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
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.