An architect by education and a journalist by passion, Mehta pursued a crossroad between her two interests. Having completed an M.Arch from CEPT University in Ahmedabad, she has worked in the field of architectural journalism for over 5 years. Besides content generation for STIR, she continues to teach in architectural schools in Mumbai.
Articles by Meghna Mehta
Raw Collaborative 2019 celebrated contemporary Indian design
by Meghna Mehta Dec 05, 2019
The third edition of the curated show presented a fresh perspective on crafts, and product and textile design at the Le Corbusier’s monumental Mill Owner’s Association in Ahmedabad.
Zaha Hadid Architects' new cultural arts centre, MICA, opens in China
by Meghna Mehta Dec 05, 2019
ZHA-designed Meixihu International Culture & Arts Centre (MICA), located beside Meixi Lake in Changsha, incorporates an art museum, a grand theatre and a multi-purpose hall.
Eight spectacular sites that redefine glamping design across the world
by Meghna Mehta Dec 02, 2019
These sites in Thailand, Portugal, Italy, Bali, India, UK and beyond illustrate how glam-camps set in unique habitats are undergoing a transformation.
Samira Rathod designs a warm, homely workspace in Mumbai
by Meghna Mehta Nov 28, 2019
Samira Rathod Design Atelier (SRDA) crafts an office with airy verandahs, a cow-print lamp and furniture inspired from Noguchi’s artwork.
MPavilion 2019 opens in Melbourne, marks 50 years of Glenn Murcutt’s practice
by Meghna Mehta Nov 16, 2019
Designed by Australian Pritzker laureate Glenn Murcutt, the MPavilion 2019 is an all-white structure with fabric roof, and celebrates climate and environmentally-responsible design.
Sunlight: a conversation between Piers Taylor and Gianni Botsford
by Meghna Mehta Nov 13, 2019
Architect and presenter Piers Taylor speaks to architect Gianni Botsford about his 25-year analytical journey of creating architecture shaped by the movement of the sun.
Gianni Botsford Architects designs a dramatic oculus for Notting Hill home
by Meghna Mehta Nov 06, 2019
A unique dwelling with a copper-clad roof, House in a Garden by Gianni Botsford is designed in the rear garden of an 1840s Notting Hill villa in London.
Arc by Koichi Takada Architects stands apart for its brickwork, rooftop arches
by Meghna Mehta Nov 04, 2019
Arc, a mixed-use building, contributes to the narrative of Sydney with the use of artisanal bricks in arch formations and the steel and glass towers rising into the skyline.
BIG's artificial ski slope atop a waste-to-energy plant opens to public in Copenhagen
by Meghna Mehta Nov 02, 2019
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) designs an architectural landmark with CopenHill - a power plant located on an industrial waterfront, topped with a ski slope, hiking trail and climbing wall.
Expo 2020 Dubai: The Sustainability District to seek solutions on securing our future
by Meghna Mehta Oct 30, 2019
Theme pavilion Terra by Grimshaw Architects, Singapore Pavilion by WOHA, Spain Pavilion by Amann-Canovas-Maruri and pavilions of 10 other nations form the Sustainability District.
Expo 2020 Dubai: The Opportunity District to inspire visitors to act for a better world
by Meghna Mehta Oct 29, 2019
Based on the sub-theme Opportunity, an entire district at the Expo 2020 showcases pavilions of countries like Austria, Japan, Switzerland and Ukraine among others.
Expo 2020 Dubai: The Mobility District to connect people, goods and ideas
by Meghna Mehta Oct 28, 2019
The thematic district at the Expo will feature a Mobility Pavilion by Foster + Partners, UAE Pavilion by Santiago Calatrava, and 10 other pavilions of countries like Belgium and Finland.
New York's Museum of Modern Art re-opens its doors post extensive renovation
by Meghna Mehta Oct 25, 2019
Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler, the new Museum of Modern Art rethinks and reimagines the presentation of art in the heart of Manhattan.
Dezeen Awards 2019 - Design winners
by Meghna Mehta Oct 17, 2019
The intriguing selection of winning projects include Studio Drift, Elvie and MIT Media Lab, being placed in the top ranks by creatives such as Philippe Starck, Yinka Ilori and Aric Chen.
Dezeen Awards 2019 - Architecture winners
by Meghna Mehta Oct 16, 2019
The big reveal of winning projects includes the likes of J Mayer H, Vo Trong and VDGA; judged by a panel of heavyweights such as Sou Fujimoto, Lyndon Neri and Sonali Rastogi.
Four Indian structures win UNESCO heritage awards for conservation
by Meghna Mehta Oct 15, 2019
Three landmarks from Mumbai and one from Ahmedabad won the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, lauding efforts to restore historical structures.
Wooden cabins at the Cardamom Club in Kerala float on a sea of green
by Meghna Mehta Oct 14, 2019
Designed by Bengaluru-based firm Kumar La Noce, the Cardamom Club offers scenic views of the hillside landscape, with the built-up structures adapting to natural environments.
Terreno House by Fernanda Canales in Mexico provides both shelter and openness
by Meghna Mehta Oct 12, 2019
Located in Valle de Bravo, this home by architect Fernanda Canales provides refuge from the region’s radical climate while simultaneously opening up to the vast natural landscape.
Al Wasl dome for Dubai Expo 2020 is an architectural marvel
by Meghna Mehta Oct 08, 2019
The iconic dome structure of Al Wasl Plaza at the Expo 2020 Dubai will provide the largest 360-degree projection surface in the world, offering visitors an unparalleled experience.
University of Toronto’s Daniels Building creates a dialogue between old and new
by Meghna Mehta Oct 05, 2019
The new home for the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design melds urban design with sustainability, bringing a heritage building back to life.
Architecture firm SOM designs 'Moon Village', a full-time lunar habitat
by Meghna Mehta Oct 04, 2019
American architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill takes a giant leap with its design for the ‘Moon Village’, a unique architecture for permanent settlement on the lunar surface.
RIBA joins the Bauhaus100 celebrations with two exhibitions
by Meghna Mehta Oct 02, 2019
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) organises two exhibitions in London – Industrialised and Beyond Bauhaus - as a tribute to honour the Bauhaus centenary.
The Skew House in Kerala blends modern tropical design with traditional architecture
by Meghna Mehta Sep 28, 2019
This family home by Indian boutique firm Thought Parallels, designed amid the picturesque rubber plantation in Kerala, embraces nature with contemporary minimalist features.
Ludwig Godefroy-designed weekend home in Mexico is an open-to-sky fortress
by Meghna Mehta Sep 28, 2019
Architect Godefroy’s Zicatela House in Mexico's Oaxaca is a fresh take on introverted plan as this weekend home appears like a fort from the outside but poses an oasis on the inside.
David Robson on the discipline of architecture over the years
by Meghna Mehta Sep 26, 2019
The British architect, speaking with STIR at the Frame Conclave 2019, discusses the state of architecture, our cities, and his frank opinions about making way for the ‘new’.
Diller Scofidio + Renfro proposes design for the Centre for Music, London
by Meghna Mehta Sep 23, 2019
New York-based firm's concept design for the London Centre for Music brings music to all, creating a public realm for the city’s emerging cultural fabric.
MVRDV proposes to revive The Hague's lost Canals
by Meghna Mehta Sep 21, 2019
MVRDV joins hands with the local population of The Hague in Netherlands to launch its vision to re-open the Dutch city's forgotten canals.
The Dezeen Awards 2019 shortlists announced
by Meghna Mehta Sep 13, 2019
Dezeen revealed its shortlists for 2019 Awards that would identify the most outstanding work, from across the world, in the fields of architecture, interiors, design, and studios.
Heritage meets innovation at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha
by Meghna Mehta Sep 07, 2019
Australian firm Koichi Takada Architects unveiled the designs of the interiors of the National Museum of Qatar, which has been designed by French firm Ateliers Jean Nouvel.
An organic abode by The White Room in the midst of a bustling suburb of Mumbai
by Meghna Mehta Aug 29, 2019
An unconventional approach for the design of an apartment in Mumbai, by The White Room design studio, creates fluid interiors by using organic elements with innovative materials.
Tradition and Technique – Chidori furniture by Kengo Kuma
by Meghna Mehta Aug 24, 2019
In a collaboration with local craftsmen, Chidori furniture was designed by the Japanese architecture office Kengo Kuma and Associates to revive old traditions. Japan
'Modern Heritage' at the Frame Conclave held in Goa
by Meghna Mehta Aug 24, 2019
STIR attends the Frame Conclave in Goa as a Media Partner, to uncover three days of discussions around 'Modern Heritage' and the concerns of the architectural legacy of post-independent India
Gensler proposes a temporary pavilion in front of the Notre-Dame Cathedral
by Meghna Mehta Aug 21, 2019
Gensler unveiled their proposal - not for the roof- but a pavilion adjacent to the cathedral to be used for worship while the Notre-Dame and its roof is being restored.
Technologically advanced architecture by Carlo Ratti Associati
by Meghna Mehta Aug 16, 2019
Carlo Ratti Associati gives honest answers on the approach for the rehabilitation of an office space for Foundation Agnelli in Italy, through its execution that is way ahead of its time.
Jaipur tagged UNESCO World Heritage City Experts speak on how the walled city got the desired status
by Meghna Mehta Aug 13, 2019
STIR speaks to conservation architects Kavita Jain and Minakshi Jain, two of the many people who were actively involved in acquiring for it the World Heritage City status.
Mumbai’s architecture firm Nudes uses straw bales to design a school in Malawi
by Meghna Mehta Aug 06, 2019
Mumbai-based Nudes used straw bales to curate a design for a school in Malawi, East Africa, as it focused on sustainable technology and making the best use of local materials.
John Pawson creates a chapel of wood logs for cyclists in Germany
by Meghna Mehta Aug 01, 2019
British architect John Pawson constructed the Wooden Chapel, one of seven chapels to be built for cyclists as a place for shelter, in Unterliezheim, Germany.
Mumbai's atArchitecture wins Affordable Housing Challenge in Cambodia
by Meghna Mehta Jul 31, 2019
atArchitecture’s design won Building Trust International’s Affordable Housing Challenge in Phnom Penh, for its clever use of space, ventilation strategies, and sensitive approach.
Architecture studio, Elii designs a loving new building for Save The Children in Madrid
by Meghna Mehta Jul 23, 2019
Save The Children Foundation’s refurbished building in Madrid, by architecture firm elii, stimulates a relationship of affection towards the centre with its minimalist designs.
MVRDV's project in Pune, India, sets a model example for a new approach to housing
by Meghna Mehta Jul 23, 2019
Jacob van Rijs, principal and co-founder of MVRDV, describes the firm’s first Indian project, Future Towers, as an effort to bring together people from different backgrounds.
Dreaming reality An interview with Rafael Aranda
by Meghna Mehta Jul 12, 2019
Rafael Aranda of Spanish firm RCR Arquitectes - the 2017 laureates of the coveted Pritzker Prize – highlights the importance of collaborative thinking and designing.
World Architecture Festival (WAF) announces its shortlist for 2019
by Meghna Mehta Jul 06, 2019
World Architecture Festival reinforces a sustainable future as it announces 534 entries, majorly from China, Australia, UK, US and India, for the awards to be held in Amsterdam.
AR House Awards announce Japan's General Design Co. as 2019 winners
by Meghna Mehta Jul 02, 2019
General Design Co’s house in Kamitomii (Japan) has been announced as the winner of this year’s AR House awards, alongside two Highly Commended and three Commended projects.
Book Release | Timeless Houses: Promoting diversity in architecture
by Meghna Mehta Jun 25, 2019
The book ‘Timeless Houses’, takes us on a journey of architectural diversities exhibiting 17 residences designed by experts from four countries.
Waste-management facility in UAE gets a coat of opulence by ZHA
by Meghna Mehta Jun 04, 2019
A sweeping curve that resembles the surrounding desert sand dunes tethers aptly to the client’s needs, philosophies and requirements; what more does a building need?
The Susa International Train Station lays low while blending with the context
by Meghna Mehta Jun 04, 2019
The International Train Station designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates for the Italian town of Susa, respects heritage and subtly bows to its picturesque natural context.
Heatherwick's Vessel ascends its way to NYC recognition
by Meghna Mehta Jun 03, 2019
Inspired by Indian stepwells, the Vessel, designed by Heatherwick Studio, is an impressive centrepiece in the highly anticipated Hudson Yards area of New York.
A cultural context for the National Museum of Qatar by Jean Nouvel
by Meghna Mehta Jun 02, 2019
Ateliers Jean Nouvel designs a sculptural edifice for the new National Museum of Qatar, imbibing a sensitive approach to heritage architecture, modernism and its people.
Traditional Iranian roots become an architectural identity for Next Office
by Meghna Mehta May 25, 2019
The design of the Civic Centre in Sadra, Iran, is an example of how cultural evaluation can be used to develop a renewed image that can uplift the architectural fabric of an area.
Kengo Kuma punctuates the city fabric in Paris with green design
by Meghna Mehta May 24, 2019
A hospitality project designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates in Paris breaks conventional stereotypes about buildings by creating a green oasis within the dense city fabric.
REFUSE! studio takes a vibrant spin on a cycling studio
by Meghna Mehta May 24, 2019
An indoor cycling studio in Mexico, inspired by the ‘Tour de France’, designed using popping colours and endless energy, makes one immediately want to exercise.
Tato designs an unconventional and innovative house in Japan
by Meghna Mehta May 22, 2019
Tato Architects experiments with the way a home for a family of three is designed - with a single void space without walls, minimal storage and maximum interaction.
Studio Anna Heringer uses local means to build global architecture in China
by Meghna Mehta May 22, 2019
An exemplar for local-meets-global, Studio Anna Heringer designs three hostels in China creating climate effective, locally sustainable and natural buildings.
Kéré Architecture uses design as a catalyst for community living
by Meghna Mehta May 21, 2019
Education gets a new life at this small town - Koudougou in West Africa, where Kéré Architecture has designed a humble school using 'local' as their first clue and 'community' as their second.