The Equip-Group of Companies held its Grand Gala and Appreciation Dinner celebration at the Tanglin Club, Churchill Ballroom on 5th November 2014. In attendance was a roster of distinguished Italian guests including Mrs. Francesca Rosani of the Embassy of Italy, Commercial Office; Mrs. Veronica Manson, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute Singapore; Mrs. Raffaella Orsini, Secretary General of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore; Andrea Bregoli and Luca Boschini, CEO and Export Sales Manager of Italian Bathroom Mixer brand, iB Rubinetterie, and Ekwin Chua of Baldwin Hardware. “The Grand Gala celebration was brought into conception with the sole purpose of extending our appreciation to all our valued clients and partners”, expressed Adrian Loh, Executive Director of The Equip-Group of Companies, “it was also a perfect evening to strengthen our relationship with our valued clients and celebrate Equip-Design’s 40th year anniversary”.
Six local and regional awards were given to architectural, interior design firms and homeowners for outstanding local and international projects. Recipients of the awards were Design Intervention, for Unconventional Design Award; RG Architects, for Most Dynamic Award- Local Segment; Mr. Hendra Wong, for Most Dynamic Award- International Segment; WAL Associates Pte Ltd, for Luxurious Italian Designer Locks and Bath Fittings Award; ZA Architects for Minimalist Design Award; and PT Alam Bali, for Luxurious Bathroom Award- Hospitality Segment, for their work in Renaissance Uluwatu Hotel, Bali.
The event allowed a wonderful opportunity for guests to network while allowing them enjoyment of a hand-picked 4-course gourmet western meal. Welcoming the guests with an opening address was Alvin Loh, Managing Director of Equip-Design. While dining, the guests enjoyed music from a 3-piece jazz band. In addition, special guest speaker Adelina Pang was welcomed to the stage to share some tips on Feng Shui for the home. The night concluded with a nostalgic video of Singapore 40 years ago as well as Equip-Design’s humble beginnings when it started out 40 years ago in Plaza Singapura.