Celebrating Property Industry Excellence: LIXIL’s American Standard and GROHE Proudly Support the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2025-26 

Bangkok – LIXIL power brands, American Standard and GROHE, honored outstanding achievements across the property industry at the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2025-26. The prestigious event welcomed guests and industry luminaries to celebrate excellence across architecture, interior design, real estate and property development. The event recognized six hundred thirty (630) 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 GROHE Luxury Award. This year’s theme drew on the four elements—Earth, Fire, Water, and Air—that symbolize the critical global challenges we must address through our innovative property approach. The event received more than 800 entries which were judged by a panel of over 100 industry experts and peers. Each entry was meticulously evaluated for design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and dedication to sustainability. By country, Thailand garnered the highest number of awards (109), followed by China (76). Notable achievements were recorded by Malaysia (68), India (65), Indonesia (59) and Hongkong (42). Audrey Yeo, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia Pacific said, “Our seven‑year headline sponsorship with the International Property Awards demonstrates LIXIL’s unwavering commitment to industry excellence in the property sector. In the APAC region, this collaboration has elevated the profiles of deserving architects, designers, and developers, granting them well‑earned international recognition. The growing prominence of the Asia Pacific Property Awards year after year, underscores the event’s distinctive value to the architecture and design community as well as to our industry partners.” “Through American Standard and GROHE brands, we are proud to collaborate with the IPA in advancing our purpose: making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. We look forward to continuing our journey with the IPA and its winners, forging stronger collaborations that inspire design excellence and sustainable innovation.” added Audrey. 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 during his seminar on Water as Experience: Elevating Everyday Rituals.. Through this, he invited the audience to reconceive water not merely as a utility but as a dynamic catalyst for vitality and calm—an elemental medium through which industry partners can collaborate to craft environments that relax, energize, and meaningfully enrich everyday life. The American Standard booth celebrated 150 years of trust and innovation, inspired by life. Guests explored the new Acacia Supasleek collection and a showcase of purposefully designed products, including the DuoStix Hand Shower and Hygiene Spray, EasyFlo Collection, Aero-lite Wall Hung Shower Toilet, and the new WizFlo Hand Shower. The GROHE SPA exhibit was built on the concept of “Aquatecture”- the fusion of water and architecture, celebrating the significance and importance of water in architecture, and the health and well-being benefits this infusion brings. Guests were equally captivated by the GROHE Allure Gravity faucet, whose interchangeable cover plates—crafted from Caesarstone marble, glass, or mirror—offers an unparalleled freedom of expression. At the event, the Stone Experience Center—MM Galleri by CNS Designworks, Indonesia was honored with the 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 Stone Experience Center is a groundbreaking space that redefines natural stone’s role in contemporary design: it demonstrates how marble and onyx can be engineered into elegant, lightweight, and fluid architectural forms. Leveraging cutting‑edge technology, ultra‑thin layers of these stones are bent into graceful, flowing shapes, using just 10 % of the material and cutting waste by 70 %—setting new benchmarks for resource efficiency and sustainable fabrication. This year’s GROHE Sustainability Award went to Starfish, Phu Quoc by SOG design, Vietnam—a 58‑hectare development devoted to ecological preservation and climate resilience. 76% of the site is dedicated to open spaces with native landscaping and mature tree conservation (90% preserved). Their passive cooling strategies, optimal building orientation, and green roofs work in concert to slash energy consumption, while respecting the land’s natural topography avoids major grading and safeguards biodiversity. By weaving vernacular architecture together with renewable‑energy systems and low‑impact infrastructure, Starfish sets a new standard for sustainable, regenerative development in tropical settings. The American Standard Innovation Award was presented to Ansaya Phuket Sylva, Thailand. The project is crafted to maximize green spaces within the home, fostering a deep connection with nature that not only elevates well-being but also improves air quality. By relying on smart-home devices, its design intelligence harnesses natural ventilation, strategic shading, and spatial planning to ensure a cooler, brighter, and more comfortable living space with minimal energy consumption. Every architectural element is purposefully designed to support wellness, sustainability, and effortless living—demonstrating that true innovation arises when design serves both people and nature. To view the complete list of winners at the Asia Pacific International Property and Hotel Awards, please visit – https://propertyawards.net/region/asia-pacific/?fwp_winner_year=2025-winners -End- 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. With approximately 55,000 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. About American Standard American Standard is the industry leader in bathroom and kitchen products, providing an unmatched legacy of quality and innovation for 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 GROHE GROHE is a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings and has a total of over 7,000 employees in 150

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: Ricardo Noel Bonalos – APAC Grand Prize Winner / Philippines National Winner from University of Santo Tomas Davy Sophonn – Cambodia National Winner from Kirirom Institute of Technology Luist Yansen – Indonesia National Winner from Tarumanagara University Podsatorn Keela – Thailand National Winner from Khon Kaen University Mai Hà Võ – Viet Nam National Winner from Danang Architecture University Minh Chau Nguyen – Australia & New Zealand Winner from Deakin University 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. View Press Kit For media queries, please contact: Shanice Lim | shanice@litmuspr.com.sg
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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/winners/.

The American Standard Design Award (ASDA) competition calls for Design Students to Imagine a Home Away from Home

The American Standard Design Award (ASDA) competition calls for Design Students to Imagine a Home Away from Home ASDA seeks to inspire and showcase purposeful designs and practical solutions from Asia-Pacific’s next generation of designers. [Singapore, 30 October 2023] – LIXIL, the maker of pioneering water and housing products, is pleased to announce the third edition of the American Standard Design Award (ASDA). The ASDA offers a platform for young designers in Asia-Pacific (APAC) to showcase their creativity and put their theoretical knowledge into practice. The travel industry in the APAC region is on the rise, with a projected annual growth rate of 6.4% between 2021 and 2024. Leisure travel, while intended to be soul-nourishing, can also be exhausting thanks to jam-packed itineraries aimed at making the most of one’s time abroad. On the other hand, business travelers typically have packed schedules to make the trip worthwhile. Therefore, a well-considered and purposefully designed space can provide a welcome respite at the end of the day. With a focus on Hospitality Bathroom Space Design, this year’s ASDA competition aims to reflect the importance and relevance of a thoughtfully designed hospitality space, that relaxes, inspires, and rejuvenates travelers, with the theme of “Home Away from Home”. “As the leader in bathroom solutions with purposeful design and pioneering technologies, American Standard is excited to announce the third edition of the ASDA bathroom design competition. With our expertise in delivering bathrooms that exude style, quality, and reliability, ASDA provides real-world design opportunities for the future generation. This year’s theme of ‘Home Away from Home’ focuses on bringing a sense of belonging and comfort for travelers. We look forward to seeing innovative ideas that show how the bathroom can transform a hotel room into a comfortable and homely space” said Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia. Last year’s competition saw nearly 6,000 entries from eight countries, almost double the number from the inaugural edition. ASDA 2024 is open to Year 2 and above tertiary design school students from nine countries across the APAC region – Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. “ASDA provides design enthusiasts with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and expertise to real-world situations. We had the chance to showcase our ideas to industry experts, who offered valuable insights and provided great motivation throughout the competition,” said Sin Ponleu, ASDA 2023 Multigenerational Bathroom Space Design Grand Prize Winner. Registration for ASDA is free and opens on 28 September 2023 with the entry submission deadline on 14 Jan 2024. All entries will go through their respective National Judging by a national judging panel made up of architecture and design luminaries. National Winners will be announced in April 2024 and go on to compete at the APAC Level for the APAC Grand Prize in May 2024. The top three winners at the National Level stand to win cash prizes between USD 1,000 to USD 2,000 and the ultimate APAC Grand Prize Winner will walk away with an additional USD 3,000 along with a chance to visit the LIXIL Design Studio 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://asda.americanstandard-apac.com/asda). For media queries, please contact: Shanice Lim | shanice@litmuspr.com.sg
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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://asda.americanstandard-apac.com/). For media queries, please contact:Shanice Lim | shanice@litmuspr.com.sg
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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. Affirming LIXIL & IPA partnership – Satoshi Konagai, Leader, LWT APAC (right) with Stuart Shield, Founder, IPA (left) Impactful seminar by Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia 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/) Inaugural GROHE Sustainability Award presented to the Six Senses Residences The Forestias project by Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited Inaugural American Standard Innovation Award to the Nantong Golden Eagle World project by Lead8 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. American Standard Acacia SupaSleek showcase GROHE Spa Rainshower Aqua Ceiling Shower showcase 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

A Home to Love, A Space for Everyone

American Standard Design Award 2023 (ASDA) competition calls for aspiring tertiary design students to reimagine ‘A Home to Love, A Space for Everyone’ for multi-generational living ASDA 2023 platform to inspire and showcase purposeful design and practical solutions for multi-generational living from next generation of designers across Asia Pacific. Singapore, August 24th, 2022 – LIXIL, the maker of pioneering water and housing products, is pleased to announce the launch of the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2023. Organized through American Standard, the ASDA 2023 competition focuses on multi-generational living with the theme ‘A Home to Love, A Space for Everyone’. The ASDA 2023 is calling for innovative user-centric designs that are purposeful and practical from the next generation of designers across the Asia Pacific (APAC). Multi-generational living continues to be popular across Asia. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost half of Asians (45%) were living with their extended families in one household. The pandemic accelerated this trend; as families made space for older relatives, young adults moved back home, and households accommodated more family members to pool their living and financial resources. As families adjusted to longer term co-living in the same space, designers are met with a unique set of challenges around privacy, comfort and accessibility. The ASDA competition aims to reflect the relevance of multi-generational living with a design approach that balances hygiene, ergonomics, safety and convenience for users of different age groups – from children to parents to grandparents. “For over 140 years, American Standard has continuously raised the bar in delivering bathroom solutions that combines purposeful designs and pioneering technologies. With our deep industry and design expertise, we are delighted to collaborate with leading architects and designers to launch ASDA 2023. American Standard has been trusted for generations for its progressive and dependable products, and we chose this year’s ASDA theme to inspire student designers to create an inviting multi-generational bathroom space in the home that every generation will love, whilst competing against their peers across the APAC region.” said Antoine Besseyre Des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia. Last year’s inaugural ASDA received an overwhelming response of nearly 3,000 entries hailing from seven countries: Australia, Cambodia, India, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. “The ASDA provides a great platform for design enthusiasts to apply our knowledge and learnings into real-world scenarios. The opportunity to present our ideas to the industry’s top professionals was highly motivating and offered valuable insight into crafting thoughtful and unique designs,” said Lê Đức Thinh, ASDA 2022 Residential Bathroom Space Design Grand Prize Winner. This year, the ASDA is inviting entries for the category of Residential Bathroom Space Design, emphasizing the importance of bathroom aesthetics for urbanites living in high-mass housing. With limited living area shared by a mix of age groups, designers will have to optimize and create multi-functional homes that strike a balance between private and shared spaces. The competition will push the envelope on design, challenging students to create a safe, hygienic and comfortable bathroom that is loved by everyone in the family. The ASDA 2023 is open to Year 2 and above tertiary design school students from ten countries across the Asia Pacific – Australia, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The competition will accept entry submissions from August 24th, 2022 until January 15th, 2023. Entries will be judged through to May 2023, when the Asia Pacific Grand Prize winner will be announced. The entries will be judged at two levels – National Level and APAC Level. At the national level, a national judging panel made up of architecture and design luminaries from each country will evaluate entries received from local participants. First prize winners from each country will then proceed to the APAC competition round and will be judged by a regional judging panel for the Grand Prize. In addition, the Grand Prize winner will have the opportunity to join the award ceremony in Singapore and visit the LIXIL Design Centre for an opportunity to interact with the LIXIL global design team. 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.com/asda). For media queries, please contact:Shanice Lim | shanice@litmuspr.com.sg
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LIXIL announces winners and continuing support of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2022-23

Singapore – LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products, announced the winners of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2022-23 through its sponsor brands GROHE and American Standard at the International Property Awards (IPA) live gala event in London on June 23, 2022. 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. LIXIL also reaffirmed its support of the IPA through the signing a new three-year sponsorship. The Asia Pacific Property Awards are one of the biggest and most recognized awards in the industry with over 1,200 entries received from countries across the region. Sponsored by LIXIL Asia through its power brands GROHE and American Standard for the fourth year, the Asia Pacific Property Awards is the largest branch of the International Property Awards (IPA). The IPA winners are judged rigorously by over 100 of their peers and industry experts on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. IPA winners are held up as industry role models for their commitment to excellence and hard work. Satoshi Konagai, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, APAC (centre right) presents 5-star IPA award to Aedas. LIXIL celebrates with Asia Pacific Property Award winners.   The live IPA event was greeted with enthusiasm from winners and participants after a hiatus of two years, as pandemic travel restrictions eased across much of the world. Attendees had the opportunity to network and were treated to an exclusive LIXIL showcase booth of the latest GROHE and American Standard bathroom products and solutions. This year’s edition saw a total of 594 winners from across the Asia Pacific in the Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, and Property Development categories. China garnered the highest number of awards (273) followed by Thailand (55). This was closely followed by Singapore (32). Other important markets including Australia (31), India (23), the Philippines (23) and Indonesia (15), also made a mark at 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 is honored to be a partner and headline sponsor for the fourth consecutive year of the International Property Awards. Our partnership continues to beneficially highlight the outstanding work and talent of the best developers, architects and designers across the Asia Pacific. Our deepest congratulations go out to all the winners on their well-deserved success. As the region pivots to a post-pandemic world, consumers are increasingly spending more time in their homes and the bathroom has become a private retreat from the outside world. As consumers take better care of their health and wellbeing the bathroom is no longer a space purely dedicated to the everyday function of hygiene. The region’s property industry will need to address this macro trend and the additional challenge to reimagine and optimize multi-functional spaces from existing rooms. In all these areas, LIXIL is working closely with the industry and greater community to create and introduce innovative and pioneering products that address consumer needs.” Adele Tao, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Greater China, added, ‘We celebrate alongside the IPA winners as theyspur the developer, designer and architect community to strive for excellence in their work to serve consumers. The global recognition and increased industry awareness around the IPA benefits past and present winners, as business partners and consumers can readily identify and work with the industry’s best. LIXIL is pleased to reaffirm oursupportofthe IPA with the signing of a new three-year sponsorship, and continue upliftingthe architecture, interior design, real estate and property developmentsectorsin the region. We look forward to working closely with all our partners in delivering products and solutions of global excellenceacross our portfolio of brands to make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.’ Patrick Speck, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, EMENA, commented “Partnering with property industry leaders is a consumer-centric thinking multiplier for LIXIL’s portfolio of brands and product design. By working together, it brings LIXIL and our partners closer to consumers, the cultures and communities that we serve. For LIXIL’s global design team, we combine this pooled knowledge with our own deep, thorough consumer research to create relevant, purpose-driven products and solutions that solve real-life challenges and add tangible value to consumers and the property industry.” As a global leader in water technology, LIXIL serves over 1 billion consumers across the world with products and brands such as GROHE and American Standard. GROHE continued to uplift its steadfast commitment to sustainability and innovation by offering its four best-selling products as Cradle to Cradle certified variants (Gold Product standard), removing 37 million plastic items a year in the journey towards plastic-free packaging and redefining the customer experience through the online/offline GROHEX platform. American Standard, backed by over 140 years of pioneering legacy, continues to be recognized for its HygieneClean System, an industry 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. American Standard also continues to work closely with architects, designers and developers to advance purposeful design and curate complete bathroom solutions for a diverse and rapidly developing region. Patrick Speck, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, EMENA, speaking on customer-centric design to IPA attendees. LIXIL power brands, GROHE and American Standard showcase at the Asia Pacific Property Awards. 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.

American Standard to host Design Catalyst L!VE, an industry event to inspire the future with purposeful design

SINGAPORE, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — American Standard, one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware and part of the LIXIL Group, is hosting the American Standard Design Catalyst L!VE, a webinar bringing together thought leaders in Architecture and Design from across the Asia Pacific region. The United Nations Development Programme estimates that, globally, cities account for 55% of humanity, 70% of GHG emissions and 80% of global GDP[1].  Continuing rapid urbanization will place increasing pressure on how we design and use public and private spaces that promote health, well-being and sustainable living. This creates new challenges for planners and designers to work with smaller spaces, smarter design and new urban lifestyles. American Standard Design Catalyst L!VE will engage in that conversation with key subject matter experts in architecture and design. We will expand on the issues with insights, practical frameworks and strategies centered on three key themes: Health and Well-being, Sustainability, and Urbanization. The two-hour event will be streamed free on Wednesday, 23 March in English, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai and Vietnamese; and will feature the following panelists and speakers from across the region: American Standard invites all architecture and design professionals and interested persons to register for the virtual event to engage in the conversation and help build and inspire a future with purposeful design. Further event information is also available at the American Standard Design Catalyst website (www.americanstandard-apac.com/asdc), American Standard Facebook and LinkedIn pages. To register for the free webinar, please visit: www.americanstandard-apac.com/asdc [1] United Nations Development Programme, An Analytical Review: A Decade of Urban Resilience: Lessons and recommendations, October 2021 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. For more information, kindly visit www.americanstandard-apac.com.  ABOUT LIXIL LIXIL 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. For more information, please contact:Jen StewartAccela CommunicationsTel: +65 8421 6170Email: jennifer@accela.asia Shiona RajAccela CommunicationsTel: +65 96496036Email: shiona@accela.asia

Purposeful Design – Transforming The Way We Live

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 4 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 (https://asda.americanstandard-apac.com/) For media queries, please contact:Shanice Lim | shanice@litmuspr.com.sg
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