Walter Knoll appoints Alpana Kirloskar as their brand ambassador for India

Walter Knoll, premium luxury German furniture brand is set to further strengthen its presence in India. Markus Benz, CEO & Partner, Walter Knoll was in the capital today to announce Ms Alpana Kirloskar, a renowned architect & interior designer, as the Brand Ambassador for the Indian Market.

The announcement was made at a city event on 28h September 2014, at Taj Mahal Hotel attended by esteemed guests including illustrious architects and interior designers like Raseel Gujral, Mohit Gujral, Jyothi Rath, and Sunita Kohli, among others. It also included industrialists like Priya Paul, Dipika Jindal, Alok Modi, Sushil Ansal, Sheetal Ansal, Archana and Vipin Luthra.

Alpana Kirloskar on her appointment said, “It is an honour to be associated with such a revered brand and I relate to its 150 year old legacy and core values and beliefs. As an architect I understand the brand and respect the excellence for high quality, timeless design, skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail. I am proud to be the brand ambassador of Walter Knoll and strengthen its presence amongst the discerning Indians."

Walter Knoll has two productions in Herrenberg, Germany and the designing, research & development, production  and manufacturing of all Walter Knoll products takes place in Germany. 

Markus Benz, CEO, Walter Knoll says, “India is a country with a modern understanding of architecture and design. Increasing wealth, the presence of international premium brands, and appreciation of quality and design, mark India as a growth market. With Alpana Kirloskar as our brand ambassador, this new show space in Delhi , and D & M as our partners we want to further strengthen the brand Walter Knoll in India.”

Deepak Nagraj, Managing Director of D&M says, “D&M and Walter Knoll aim to offer customised, prestigious, comfortable and timeless living spaces for homes and offices with masterly craftsmanship, exquisite materials and sustainable design. The intent is to fulfil the desire for quality of life and creates lasting values for the international lifestyle of today.”

Walter Knoll continues to make its mark in the history of furniture: it has created classic pieces and icons of the avant-garde and is a by-word throughout the world for modern design. Together with renowned architects and designers, including Norman Foster and Pearson Lloyd from Great Britain, EOOS from Austria, Ben van Berkel from the Netherlands, Kengo Kuma from Japan and  Claudio Bellini from Italy, the company creates furniture and furnishes the interiors of buildings worldwide. The expansion plans in India include setting up of a experiential store in Delhi.

The new range of Jaan and Yuuto uses the space in all directions –  360°. Elegant upholstered beds, freely positioned in a room, complemented by boards, upholstered benches, small tables and escritoires – just as useful as they are special. The timeless form, the exceptional comfort and the outstanding design are few of the charectristics of this collection.