were able to convey that through their winning projects and had the opportunity to receive mentoring from the distinguished judging panel. We are pleased to congratulate all the ASDA 2024 winners and finalists, and look forward to their continued success” Antoine continued. The ASDA 2024 regional finalists and first placed National winners are: Each national winner won a cash prize of USD 2,000, and were mentored by their national ASDA judges in their advance to the APAC regional finals. The APAC Grand Prize winner was awarded a total cash prize of USD 5,000. All regional finalists were also invited to an exclusive tour of the LIXIL Experience Centre, Singapore and a curated design workshop at the LIXIL Design Centre. For more information about the ASDA competition and a way to be part of an impactful movement that can make a difference to consumers’ lives, please visit the ASDA website. ### – END – ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARDAmerican Standard is the industry leader in bathroom and kitchen products, providing an unmatched legacy of quality and innovation for almost 150 years. American Standard is passionate about improving daily living in ways big and small. From toilet seat innovations to best in class kitchen faucets, American Standard seeks to inspire people to create a home they will love every day. ABOUT LIXILLIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high-quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry-leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. With approximately 49,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries, we are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. View Press Kit For media queries, please contact:asda.americanstandard.apac@lixil.com
Honoring Property Industry Excellence: LIXIL’s American Standard and GROHE Proudly Support the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2024-25
Bangkok – LIXIL power brands, American Standard and GROHE, honored outstanding achievements across the property industry at the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2024-25. The prestigious event welcomed over five hundred (500) guests and industry luminaries to celebrate excellence across architecture, interior design, real estate and property development. The event recognized over four hundred (400) winning companies from across the Asia Pacific and culminated in a gala event with the announcement and presentation of the American Standard Innovation Award, the GROHE Sustainability Award and the new GROHE Luxury Award. This year’s edition unveiled the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards category to recognize excellence in the hospitality sector. Participation increased to nearly one thousand entries, which were judged by a panel of 50 industry experts and peers. Each entry was meticulously evaluated for design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and dedication to sustainability. By country, China garnered the highest number of awards (189), followed by Thailand (122). Notable achievements were recorded by India (58), Indonesia (43), Singapore (37), Vietnam, the Philippines, and Australia (28 each). Audrey Yeo, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia Pacific said, “Our partnership with the International Property Awards (IPA) has put the global spotlight on outstanding projects from across the region and lifted the profile of deserving architects, designers and developers. We have experienced terrific interest and growth in the Asia Pacific Property awards, and we expect the new Hotel award category and new GROHE Luxury Award to generate even more international interest and attention.” “The region continues to be an economic and trendsetting powerhouse. Solid economic fundamentals and growing urbanization across the region will continue to benefit the property industry. In turn, increasing consumer aspirations for better homes and spending power will increase demand for thoughtfully designed, inclusive properties that prioritize health & wellbeing and sustainability. Our American Standard and GROHE brands are proud to partner with the IPA and many IPA winners to make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.” added Audrey. Adele Tao, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Greater China commented, ““I’m delighted to observe more and more outstanding projects and talents from China receiving recognition at the IPA. The regional trend is clear: there is a growing demand among consumers for lifestyles that embody quality, innovation, and sustainability. The new awards for hospitality and luxury reflect the rising appetite for leisure travel and premium experiences. At LIXIL, we are dedicated to enhancing these aspirations through our collaboration with leading designers and developers, focusing on human-centric and sustainable innovation and design. We aim to offer a relaxing and refreshing private retreat from the fast-paced urban environment.” LIXIL’s consumer-focused approach and how water shapes our living environments was explored at the IPA by Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia through a seminar centering around Water Wellness. The audience appreciated how this advanced thinking is behind GROHE SPA offerings that empower architects, designers and developers to tailor solutions, enhance consumer experiences and add to property value. The theme of consumer-focus, purposeful intent, and personalization was showcased at a special on-site exhibition by American Standard and GROHE. The audience toured the American Standard exhibit through selections from the Acacia Collection, Signature Collection, spalet and auto temperature mixers in exciting color finishes that complement consumer lifestyles and aspirations. The GROHE SPA exhibit guided guests through the theme of ‘Health through Water’ with curated collections that explore the options for different materials, customized user settings, colors, and finishes. This enables tremendous creative flexibility, in offerings such as the Rainshower AQUA ceiling shower, to create a transformative multi-sensory showering experience through personalization. At the event, the Pan Pacific Orchard hotel, Singapore by UOL Group was awarded the inaugural GROHE Luxury Award. This award celebrates ‘New Luxury’— a blend of exceptional design and luxurious interiors with values of responsibility, conscious consumption, and sustainability. The Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore features unique open-air terraces named Forest, Beach, Garden, and Cloud; incorporating sustainable and biophilic design principles, with lush greenery and gardens. Each terrace has its own theme, such as a tropical forest or beach oasis, providing a harmonious environment for guests. It offers a holistic experience that integrates distinguished design and luxury interiors with the values of sustainability. For more than 20 years, GROHE has been committed to sustainability, with initiatives such as circular products, reduced plastics packaging, and using renewable solar energy for its manufacturing processes. BSD City by Sinar Mas Land was announced as the GROHE Sustainability Award winner. BSD City is a city of the future that is located in Jakarta, built around three main aspects of sustainability; Social, Economy, and Environment. To support the environment, BSD City has organized various green events involving local communities in activities such as energy saving, waste management, and promoting green habits. These efforts extend to city development, resulting in Green Buildings that not only enhance BSD City but also contribute to reducing its overall carbon footprint American Standard, backed by almost 150 years of pioneering legacy, continues to be recognized for its purposeful design and innovations across bathroom and kitchen solutions that create homes that consumers will love everyday. The American Standard Innovation Award was presented to the Future Car Park project, Hangzhou by Daniel Statham Studio. The project aims to create harmony between the “Automobile and the City” and features a high-tech automated car parking system, a rooftop park area and events space. Cars are parked, or stacked, in futuristic towers that ‘blossom’ upwards to accommodate roof gardens and entertainment facilities. The roof provides shade and shelter to the ground level plaza in a ‘canopy of trees’ . The porous cladding creates a see-through effect of the automated parking system within the towers, while simultaneously letting light into the building and acting as a natural ventilation system. To view the complete list of winners at the Asia Pacific International Property and Hotel Awards, please visit – https://propertyawards.net/win…. -End-
American Standard Design Award 2023 (ASDA) celebrated winners of the competition
The awards ceremony and exhibition showcased purposeful design solutions for multi-generational living across Asia Pacific. Singapore, July 13th, 2023 – LIXIL, the maker of pioneering water and housing products, hosted an awards ceremony and exhibition at The Arts House Singapore, on 12th July 2023 to celebrate the winners and finalists from the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2023. The event included the award ceremony and a gala dinner. The winners and finalists also got an opportunity to participate in a design workshop at the LIXIL Design Studio the next day. The workshop was followed by an architectural tour and a tour of LIXIL’s showroom located at 24, Mohd Sultan Road. With the theme of “A Home to Love, A Space for Everyone”, the ASDA seek to uncover the power of design, to create a bathroom space that is truly loved by everyone in the family. The second edition of the competition was launched on 20 September 2022 and was open for Second Year and above tertiary design school students from ten countries across the Asia: Australia, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Close to 1,500 entries were submitted, a two-fold increase from last year. The entries were judged by creative minds and thought leaders across the region between February and May 2023. The National winners were announced on 28 April 2023, who went on to the Asia-Pacific judging round and the winner of the Asia-Pacific Grand Prize was announced on 24 May 2023. The winners are: Expressing his happiness on winning the APAC grand prize, Sin Ponleu said, “I am very grateful for this achievement; it has been such an incredible experience for me to move forward to higher levels. With this achievement, I will remember to keep pushing myself to improve and continuously learn new things, all in the pursuit of enhancing the quality of life through architecture.” Grace Wong, Malaysia’s 1st prize winner, also shared: “I felt an overwhelming sense of happiness and pride in winning this award. I joined the ASDA competition because I wanted to test my abilities and learn from others in the field. Seeing the work of fellow participants has allowed me to broaden my perspective and gain valuable insights. I also want to thank the judges for their valuable feedback and comments. The judging session was truly the highlight for me. These experiences have been instrumental in my growth as a designer, allowing me to continuously strive towards becoming better.” The entries were judged at two levels – National Level and APAC Level. At the national level, a judging panel made up of architecture and design luminaries from each country evaluates entries received from local participants. The regional competition was conducted across Asia-Pacific and the 1st Prize Winners from each country were evaluated by the Asia-Pacific judging panel to determine the APAC Grand Prize Winner. “I am truly impressed that this year’s designs demonstrate an in-depth understanding of each space, material, color, lighting, and ventilation conditions. Overall, the entries reflect clear purpose, attractiveness, allure, and high feasibility. And within it, there are technical elements, sanitary technology, convenience, and aesthetics as core values that we all aim for. ASDA has played a very crucial role in initiating and creating challenges for young designers, said Arch. Le Troung, Founder and CEO of TT – Associates and one of the APAC jury members. “The American Standard Design Award was created as a platform to nurture and recognize exceptional talent in the industry. We are thrilled to honor the winners and showcase their groundbreaking ideas. Through its rich history of over 140 years, American Standard has continuously set new benchmarks in delivering bathroom solutions that combine purposeful designs and pioneering technologies. American Standard continues to be trusted by generations for its progressive and dependable products. This event not only celebrates their achievements but also acts as a catalyst for further innovation and collaboration for sustainable architecture and design,” said Antoine Besseyre Des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia. The National winners each won a cash prize of USD 2,000 with the APAC Grand Prize winner walking away with a total of USD 5,000 cash prize. The APAC winner and finalists were also invited to participate in a half-day tour and a design workshop at the LIXIL Design Centre in Singapore. For more information about the design competition and a way to be part of an impactful movement that can make a difference to consumers’ lives, please visit the ASDA website at (https://americanstandard-apac….). – END – ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD As one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality, and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the bar in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies to create inviting bathroom spaces offering ultimate hygiene, comfort, and convenience. ABOUT LIXIL LIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high-quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry-leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. With approximately 70,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries, we are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. For media queries, please contact: Shanice Lim | shanice@litmuspr.com.sg Muhammad Zulfekar | fekar@litmuspr.com.sg
LIXIL’s GROHE and American Standard celebrate property industry excellence at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2023-24
LIXIL’s GROHE and American Standard celebrate property industry excellence at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2023-24 Bangkok – LIXIL power brands, GROHE and American Standard, celebrated the outstanding achievements in the architecture, interior design, real estate and property development sectors at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2023-24. This year’s awards ceremony was held in Bangkok, Thailand to highlight the breadth and depth of exceptional projects and industry excellence across the region. The event recognized 362 winning companies from across the Asia Pacific and culminated in a gala event with the announcement and presentation of the GROHE Award for Sustainability and the American Standard Award for Innovation. The International Property Awards is renowned as one of the property industry’s most significant and prestigious global accolades. The Asia Pacific Property Awards, a branch of the International Property Awards (IPA), attracted over 850 registrations from companies across the region. Entries are meticulously judged by a panel of more than 100 industry experts and peers based on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. Winning an IPA award enhances the reputation and branding of the participating companies, with increased public visibility of their award-winning projects and increased networking opportunities. The event witnessed a total of 362 winning companies from across the Asia Pacific collecting a range of awards in the Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, and Property Development sectors, with some companies garnering multiple awards. China garnered the highest number of awards (113) followed by Thailand (96). This was closely followed by India (46), Other notable markets including Australia (11), India (46), Singapore (40), Indonesia (33), and the Philippines (22) also made significant strides in this year’s awards. (Link with the full list of winners https://propertyawards.net/winners/) Satoshi Konagai, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia Pacific, expressed, “LIXIL’s GROHE and American Standard brands are proud to be headline sponsors for the prestigious Asia Pacific Property Awards for the fifth consecutive year. We are pleased to receive and welcome our key industry partners to Bangkok. The property industry is steadily growing across the region, and we note increasing demand for projects that enhance personal health & wellbeing and sustainability, particularly in premium property projects. We are pleased to curate a special showcase for IPA guests of our GROHE SPA Rainshower Aqua Ceiling Shower and American Standard Acacia SupaSleek solutions to meet this growing need.” Adele Tao, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Greater China, emphasized, “The Asia Pacific Property Awards acknowledges outstanding property projects and honors the dedicated people and companies behind that success. We are delighted to collaborate closely with the IPA to bring this event to Asia, while further supporting industry excellence with the special GROHE Award for Sustainability and American Standard Award for Innovation. Moreover, it serves to sharpen thought leadership through expert panels and engaging discussions on important macro trends and industry challenges. We look forward to further fruitful collaborations with the IPA and our industry partners.” Alongside the thought leadership panels, Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia conducted a seminar highlighting how LIXIL’s power brands Grohe and American Standard address the three macrotrends of health and well-being, sustainability and urbanization by offering some solutions that allow the creation of tailored bathroom experience and some that encourage sustainable behaviors without compromising the consumer experience. As a global leader in water technology, LIXIL touches the lives of over 1 billion consumers across the world with bathroom and kitchen solutions from a portfolio of industry leading brands, including GROHE and American Standard. Sustainability has been at the heart of GROHE brand for over 20 years, including initiatives for circular products, reduced plastics packaging and tapping renewable solar energy for manufacturing. GROHE announced the GROHE Award for Sustainability to recognize projects with the highest levels of sustainability, giving back to the planet and well-being of the society. LIXIL is proud to announce and congratulate the Six Senses Residences The Forestias project as the inaugural GROHE Sustainability Award winner. As a pioneer of sustainable practices, Six Senses demonstrates how an uncompromisingly gorgeous hideaway can live in harmony with local communities and ecosystems. Native trees and animals are reintroduced back to their natural habitats in the Miyawaki Method of reforestation, and a self-sustaining ecosystem is formed when the natural cycle takes over. A central utility plant is also used to improve energy consumption, together with integrated water management, an innovative system of light management, and sustainable transportation to create a safe and reliable environment for the residents. American Standard, backed by almost 150 years of pioneering legacy, continues to be recognized for its purposeful design and innovations across bathroom and kitchen solutions that create homes that consumers will love everyday. The American Standard Award for Innovation recognizes innovative solutions that addresses the needs of consumers, to make their daily living better. LIXIL is proud to announce that the Nantong Golden Eagle World project located in Nantong, China is the inaugural winner of the American Standard Innovation Award. We congratulate this mixed-use development’s concept of bringing the ‘outdoors’ inside to establish another green and active realm for the community highlights how innovative architectural design can create a conducive environment for the community to explore and get active. The development also addresses the evolving trends in the workplace, by integrating co-working spaces and communal spaces to promote casual interaction. More than just an office or a residential space, this development provides innovative features that improve the daily living of its residents and users. -End- About LIXIL LIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business
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LIXIL may collect and hold Personal Data: from you where you interact with us (e.g. by providing documentation or business cards to us, registering to participate in our events, visiting our stores, or where you communicate with us whether by email, phone, fax or any other channel of communication); from you where you use or interact with our websites, online platforms or social media accounts; and from third parties such as distributors, dealers and event organisers of events sponsored by LIXIL. What We Do With Your Personal Data The purposes of Processing LIXIL will Process your Personal Data for the following purposes: Customer’s Personal Data transacting with you, processing your payments, and providing goods and services to you; performing customer surveys and market research, and carrying out research, data and statistical analysis; communicating with you and responding to your queries, complaints or requests concerning LIXIL, and products and/or services which LIXIL offers; providing or undertaking after-sales services, technical support, maintenance services or similar services in relation to products and services you have purchased; processing your registration for and, managing and facilitating your participation in our events, programmes, awards and promotions; developing new products and new services; managing the safety and security of our premises and employees (including through the use of a CCTV system); taking photographs and/or videos of you at our stores and our events for internal dissemination within LIXIL, and generating publicity materials for our events and promotions; managing the administrative and business operations of LIXIL and complying with internal policies and procedures; protecting and enforcing our contractual and legal rights, and complying with our legal obligations; conducting audits, reviews and analysis of our internal processes; facilitating business asset transactions (including mergers, acquisitions or asset sales) involving any LIXIL company; providing you with access and use of our websites and systems, including hosting and storing information provided to us; for marketing purposes including: advertising new products and services to you based on your preferences; providing information, plans, details, specifications, brochures, magazines, or catalogues of LIXIL products and services, or similar materials that you have requested, by means such as direct or electronic mail; sending you newsletters and updates; administering and facilitating your participation in any promotions, product launches, discounts or similar programmes; providing promotional gifts or other forms of promotional material to you; and for the purpose of introducing you to businesses whom LIXIL has partnered with. Employment-related Personal Data for verifying and processing your application for a job vacancy or internship, and evaluating your suitability, eligibility or qualifications for employment with LIXIL; recruitment activities (including sending you updates and alerts relating to job vacancies for which you might be suitable); contacting successful candidates in relation to joining LIXIL; using application information of successful candidates for employee or intern onboarding purposes; complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements in relation to employment; and for other purposes in relation to recruitment or employment activities. In the event that you contact LIXIL with questions or comments, your call or other form of communication may be recorded. Such recordings may be used to verify the details of conversations and to better provide responsive services. If you do not agree to provide us with your Personal Data or otherwise allow us to have access to your Personal Data, we may not be able to provide you with our products and services, or contract with you. Provision of Personal Data to Third Parties Subject to applicable Data Protection Laws, LIXIL may provide your Personal Data to third parties (including third parties in foreign countries): where your prior consent is obtained; where Personal Data is provided to third-parties which Process Personal Data in whole or in part within the scope necessary to achieve any of the purposes listed in Section 3; where Personal Data is disclosed to or shared with third-parties for the conduct joint marketing,
The beauty behind the ceramic throne
Often taken for granted, the toilet is both a marvel and a necessity for modern sanitation. Commode. Potty. Throne. However you choose to call it, the truth is that the toilet offers one of the greatest convenience to our daily lives. Yet it is often underappreciated, merely seen as a tool for a “quick deposit” but rarely admired for its form, functionality and beauty. If you are renovating a toilet or building a new one, this may be a good time to rethink the features that go into your ceramic throne that will make it a joy to use. Finding a design just for you For starters, look for one that fits your lifestyle and preferences. The design is important – not only is the toilet bowl something essential that we use every day, but it is also naturally the centerpiece of the bathroom. Plus, your choice of toilet and the overall look of your bathroom can say a lot about your taste and personality! If you are a timeless kind of person, KASTELLOTM Collection would be ideal for you. Featuring symmetrical curves and angles, this range exemplifies the charm of classic beauty and contemporary form. The toilet also features a cover that tapers off to an angle for ease of lift on the seat cover, making its design ergonomically convenient. If you are into soft and defined geometrical shapes, then look no further than the SignatureTM Collection. Born out of a medley of geometrical shapes, pillowed surface and defined edges, this range of toilets maximizes functionality and ergonomic design. That said, if a sleek and minimalistic look is more your style, then you will love the toilets from the Acacia SupaSleekTM Collection inspired by architectural slim designs, this collection is known for its ultra-thin edges and super sleek lines, presented in a classy and elegant harmony that can elevate the bathroom to a whole new level. A toilet that is a thing of beauty Aesthetic aside, a toilet also must be able to perform its most basic function well, and more importantly, contribute towards maintaining the hygiene standard of the bathroom. The key ingredients of a good toilet are – its flushing, the rim, and the glaze on the ceramic. The American Standard range of toilets features the ComfortCleanTM anti-bacterial glaze, which contains zinc oxide that inhibits the growth of E. coli bacteria inside the toilet bowl, ensuring a lasting hygienic and safe environment. Similarly, having anti-stain technology such as the Aqua CeramicTM enables water to penetrate between contaminants and the toilet surface, effectively lifting off waste from its surface. It also makes sense to have a toilet that is designed to remove dirt and grime easily when flushed. Flushing technology such as the SiphonMaxTM ensures a thorough flush with its dynamic vacuum mechanism and the Double VortexTM flushing system creates a strong whirlpool that effectively removes waste. By eliminating the accumulation of dirt and waste, the toilet is easier to clean and maintain over time. A toilet’s rim technology is an important feature that should also be considered. Take the Power RimTM or the Hygiene RimTM as an example; Due to their rimless design, it makes cleaning easier as it offers a promising easy maintenance with just a single wipe and there are no hidden corners preventing dirt and bacteria from accumulating. The toilet is always taken for granted and yet it is the centerpiece of every bathroom. The design and the technology that comes with it can make a difference to the look and feel of the bathroom, as well as affect the user experience. Discover how you can improve your bathroom with American Standard curated toilet solutions:https://www.americanstandard.in/bathrooms/toilets-category
Turn Your Bathroom into a Relaxing Retreat
A bright, clean, and great smelling bathroom is something that many of us homeowners wish for but often don’t have the time to maintain well. Now, with a lot more focus on hygiene and well-being, there are even better reasons to not just clean up the bathroom but make it a welcoming spot to wind down after a long day’s work. Here are five tips to get you started: 1. Kick out the germs Here’s one practice so fundamental it bears repeating – flush with the toilet bowl lid closed. Yes, you may not notice it, but aerosols from its contents could spray upwards and around while flushing. It helps to have an Aqua Ceramic coated toilet too, as the super-hydrophilic technology prevents dirt and dark ring stains from sticking to ceramic surfaces. Similarly, wiping down the toilet seat regularly helps too. 2. Keep it dry Nobody likes a wet or messy bathroom. Not only is it dangerous for you and your family but toxic mold can also build up over time. So, it pays to keep things dry, from the floor to countertop. Of course, you would not be wiping down the faucets each time you use it but doing so regularly prevents stains from forming and allows for a long-lasting shine. The same applies to other fittings such as basins. Wiping them dry not only makes them look better, but it also helps keep germs at bay too. 3. Use quick wipes Not every cleanup requires an entire bucket of cleaning tools. Regular wipe down of surfaces, after a day or two, means each weekly or fortnightly cleanup isn’t as extensive as it needs to be. This means having a ready supply of wipe-cloths and disinfectant wipes on hand. If you want to go the extra mile, having a small window wiper helps remove water stains from forming permanently. 4. Keep things organized You may not need to be Marie Kondo-approved in terms of tidiness, but keeping things organized makes spending time in the bathroom a more pleasant experience. It is also easier to find items like toothpaste when you need it, say, before an early morning video call at home. 5. Make it smell good If you are lucky to have a bathtub at home to soak in after a long day’s work, go ahead and light those scented candles and dim the lights to wind down. Even without that, adding a whiff of aroma in the bathroom goes a long way to make you feel relaxed – yes for that little spa-like moment. Other than scented candles, scented sticks and diffusers are good options too. They go a long way to soothing the senses, something we all need even more of today. Find out how American Standard’s HygieneClean Systems can help create your dream bathroom:www.americanstandard.com.sg/hygiene-clean
American Standard launches the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) Competition for tertiary design students in Asia-Pacific
The ASDA seeks to provide a platform for design students to showcase their potential by addressing real-world design challenges in the new normal. 1 October 2021, Singapore – LIXIL, the maker of pioneering water and housing products, is excited to announce the launch of the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2022. Organized by American Standard for students in the region, the competition aims to bring the design community across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) together to develop purposeful function that is inspired by the next generation of designers. At the heart of the ASDA is the single proposition to embrace purposeful and thoughtful design to enhance hygiene standards while providing solutions to the ever-changing needs of consumers, from space maximization to comfort and convenience. With this in mind, the theme of this year’s competition is Purposeful Design – Transforming the Way We Live. The competition seeks to promote the user-centric design philosophy that guides the American Standard brand in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies. The ASDA allows students to showcase their craft and introduce the concept of a purposeful and thoughtful design through innovations that address daily consumer issues. “American Standard, one of LIXIL’s portfolio global brands, has an unmatched legacy of quality and innovation for over 140 years. Through its brand philosophy of designing innovative and purposeful bathroom designs, we decided to create a platform for budding designers of the future to be able to showcase their creativity and innovation. The ASDA will allow the design community to collaborate, push boundaries, and create solutions that meets the needs of an ever-evolving world.”, expressed Antoine Besseyre Des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia. The ASDA 2022 is open to Year 2 tertiary design students from 8 countries across APAC – namely Australia, Cambodia, India, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The competition will run from September 2021 when the submission period opens and will end in March 2022 with the announcement of the regional ASDA winners. Driven by insights of current and future challenges, the ASDA is structured into two categories that reflect emerging lifestyles trends of urbanization and health & well-being. The two categories are the Residential Bathroom Space Design and Hospitality Bathroom Space Design. To qualify for the awards, students from the region are required to design bathroom spaces that not only feature inviting aesthetics but are integrated with functionality that fulfills the user’s needs. The key driving motivation lies in a desire to solve practical problems with thoughtful solutions. With limited living spaces, designers will have to optimize and create multi-functional spaces in homes without compromising on living and work spaces. As the world shifts into the new normal, there is a heightened awareness and enhanced requirements for better health and hygiene standards in shared facilities. The entries will be judged at 2 levels – National Level and APAC Level. At the national level, a national judging panel made up of local architecture and design luminaries from each country will evaluate entries received from local participants. First prize winners for each category in each country will then proceed to the APAC competition round and will be judged by regional judging panel for the grand prize. For more information about the design competition and a way to be part of an impactful movement that can make a difference to consumers’ lives, please visit the ASDA website at www.americanstandard-apac.com/asda/vn/ ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARDAs one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality, and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the bar in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies to create inviting bathroom spaces offering ultimate hygiene, comfort, and convenience. ABOUT LIXILLIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including LIXIL, GROHE, American Standard, INAX, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues operating in 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.
GROHE and American Standard announce winners of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2021-22
LIXIL continues its recognition of industry excellence in partnership with International Property Awards Singapore, May 31, 2021 – LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products, today announced the winners of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2021-22 through its sponsor brands GROHE and American Standard. The Asia Pacific Property Awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement in the architecture, interior design, real estate and property development sectors in the region. These prestigious awards attract entries from the best professionals and top industry brands annually. In this year’s edition, there are 681 winners from across the Asia Pacific in the Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, and Property Development categories. China swept the maximum number of awards (279) followed by Thailand (86). This was closely followed by Vietnam (45). Other important markets including Singapore (44), Malaysia (43), India (31) and Australia (29), also made a mark at this year’s awards. (Link with the full list of winners https://propertyawards.net/winners/) The judging panel for this year’s awards consisted of over 100 top industry experts. Luminaries such as Lord Best (Chair of the House of Lords Communications Committee, and Chair of The Property Ombudsman’s Council in the UK), Bill McClintock (Chairman, Guild of Property Professionals UK), and Annie Hampson (Former Chief Planning Officer at the City of London) were part of the illustrious judging panel for the Asia Pacific Property Awards. Each judge was allocated to entries that were of their areas of expertise and knowledge. All entries were meticulously adjudicated on their design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. The Asia Pacific Property Awards are one of the biggest and most recognized awards in the industry with over 900 entries received each year from countries across the region. Companies who had the honor of receiving the award are accredited for leading the architecture, interior design, real estate and property developer sectors. Sponsored by LIXIL Asia through its power brands GROHE and American Standard for the third year, the Asia Pacific Property Awards are the largest branch of the International Property Awards (IPA). This year’s 2021-22 top winners were announced through the IPA’s bespoke online ‘Red Carpet’ presentation videos. This is part of the IPA’s approach in providing an innovative and popular alternative in place of the annual live awards event, due to Covid restrictions. As a global market leader in water technology, LIXIL recognises the importance of using technological innovations to address its consumers’ ongoing needs and challenges, thereby improving their quality of life with outstanding products and services. Through its portfolio of power brands, LIXIL offers pioneering technologies that promote health, hygiene, comfort and sustainability to meet the ever-growing demands for touchless, IoT-enabled, hygiene solutions. As an industry leader, GROHE manufactures all of its products to the utmost German quality standards, incorporating exclusive and class-leading technologies across complete bathroom solutions. With sustainability as a core brand value, GROHE is proud to be the first global sanitaryware brand to achieve carbon-neutral production (in April 2020). American Standard’s HygieneClean System is the industry’s benchmark for toilet hygiene safety, with its quadruple combination of powerful flushing, advanced rimless design, cutting-edge Aqua Ceramic, and highly effective ComfortClean anti-bacterial technology. Satoshi Konagai, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia Pacific, expressed, “LIXIL is honored to be a part of this partnership that continues to provide us with an excellent opportunity to connect with the best developers, architects and designers in the Asia Pacific. Our earnest congratulations to all winners on your well-deserved success. The achievement and attainment of these highly coveted awards further underscore the outstanding capabilities and accomplishments of the winners. The ongoing pandemic has led to a growing demand for better hygiene products and solutions, and with consumers spending more time at home, the demand for ‘home spa’ experiences have also gradually increased. As a purpose-driven company, we will lead the way in introducing innovative and novel products to meet consumer demand. We look forward to working together with the community to bring LIXIL’s water and housing solutions to more people through our well-loved brands.” Adele Tao, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Greater China, added, “Despite the challenges and disruptions brought about by the global pandemic, LIXIL remains steadfast in our mission to design products that make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Our continued commitment to improve the quality of our consumers’ lives over the years has been pivotal in addressing some of the key challenges consumers face globally. The Asia Pacific Property Awards present us with the opportunity to recognise some of Asia’s most innovative and creative professionals and celebrate their achievements. We will continue to stay engaged with the industry, and will continue fostering stronger collaboration and partnerships with the developer, designer and architect community to achieve even greater things on a global level.” -END- About LIXILLIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. Approximately 60,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day.