by Devanshi Shah Nov 09, 2021
A parallel look at two RIBA's annual Stephen Lawrence Prize shortlisted projects by London-based Craftworks and Denizen Works.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Nov 04, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky visits Expo 2020 Dubai where spectacle-driven architecture is the core of the new smart city of the future; shares his list of 20 must-see pavilions.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 15, 2021
In an interview with Ok Computer directors Pooja Shetty and Neil Pagedar, STIR unravels the use of modern Indian architecture in the web series currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
by Devanshi Shah Aug 19, 2021
The pavilions look to re-modulate how we read cities, through nine interventions designed and conceptualised by some of the most renowned Japanese architects and artists.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Jul 17, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky reviews a retrospective of the work of James Wines of SITE, whose unique drawings not merely depict architecture but critique and attack it.
by Jerry Elengical May 31, 2021
On the occasion of the decorated Japanese architect’s 80th birthday, STIR presents a journey through the many forms and personas adopted by Ito throughout his career.
by Jerry Elengical May 26, 2021
The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced a digital collaboration with Google Arts & Culture, showcasing 15 stories free to view from the RIBA collection.
by Devanshi Shah Apr 05, 2021
Promoted by Teatro dell’architettura Foundation, chaired by Mario Botta, the award is presented every two years to practices that have made a significant contribution to contemporary architecture.
by Rahul Kumar Mar 12, 2021
Within Contradiction, a solo presentation by Nature Morte, explores the recognisable symbols of flags and architectural columns for potent expression on socio-political disparities.
by Zohra Khan Nov 13, 2020
The London-based studio has conceptualised galleries, a movie theatre, and an arena for live architecture talks in an immersive virtual format for Spanish festival, Arquia Proxima.
by Meghna Mehta Sep 10, 2020
The first episode in the documentary series Practice by Laura Mark and Jim Stephenson features UK-based architect Piers Taylor and his Invisible Studio.
by STIRworld Aug 03, 2020
Located in Sydney, the rejuvenated old shop house includes an aquaponics pond, green roof and solar panel facade system with battery storage and rainwater harvesting facilities.
by STIRworld Jul 28, 2020
On the 69th birthday of Santiago Calatrava Valls, STIR commemorates the Valencia-born architect's inspirations, inventions, neo-futuristic designs and all things biological.
by Devanshi Shah Jul 15, 2020
Sergei Tchoban, a Russian and German architect, and the 2018 recipient of the European Prize for Architecture, speaks with STIR about his transcontinental practice.
by Meghna Mehta Jul 14, 2020
The Buffelsdrift Farm in Klein Karoo, SA, won gold at the International Domus Restoration and Conservation Award for restoring the heritage buildings using traditional techniques.
by Zohra Khan Jun 16, 2020
SO-IL from New York transforms Lisbon's Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology in a landscape of encounters and conversations as it reopens post closure due to COVID-19.
by Jaipur Rugs May 18, 2020
The leading Indian design houses weave a series of 12 designs inspired from the Bauhaus movement and Ottoman styles to reinterpret India’s architectural heritage.
by STIRworld Apr 15, 2020
As the world battles the novel coronavirus, STIR draws a comprehensive list of design and architectural solutions that are helping fight and prevent the spread of the disease.
by Zohra Khan Mar 28, 2020
Freestyle: Architecture Adventures in Mass Media by the London-based studio stages a peppy virtual reality setup tracing the impact of technology on architecture of the past.
by Anupam Bansal Mar 23, 2020
In views from leading architects, Anupam Bansal (ABRD Architects) writes on the recent Supreme Court judgment that does not prohibit unregistered practice of architecture in India.
by STIRworld Mar 14, 2020
As museums and galleries shut doors and major events get suspended due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, STIR brings you a list of missed action in art, design and architecture.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Feb 20, 2020
The sculptural interventions by Henkin with the exhibition Props, at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, defy our notions on the obvious settings of built-up spaces.
by Zohra Khan Feb 04, 2020
A multi-sensorial exhibition at the Danish gallery brings six offbeat spatial installations that pique curiosity and makes learning design and architecture a fun process.
by STIRworld Dec 30, 2019
STIR rounds up 10 projects that were being worked on drawing boards across the world in 2019; those that chart out a sustainable, modern and technologically advanced future.
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.
by Zohra Khan Sep 16, 2019
ROCA London Gallery’s autumn exhibition examines the state of contemporary architectural drawing, revealing its potential and questioning possible futures in the post digital era.
by Maulik Yagnik Aug 19, 2019
The French city has transformed from a historical landmark to a tapestry of contemporary architectural icons, studded with works by internationally renowned designers.
by Avantika Shankar Jul 18, 2019
The design firm from Milan – creator of architectural structure made of mushroom mycelium – explains why the fungus material is a sustainable building material for architects.
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.
by Apurva Bose Dutta May 21, 2019
The Bangkok based architect discusses his ideologies and how architecture and design not only influence the society and culture, but in turn get affected by them too.
by Jincy Iype Oct 30, 2021
STIR delves into the architectural exhibition focused on Renzo Piano’s G124 project that highlights young architects, inclusion, nature, suburbs, and creativity.
by Jerry Elengical, Anmol Ahuja Oct 29, 2021
Studying the varying inspirations behind the spaces of the hit Netflix series, STIR delves into the evocative architectural aspects of what makes Squid Game immensely bingeable.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Jul 08, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky visits an architectural exhibition on the work of Francisco Gonzalez-Pulido at the Museo Metropolitano in Monterrey, Mexico.
by Devanshi Shah Jun 24, 2021
STIR revisits the iconic Barcelona home after its authentic, careful restoration, which earned it a Special Mention in the 2021 European Award for Architectural Heritage Intervention.
by Anmol Ahuja Feb 05, 2021
Designed by Turkish architectural design studio Hayri Atak, this unique parametric skyscraper design set in Dubai seeks ‘electric’ inspiration from vertical wind turbines.
by STIRworld Jan 05, 2021
The Ghanaian-Scottish architect and educator is the second woman recipient to have won the prestigious honour in view of her outstanding contribution to architectural education.
by Zohra Khan Sep 10, 2020
STIR X LOCO Design bring architectural photographer Edmund Sumner with critic and curator Vladimir Belogolovsky to discuss the nuances of storytelling with two different mediums.
by Jincy Iype Feb 24, 2020
STIR in conversation with the award-winning architectural lighting designer on the challenges of illuminating the London Underground, and what makes for good design.
by Zohra Khan Oct 26, 2019
Made in Tokyo: Architecture and Living, 1964/2020 curated by Japanese studio, Atelier Bow-Wow examines the shifting socio-architectural landscape of Tokyo through the lens of the popular games.
by Zohra Khan Aug 03, 2019
Anton Repponen’s itinerant project Misplaced Series removes architectural icons of New York from their distinctive environment and teleports them to mysterious landscapes.
by Jincy Iype Dec 01, 2021
Surrendering itself as a gift to the heavens, Secret Sky is a sculptural architectural installation by Catie Newell of Alibi Studio, where an old, disused barn is given a new life.
by Sonal Shah Nov 30, 2021
STIR speaks with some of the greatest icons of our times – Indian architect Iftikhar M. Kadri reminisces on his rich and fulfilling architectural practice on his 92nd birthday this year.
by Jincy Iype Nov 25, 2021
The Hospitality Center by Megabudka in Russia draws visually from local architectural heritage and contemporary design, articulated as a set of ebony-clad geometric volumes.
by Jincy Iype Nov 18, 2021
ecoLogicStudio sets examples of resilient infrastructures and restoring ecosystems with an inflatable air purifying machine and a green architectural system, at COP26 this year.
by Devanshi Shah Nov 08, 2021
Luxury goods company LVMH worked with Japanese architectural firm SANAA to renovate the iconic structure, retaining its interior and exterior Art Nouveau and Art Deco details.
by Jerry Elengical Oct 23, 2021
Now transformed into a museum, the structure is regarded as a significant part of the postmodern architectural canon in London, having served as the Jencks family home.
by Anmol Ahuja Oct 16, 2021
Characterised by strong visual and architectural contrast, this structure in Yinchuan city boasts an industrial aesthetic in its exterior, embracing biophilic principles in its interiors.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 07, 2021
Mumbai-based Spasm Design’s winning proposal for the new building on the KJ Somaiya campus analyses Indian architectural typologies and archetypes.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Sep 23, 2021
US-based installation artist, Sarah Oppenheimer, with her latest work S-334473 at MASS MoCA, like her previous works, overlaps the wonder of art and architectural precision.
by Jincy Iype Sep 22, 2021
Ortiz’s architectural concept draws from the indigenous ‘Taperá style’ to emerge as a glass walled, modern Brazilian house topped by a green oblique roof that merges with its lush site.
by Nadezna Siganporia Aug 25, 2021
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba of Palomba Serafini Associati transformed a 17th century rundown former oil mill into a serene holiday home that respects its architectural heritage.
by Jerry Elengical Aug 12, 2021
The 1000-seater cinema hall in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, employs postmodern references to local architectural landmarks in a playful and instantly memorable design scheme.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Aug 09, 2021
Architectural light installations by London-based sculptor, Nathaniel Rackowe, carry a minimalistic streak to let the viewers be a participant to their meaning-making exercise.
by Jerry Elengical Jul 29, 2021
In a packed neighbourhood, surrounded by residential towers, this multi-family home creates a dramatic architectural statement with jutting planes and irregular volumetry.
by Anmol Ahuja Jun 17, 2021
Meandering along the Y, this popular hospitality destination in Victoria, Australia, develops as an architectural landmark in the region, emerging from challenging site conditions.
by Aastha D. Jun 10, 2021
Marcelo Spina and Georgina Huljich's new book - Mute Icons-and Other Dichotomies on the Real in Architecture - brings alive the meanings of architectural form in new and unexpected ways.
by Dilpreet Bhullar May 16, 2021
Architectural design studio based in Cambridge creates works that are informed by the cross-disciplinary approach to let the viewers have a moment of interest and escapism.
by Devanshi Shah Apr 15, 2021
ABIBOO Studio, an award-winning architectural firm, and an international team of scientists from SONet propose an actionable and economical solution to urban settlement on Mars.
by STIRworld Apr 09, 2021
On the American architect’s 62nd death anniversary, we put the spotlight on his unforgettable architectural contribution to cinema.
by Jincy Iype Apr 06, 2021
Eis is a German architectural student and photographer who reimagines dull grey cityscapes to be filled with whimsical, colourful buildings with his Formalismus series.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 09, 2021
Located in the surf village of Troncones in Guerrero, Mexico, the villas of Punta Majahua eye tranquil luxury for their guests with an organic and fluid architectural style.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Mar 02, 2021
The immersive light sculptures by the German artist Hans Kotter, punctuated with abstract shapes and bright contrast, breathe new life into architectural spaces.
by Jincy Iype Feb 05, 2021
The sprawling, “new generation luxury villa” undulates within a lush garden by the Mediterranean, referencing Sardinia’s architectural and geographic elements in its design.
by Deniz Incedayi Jan 25, 2021
Deniz Incedayi discusses the Museum of Troy by Yalin Architectural Design, an ancient Turkish site of the epic tale embodied in contemporary architecture.
by Jones John Jan 09, 2021
The Absurd Beauty of Space at the Hamburger Kunsthalle self-consciously attempts at integrating architectural contexts within its curation.
by Rahul Kumar Jan 05, 2021
Belgian multidisciplinary artist Hans Op de Beeck creates architectural scale works that invite viewers to wander and discover a magical world.
by Zohra Khan Dec 23, 2020
Repurposed architectural elements and an exquisite collection of vintage objects evoke a memory of the past in this north Indian home.
by STIRworld Dec 12, 2020
Led by Michelle De Lucchi, AMDL CIRCLE has designed the Atelier and Sweet Suite stations as part of a larger architectural research that aims to bridge man, nature and technology.
by STIRworld Oct 15, 2020
In the city of Berlin, Dutch architectural firm OMA has designed the new Axel Springer building to symbolise the media and technology company’s next step into the digital world.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Oct 01, 2020
Vladimir Belogolovsky reviews the 1980 seminal Modern Architecture: A Critical History, arguably the most authoritative architectural treatise undertaken by a single author.
by Zohra Khan Sep 24, 2020
The Swiss architectural firm with Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli open an experiential facility that features a 30 ft tall chocolate fountain in an ode to the popular Lindor truffles.
by STIRworld Sep 19, 2020
The monument explores the relationship between people and their surroundings by employing classical architectural motifs and the theme of transparency.
by Meghna Mehta Sep 15, 2020
Simplicity, sublimity, natural light and clean lines define the architectural language of this home-away-from-home in Alibaug near Mumbai.
by Meghna Mehta Sep 03, 2020
Veteran Indian architect Shirish Beri shares a poetic account of his visits to architectural pilgrimages from across the globe, part of his upcoming book ‘Wanderings and Ponderings’.
by Meghna Mehta Jul 25, 2020
Designed by Peter Elliot Architecture + Urban Design, the new Centre in Melbourne pays homage to the original architectural language with a contemporary vibe.
by STIRworld Jul 03, 2020
South African firm SAOTA builds a contemporary dwelling within the ‘cabin country’ architectural context, employing stacking and suspension techniques in its design, in Ontario, Canada.
by Zohra Khan Jun 23, 2020
The Swiss architectural firm exposes the original concrete construction of a Japanese retail hub to design the global flagship store for fashion brand UNIQLO.
by Rahul Kumar Apr 08, 2020
Contemporary Indian artist Asim Waqif is developing forms of architectural scale by growing deliberately controlled bamboo for an upcoming sculpture park by Samdani Art Foundation.
by Jincy Iype Mar 18, 2020
The Dutch architectural firm presents a design solution for unused, urban spaces with Tainan Spring’s masterplan, which is replete with water bodies and local plant varieties.
by Jincy Iype Mar 05, 2020
The Chinese architectural firm converts a former, abandoned church into an abode for poetry, housing 1000 books in various languages in its metallic, revamped interiors.
by STIRworld Feb 20, 2020
Launched at the STIR Gallery in New Delhi, the book features over 50 fascinating architectural projects that never got built, and essays that discuss the idea of unbuilt India.
by Zohra Khan Feb 15, 2020
The two architectural firms bring nature and technology in a sculpturesque urban installation, Sandwaves, in the sand-swept landscape of Diriyah, in Saudi Arabia.
by Zohra Khan Jan 16, 2020
In its winning concept, the Scandinavian architectural firm combines the goodness of a city and a village to form a new housing typology for a low-rise neighbourhood in Copenhagen.
by Jincy Iype Jan 04, 2020
The Netherlands based photographer inspires fresh perspective with his stunning aerial shots of architectural and human landscapes around the world.
by STIRworld Dec 25, 2019
STIR’s roundup of the top 10 design and architectural projects of 2019 that were energy-efficient, sustainable, and paved the way for a greener future.
by Zohra Khan Nov 26, 2019
The Beijing-based architect, whose free-flowing designs have turned around the architectural landscape of China, turns 44 today.
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.
by STIRworld Nov 01, 2019
The bionic lightweight structures made by the researchers and students at the University of Stuttgart explore the integrative use of computational processes in architectural design.
by Sourabh Gupta Oct 24, 2019
Architect Sourabh Gupta elucidates on the choreography between light and the built environment, and his tryst with the architectural works of Le Corbusier and Peter Zumthor.
by Jincy Iype Oct 02, 2019
The British architectural firm echoes Hearst’s commitment to sustainability through the design of her eponymous fashion brand’s new store in London’s Mayfair neighbourhood.
by Bimal Patel Sep 18, 2019
At the Frame Conclave 2019 in Goa, Bimal Patel delved into the late Indian architect's architectural style, describing what it means to think rationally and design practically.
by Zohra Khan Sep 09, 2019
Nine architectural colours from the Architectural Polychromy theory of Le Corbusier find a vivid expression in this latest collection of RADO watches.
by Amit Khanna Sep 09, 2019
Amit Khanna reminisces a memorable sojourn walking through the modern architectural masterpiece of Wolfson College – a hidden gem unlike most other Oxford colleges.
by Jincy Iype Aug 31, 2019
Located at the new wing of the Aventura Mall in Miami, Florida, the newest Apple store is a vision in white as it draws inspiration from the region’s nautical and architectural roots.
by Shirish Beri Aug 23, 2019
Veteran Indian architect Shirish Beri writes an open letter to architectural students and faculty, questioning the state of architectural education and the need for a change.
by STIRworld Aug 23, 2019
The four stations along the Haramain High-Speed, designed by Foster + Partners, are inspired by the ancient architectural traditions of the region.
by Ronitaa Italia Aug 17, 2019
Here’s an architectural marvel that stands out as much as it blends in with its uber historic environment in Berlin’s Museum Island.
by Dan Hogman Aug 07, 2019
Architect and artist Dan Hogman illustrates a component of soft landscape - the shrubs - and its presentation in architectural drawings as seen in elevation.
by Manish Gulati Aug 02, 2019
Architect Manish Gulati recants his recent trip to the scenic city of Srinagar in Kashmir, exploring myriad architectural delicacies in wood.
by STIRworld Jul 17, 2019
Dutch architectural firm MVRDV exhibited an installation of four towers - highlighting concepts central to the firm - at the Tyrolean Architecture Centre in Innsbruck, Austria.
by Shreya Ahuja Jul 16, 2019
The White Tree, in Montpellier city of France, offers an architectural feast that promotes outdoor living to enhance relationships with one another and the environment.
by Pragnya Rao Jun 27, 2019
Take a peek into the latest exhibition, An Architectural Future History from the BIG Bang to Singularity, by Bjarke Ingels and DAC, introducing a new philosophy of formgiving.
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.
by Mrinalini Ghadiok Jun 03, 2019
Discussing the nuances of architectural drawing and sketching, Dan Hogman shows us the ropes on how to construct perspectives and how to perceive construction.
by Devanshi Shah Jun 02, 2019
The collaboration questions the boundary between architectural and art practices, we take a look at Kirk Kapital's corporate headquarter designed by them in Denmark.
by Zohra Khan May 24, 2019
ZJJZ, a Shanghai-based architectural practice designs ‘WoodHouse Hotel’ – a series of 10 charred timber cabins atop a hill in rural China.
by Zohra Khan May 22, 2019
Inspired by architectural icons designed by famed Pritzker laureates, Andrea Stinga creates a playful series of models to star in a video titled 'My First Pritzker'.
by Anmol Ahuja Nov 17, 2021
Delving on the dire question: “What would the Earth look like if man disappeared suddenly?”, French photographer Romain Veillon captures enduring architecture in ruin, bloom, and transition.
by Anmol Ahuja Oct 27, 2021
Designed as a “love letter to journalism”, the world of Wes Anderson’s latest film is an enunciation of the director’s penchant for all things symmetric, pastel, and picture-perfect.
by Jincy Iype Oct 24, 2021
With Sacred Spaces, Poirier photographs the glorious insides of modernist churches, contemplating what makes these religious structures sacral and contemporary.
by Jincy Iype, Anmol Ahuja Oct 13, 2021
STIR engages in an inquisitive conversation with the photographer and author of Contemporary House India to gauge the essence of the modern Indian residence.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 06, 2021
The exhibition celebrating first anniversary explores Kyoto’s modern architecture through 26 projects under seven themes with photographs, models and other archival material.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Sep 30, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky speaks with Michael Webb about his lengthy student career, inventing “Bowellism”, much celebrated thesis project Sin Palace, and his Archigram years.
by Anmol Ahuja Sep 09, 2021
Built on the nigh spiritual belief that light nourishes light, Eindhoven-based innovators Vantot design 'Sunseeker' as an energy-neutral illumination solution for public spaces.
by Rahul Kumar Jul 17, 2021
Photographer Luisa Lambri and architect and artist Bijoy Jain explore the ideas of space and line through the lens of history and material in their distinct practices.
by Anmol Ahuja Jun 03, 2021
In an intervention unbound by scale and innovation, sophisticated technology meets reverent conservation practices for an amiable solution to restore the historical arena’s hypogeum.
by Sudipto Ghosh May 08, 2021
Ghosh recalls his late teacher, guide and confidant, architect-urban designer MN Ashish Ganju, whose indigenous practice of architecture found anchors in local cultural practices.
by STIRworld Apr 01, 2021
Designed for the coast of Qatar, the Eco-Floating Hotel generates clean energy by rotating in accordance with the aquatic currents while providing a moving panorama of views.
by Jincy Iype Mar 04, 2021
STIR chats with Kerwin about his ongoing photography series Uninhabited, which highlights the intrigue, beauty and solitude that reside within abandoned structures of the world.
by Anmol Ahuja Feb 24, 2021
Merging product design and digital, imaginary architecture, Studiopepe manifests a fictional plane to house and showcase their manifesto of projects from last year.
by Anmol Ahuja Jan 14, 2021
The Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities, Italy, has announced a call for bids to conserve and restore the hypogeum of the Colosseum, and enclose it with a “reversible solution”
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Dec 02, 2020
Vladimir Belogolovsky discusses architect Tchoban’s exhibition as it marks Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s 300th anniversary and questions authenticity, authorship, and artistic freedom.
by Zohra Khan Dec 01, 2020
Ignite - Reinventing Thompson Center, Chicago, curated by Vladimir Belogolovsky, invites proposals to develop a new vision for a 35-year-old gem of late 20th century architecture.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Nov 16, 2020
Indian artist Parul Gupta aims to dismantle geometrical symmetry through this work that never left her studio.
by Zohra Khan Nov 03, 2020
STIR X LOCO Design bring architect Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai with Dutch photographer Iwan Baan to share thoughts on travelling and stillness as part of the same continuum.
by Meghna Mehta Sep 29, 2020
A visual documentation of the destruction and restoration of Hammam Khisti-i-Kopruk, one of Afghanistan's famed heritage sites, from a book written by Tanvi Maheshwari.
by Zohra Khan Aug 06, 2020
STIR X LOCO Design present RIBA Director of Education, David Gloster, in dialogue with architect Odile Decq on the joys and perils of education in architecture.
by Dan Hogman Apr 08, 2020
Artist and architect Dan Hogman sketches a slice of the students’ favourite Powell Library from UCLA campus in Los Angeles, California.
by Dan Hogman Mar 11, 2020
Artist and architect Dan Hogman sketches one of Southern California's finest examples of the early 'temples of finance' in quick but meticulous strokes.
by Meghna Mehta Feb 28, 2020
STIR @ Women in Design 2020+: The Beirut-born architect talks about mud brick architecture, her rehabilitation work, and being inspired by Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy.
by Dan Hogman Feb 19, 2020
Artist and architect Dan Hogman brings alive a gem from the heart of San Fran in quick, but meticulous strokes.
by Zohra Khan Jan 11, 2020
The immersive video installation by the London-based studio replaces the physical gate of Deoksugung Palace with a digital one to explore the meaning of heritage in today’s time.
by Dan Hogman Jan 01, 2020
Artist and architect Dan Hogman runs a quick tutorial on how to capture a classic frame of the monumental yet utterly simple City Hall of California’s Pasadena city.
by Dan Hogman Dec 25, 2019
Artist and architect Dan Hogman walks us through a sketched perspective of acclaimed architect Michael Maltzan’s modular housing built for the homeless.
by Dan Hogman Dec 11, 2019
Artist and architect Dan Hogman sketches Hong Kong’s popular destination, the Peak Tower, which is prominent on the city’s skyline due to its distinct form.
by Dan Hogman Nov 27, 2019
Artist and architect Dan Hogman covers his first ceiling in a tutorial, sketching the insides of the monumental Arc de Triomphe Paris.
by Dan Hogman Nov 06, 2019
Artist and architect Dan Hogman sketches the iconic Hollyhock House in Los Angeles with the same spirit of free reign that Frank Lyoyd Wright described as 'California Romanza'.
by Dan Hogman Oct 30, 2019
Artist and architect Dan Hogman walks us to the historic Gamble House, an iconic winter residence turned National Historic Landmark in Pasadena city of California.
by Dan Hogman Oct 09, 2019
Artist and architect Dan Hogman sketches Los Angeles’ once most costliest landmark, the spectacular private residence, known as The Stimson House.
by Dan Hogman Oct 02, 2019
Artist and architect Dan Hogman walks us through his Venetian holiday by sketching a still moment from the Italian city that bursts with romance.
by Dan Hogman Sep 25, 2019
Artist and architect Dan Hogman provides a visual feast to the eyes with every stroke as he sketches the Gothic-inspired façade of Ace Hotel Downtown in Los Angeles.
by Dan Hogman Sep 18, 2019
Artist and architect Dan Hogman turns a memory of a Romanian ornate fenestration into a beautiful souvenir.
by David Chipperfield Jun 04, 2019
Known for his cutting edge designs that are as avant-garde as contextually sensitive, the celebrated architect shares his thoughts on the process of envisioning architecture.
by STIRworld Jun 03, 2019
‘Building Images’ is a video by PLANE-SITE that explores new image-based identities in architecture and how social media is impacting design practices today.
by Gautam Bhatia Jun 02, 2019
Gautam Bhatia pulls out priceless sketches made by the famous architect Laurie Baker, as he refers to a biography he wrote for him many years ago.
by Gautam Bhatia Jun 02, 2019
Referencing sketches from his own personal notebook, Gautam Bhatia talks about the role of a drawing in his practice as an architect and artist.
by Gautam Bhatia Jun 02, 2019
As we pull pages out of the prolific architect, BV Doshi’s personal sketchbook, Gautam Bhatia reflects on the practice of sketching and its influence.
by Roger Connah Jun 02, 2019
Roger Connah decodes his multi-layered sketch book pages that contain not only design ideas, but thoughts that enable an idea to become a design.
by Anmol Ahuja Dec 03, 2021
Through conceptual proposals of an “adaptive house” set against different environs, UK-based minD Studio examines the evolving needs of a house as a structure and an institution.
by Jincy Iype Dec 03, 2021
via.’s Atrium House is a clubhouse in Hong Kong with layered spaces and pavilions dressed in Chinese blue brick, its spatial scheme inspired from Chinese heritage courtyard houses.
by Jincy Iype Dec 02, 2021
Shanghai United Design Group intentionally kept the Dysis Chapel of Poly Shallow Sea in Hainan, China, non-religious in nature, highlighting instead, enduring spirituality and romance.
by Anmol Ahuja Dec 02, 2021
Bringing the luxury fashion brand’s 50th Couture collection to China, Balenciaga’s refurbishment of the museum showcases a tapestried contrast to the concrete exteriors.
by Devanshi Shah Dec 02, 2021
Interactive and multi-sensory exhibits and installations at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in the United States is a theatre of war.
by Jincy Iype Nov 29, 2021
Introspective and spiritual in approach, Studio 10’s Hall of Immortality in the Longshan Cemetery in rural China is a triangular concrete monolith symbolising the inescapability of death.
by Anmol Ahuja Nov 29, 2021
Located atop a quaint South Tyrol vineyard, the villa by Peter Pichler Architecture draws its geometric, low-lying form from the terraced landscape surrounding it.
by Devanshi Shah Nov 27, 2021
Connecting tradition, craftsmanship and innovation, the store integrates the use of aluminium with the charm of a traditional Japanese building typology.
by Jerry Elengical Nov 25, 2021
The nominees were selected from the winners of the RIBA International Award for Excellence by a jury featuring Es Devlin, Jeanne Gang, Rosanna Hu, Gustavo Utrabo, and Odile Decq.
by Jincy Iype Nov 23, 2021
Clothed in canary yellow, PIG Design’s NEOBIO in Shenzhen, China, is inspired by fantastical childhood memories, as a refreshing departure from streamlined, grey workspaces.
by Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Nov 22, 2021
SPASM Design Architects brings a new breed of vacation stays that are self-sustaining, prefab, made with recycled materials, and can be entirely assembled on site.
by Indranjan Banerjee Nov 21, 2021
With a focus on contemporary design practices in Islamic traditions, the curator of the triennial prize speaks to STIR on the works of the one winner and eight finalists.
by Jincy Iype Nov 20, 2021
Gehry elevates fragrances to an art form by capturing “visual movement” and the spirit of sailing in the Les Extraits perfume bottles with crumpled aluminium tops.
by Devanshi Shah Nov 20, 2021
Dubbed Darwin Bucky, the tessellated structure is the product of a collaboration between Abhay Mangaldas and Ahmedabad-based firm, andblack design studio.
by Zohra Khan Nov 19, 2021
The Shanghai-based studio’s design embodies the Chinese concept of the dichotomy of two elements that exist in opposition yet complement each other.
by Devanshi Shah Nov 18, 2021
The multimedia exhibition is a deep conversation between MVRDV’s practice and working methodology, that is presented through sketches, models and digital data.
by Zohra Khan Nov 18, 2021
Rector of Politecnico, Ferruccio Resta, in conversation with STIR, talks about the responsibility and challenges of being at the forefront of Italy’s oldest technical university.
by Nitija Immanuel Nov 17, 2021
The new home interiors collaboration is a modern interpretation of traditional aesthetic set against India’s historic locales of Amer, Kochi and Jaisalmer.
by Afra Safa Nov 16, 2021
Which structure is the symbol of Tehran - the Āzādi Tower, a memorial of the time of individual freedoms, or the Milad Tower that is ever present in photographs? A study.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Nov 15, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky speaks with Cino Zucchi about urbanity, excessive social engineering, and his own design methodology the architect refers to as “reverse engineering”.
by Jerry Elengical Nov 14, 2021
Designed by Asunción-based firm Equipo de Arquitectura on a narrow site, this home uses flexible partitions and contextual design to facilitate adaptive spatial choreography.
by Anmol Ahuja Nov 12, 2021
The Importance of Being an Architect at the Milan Design Film Festival investigates the responsibility of architects in building 'tomorrow' through ACPV’s dexterous body of work.
by Nadezna Siganporia Nov 12, 2021
Concrete and glass forms wrapped around a central courtyard turn a former warehouse, built in 1964, in the Hudson River valley into the home for post-war Italian art.
by Jincy Iype Nov 11, 2021
The Rock is a private residence perched and part of a rocky outcrop overlooking a lake in Whistler, growing as an array of choreographed levels prioritising views to its hilly site.
by Manu Sharma Nov 10, 2021
Auckland-based creatives Uwe Rieger and Yinan Liu discuss their work within the realm of spatial new media practices.
by STIRworld Nov 08, 2021
Designed within the Beaverton headquarters of Nike, the building’s architecture and sport facilities are conceived to capture athletes in motion at full speed.
by Jerry Elengical Nov 08, 2021
Laden with interesting propositions, this wellness hotel designed by studio noa* network of architecture reveals a set of gabled, timber-clad structures complementing its context.
by Jincy Iype Nov 07, 2021
Located in Bordeaux, France, Sacre Coeur is intentionally sans decoration and opulence, to solemnise in its austere beauty, the robust architecture of stone, and simple living.
by Nadezna Siganporia Nov 06, 2021
The London-based studio’s House Recast uses coloured and patterned concrete to refurbish the structural and decorative details of this former Victorian home.
by Manu Sharma Nov 03, 2021
Iranian critical maker Behnaz Farahi explores their cutting-edge creative practice along with the theoretical grounding that it is built upon.
by Shilpa Das Nov 02, 2021
The 'father of Indian furniture design', GU brought the knowledge of the world's best, nurtured the field through his teachings and emphasised the spirit of humility and service in design.
by Devanshi Shah Nov 02, 2021
The Vienna Design Week is one of Austria’s largest curated design festivals, transforming the city of Vienna into a hotspot for design with its events, exhibitions, tours and workshops.
by Zohra Khan Nov 01, 2021
Drawing from triggers on how space can activate behaviours, the pavilion design by the Shanghai-based studio turns a countryside landscape in China into a public space.
by Anmol Ahuja Oct 31, 2021
Designed as a minimal villa where light and people can move freely akin to a “fish in the water”, the Internal Landscape Villa is influenced by the Greek Atrium Displuviatum.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Oct 29, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky speaks with Ippolito Pestellini Laparelli on his OPEN! transformation at the Russian Pavilion; the recipient of a special mention at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 28, 2021
The Franco-Colombian scientist's urban theory of ‘15-minute city’ is a concept where everyone has access to all facilities and resources within a 15-minute walk or bike ride.
by Pallavi Mehra Oct 28, 2021
The Edinburgh-based designer discusses with STIR how he designs his most path-breaking interiors, the visual impact colours make, and how designers should challenge the status quo.
by Jerry Elengical Oct 27, 2021
Combining cloud-like built forms with circular green spaces, Steven Holl Architects’ recent project in Shanghai, China, links nearby developments through stretches of public parkland.
by Manu Sharma Oct 27, 2021
Japanese multimedia master Ryoichi Kurokawa discusses his approach to natural phenomenon and its creative interpretation within his practice.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Oct 25, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky talks to the Lebanese-American architect about his mission to demonstrate how art and architecture can intersect and form an osmotic relationship.
by Anmol Ahuja Oct 23, 2021
Recipient of the RIBA London Award 2021, 95 Peckham Road in London is a sprawling mansion block that seeks to reinterpret the tenement style of housing.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 22, 2021
Selected from eight finalists from across the globe, Saudi artist Ajlan Gharem’s work stands out because it spoke to the global events and is built on the legacies of Islamic architecture.
by Jincy Iype Oct 20, 2021
Imagined as a museum of clouds, the borderless kindergarten design by X + Living is reminiscent of unrestrained childhood fantasies and cotton candy dreamscapes.
by Jincy Iype Oct 19, 2021
STIR speaks with Albert Mo, Director of Architects EAT, on creating closely with clients, the distinct frustum pyramids crowning Bellows House, and his fascination with concrete.
by Salvatore Peluso Oct 19, 2021
The first edition of the Athens Design Forum was conceived as a comprehensive experience 'more cultural than commercial', says Katerina Papanikolopoulos, founder and artistic director.
by Jincy Iype Oct 18, 2021
Promoted and organised by ADI with Confindustria Ceramica, the ADI Awards at Cersaie 2021 celebrated the quality of ceramics, bathroom furnishings and exhibition design.
by Jincy Iype Oct 16, 2021
Immersed into the powerfully natural hills of Tai’an, China, The Hometown Moon by Syn Architects is a womb-like ceremony hall and chapel that revels in romantic symbolism.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Oct 16, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky talks to Sergei Tchoban about the architect’s Russian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, his interest in domed spaces, and the role materiality plays in his architecture.
by Jerry Elengical Oct 14, 2021
As the latest landmark at Deakin University’s Burwood Campus in Melbourne, Australia, the new building rethinks traditional learning spaces within a stylised, sculptural form.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 14, 2021
Among the chimneys of the surrounding sugar factories, the five-bedroom house designed by Mumbai-based architect Rajiv Saini appears in unison with the factory campus.
by Jincy Iype Oct 14, 2021
STIR speaks to Michiel Raaphorst, founding partner, V8 Architects and Marjan van Aubel who preach sustainability with their biophilic design for The Netherlands pavilion at Dubai Expo.
by Jerry Elengical Oct 13, 2021
The second edition of the LOOP Design Awards adds several new honours with winning projects by reputed firms such as Foster + Partners, Nic Brunsdon, and Studio Paolo Ferrari.
by Zohra Khan Oct 13, 2021
STIR pays tribute to Owen Luder CBE (1928-2021), one of the key figures in the post war modernist movement, known for his flamboyant yet long elusive, British brutalist buildings.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Oct 12, 2021
Rio-based Catalan artist Daniel Steegmann Mangrané deploys elements that are organic and technology-driven as a way to bridge the gap running between the subject and the object.
by Jerry Elengical Oct 11, 2021
Nestled into the sloping terrain of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, this two-storey mansion offers a luxurious private stay for tourists, complete with an overhanging infinity pool.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 11, 2021
Using an archetypical barn, Thomas created a space for sculptor Peter Randall-Page's archive and studio by reformulating the volume of the barn using locally sourced timber and granite.
by STIRworld Oct 11, 2021
Snøhetta’s multilayered proposal for a new opera house and cultural hub for Düsseldorf include two V-shaped “dancing towers” with a generous roof garden that converse with the city.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Oct 07, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky visits Reuse, Renew, Recycle: Recent Architecture from China exhibition at New York’s MoMA and shares his conversation with the featured architects.
by Shraddha Nair Oct 06, 2021
Conceived by MAEID, Magic Queen at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021 presents a pioneering approach to architecture, and integration with our natural environment.
by Jerry Elengical Oct 05, 2021
Settled on a hinterland site in New South Wales, Australia, the two-storey residence forges a dialogue with its context, to create phenomenological experiences enhanced by nature.
by Anmol Ahuja Oct 05, 2021
Designed as a glass and concrete retreat on the limestone bedrock of Faqra, Lebanon, 'On the Rocks' by Karim Nader Studio references the jagged greys of the rock formations it sits on.
by Jerry Elengical Oct 04, 2021
On the occasion of World Architecture Day, STIR presents a selection of projects that reflect the concerns of public space, housing, and climate change highlighted this year.
by Jincy Iype Oct 04, 2021
Celebrating its waterfront setting in México, Espacio 18’s La Casa del Sapo embraces its rough yet refined design defined by concrete, terracotta tiles and timber accents.
by STIRworld Oct 02, 2021
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) reveals their design of Fuse Valley, an art-filled “smart valley” for the creative community, imagined along Porto’s Leça River.
by Jerry Elengical Oct 01, 2021
Designed by UID Architects in Fukuyama, Japan, the structure uses towering façade arches and cross-shaped beams to create a dynamic environment that encourages young minds to explore.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 01, 2021
The Cagbalete Sand Clusters by Carlo Calma Consultancy combines the ideals of sustainability to create a new typology for eco-tourism on an island in the Philippines.
by Jincy Iype Sep 30, 2021
Angular brick walls crowned with reflective steel volumes shape the memorial by Daniel Libeskind, the first to memorialise the 1,02,000 names of the Dutch Holocaust victims.
by Jincy Iype Sep 29, 2021
STIR captures the main trends in tiles observed at and identified by Cersaie, the international exhibition for ceramics, bathroom furnishings, architecture, and design, in Italy.
by Jerry Elengical Sep 27, 2021
In the municipality of Rubielos de Mora, architect Ramón Esteve and Covet House revamp a rural mansion with curated furnishings by Boca do Lobo, Brabbu, and DelightFULL.
by Manu Sharma Sep 27, 2021
Ugandan visual artist and composer, Noel Apitta, talks ‘practice and inspiration’ as we examine his art that bridges the gap between the old and the new.
by Gurmeet S. Rai Sep 23, 2021
Walking through the revamped historical monument of the 1919 massacre, conservation architect and heritage expert Gurmeet S. Rai reviews and rues the design disaster.
by Jincy Iype Sep 23, 2021
Dorte Mandrup’s climate research and visitor centre sits light on a glacial and rugged Greenlandic bedrock, its twisting form like “a snowy owl’s flight through the landscape”.
by Anmol Ahuja Sep 22, 2021
With design features that blend Japanese purity and Italian elegance, the Sanlorenzo SX112 adds to the SX range while superseding conventional yacht design with impeccable detail.
by Devanshi Shah, Samta Nadeem Sep 22, 2021
Created as a collaboration between Tin Drum and Sou Fujimoto, STIR had the opportunity to discuss the immersive experience, located at the V&A, with project Director Yoyo Munk.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Sep 21, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky in conversation with Sergey Kuznetsov (Chief Architect of Moscow) on moving one million residents in the Russian capital to new housing blocks.
by Devanshi Shah Sep 20, 2021
Ferrum 1 is one of the first buildings in Russia to feature a Corten steel façade and is designed around the central theme of "rust on the outside, gold on the inside".
by Weili Zhang Sep 20, 2021
Weili Zhang visits the Five Dragons Temple in Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, China, where refurbishment was completed in 2016 by Wang Hui of URBANUS.
by Jincy Iype Sep 16, 2021
TRI-ORANGE DESIGN’s adaptive reuse of a derelict Chinese plant into Moments Photography Base is raw yet elegant, converging elements of its industrial past with the present.
by Devanshi Shah Sep 16, 2021
Paris-based Atelier David Telerman creates a place for contemplation in the expansive landscape of the Southern Arizona desert, near the Mexican border.
by Nitija Immanuel, Jerry Elengical Sep 16, 2021
STIR speaks with the curators of the exhibition at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago, centered on two lost masterworks - Louis Sullivan’s Garrick Theatre and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Larkin Building.
by Jincy Iype Sep 15, 2021
aoe's Guilin Lebei Homestay Hotel features raised wooden pods linked by a winding walkway strewn within a scenic site in Guilin city, with a flowing creek and greenwood for company.
by Jerry Elengical Sep 15, 2021
In Methoni, Greece, this residence for an art collector couple assumes a tapering X-shaped form enclosed by a single winding wall in white concrete, that carves out courtyards for contemplation.
by Zohra Khan Sep 14, 2021
The Yang Liping Performing Arts Center in Dali, China, features a porous, partly sunken structure with a gargantuan organic roof, designed by the Beijing-based studio.
by Jerry Elengical Sep 13, 2021
The exhibition - a collaboration between Fondazione Prada, Armature Globale, gta Exhibitions, and ETH Zurich - presents themed spaces depicting inner workings of CGI production.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Sep 13, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky speaks with Sri Lankan–British engineer, architect, designer, and artist Cecil Balmond about being original, poetic, and improvisational.
by Jincy Iype Sep 11, 2021
Dior Maison commissioned 17 of the industry’s most renowned creatives to reinterpret their Medallion Chair for Milan Design Week 2021, their most weighty presence at the fair yet.
by Jincy Iype Sep 11, 2021
STIR speaks to Wegwerth, who designed Supersalone's sustainable installations as one of its co-curators, about the importance of reusing materials and creating circular design cycles.
by Anmol Ahuja Sep 10, 2021
On this week's UNSCRIPTED episode, discover Italian design veteran Matteo Thun’s secret to slow, elevated living, and his unique brand of botanical architecture.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Sep 10, 2021
The exhibition In Venice by Melissa McGill, with a variety of works on the city of Venice, introduces the audience to the environmental changes the city has experienced.
by Jerry Elengical Sep 08, 2021
With the 59th Salone del Mobile in full flow in its new format, STIR at Supersalone highlights a selection of galleries and exhibitions currently livening up the city of Milan.
by Jerry Elengical Sep 08, 2021
Settled in the village of Chekhla near Ahmedabad, India, this home employs a central double-height spine to craft an experiential journey, enhanced by a concrete and brick palette.
by Jerry Elengical Sep 06, 2021
Designed as a residence for architect Billy Kavellaris in Melbourne, Australia, the home uses art to mould spatial order, employing Digiglass murals and gallery-inspired layouts.
by STIRworld Sep 04, 2021
Designed by Shohei Shigematsu, Partner at OMA New York, the building is designed as a cultural extension to the 1929 Byzantine-Revival temple in California.
by Manu Sharma Sep 02, 2021
British augmented reality artist, Christian Venables, discusses his practice, its application as social media filters, and its possible future in the cyberspace.
by Jincy Iype Sep 01, 2021
Estudio MMX unites four gabled roofed volumes by a skylight core to form Casa CRA in Mexico that rotates itself slightly, and fuses concrete contemporaneity with traditional wood.
by Zohra Khan Sep 01, 2021
STIR speaks with Mariana Schmidt about the core idea of her interventions at (Entre) Tempos – an exhibition in São Paulo dedicated to late Brazilian modernist, Jorge Zalszupin.
by Anmol Ahuja Aug 31, 2021
Developed as a tranquil refuge on an expansive 3.5-acre farmland in the wilderness of Karjat, Mirador by SHROFFLEóN frames panoramic views of its picturesque setting in concrete.
by Nitija Immanuel Aug 31, 2021
With an interesting journey, unique visual language, and a diverse portfolio, the Italian interior designer and stylist offers her seasoned point of view in an interview with STIR.
by Jerry Elengical Aug 30, 2021
Taking urban farming to new heights, the 218m-high structure in Shenzhen, China, will be the first skyscraper with a vertical hydroponic farming system covering its entire façade.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Aug 30, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky talks to Dong Gong of Vector Architects about the importance of throwing away what he knows well to keep exploring architecture’s new territories.
by Devanshi Shah Aug 28, 2021
Sibling Architecture transforms the under-utilised spaces in-between RMIT University building to create Rodda Lane as an urban academic community space.
by Jincy Iype Aug 28, 2021
Baranowitz & Goldberg’s Barragan-inspired colour-blocked partitions inside the spacious Kaza furniture showroom in Tel Aviv, Israel, create a rhythmic, theatrical interior.
by STIRworld Aug 27, 2021
Designed to reproduce ‘thunderstorm in spring, fireflies in summer’, a traditional home in Xiamen, China, receives structural and interior interventions to become a cosy homestay.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Aug 27, 2021
The exhibition New Standards, at the Pavilion of Finland of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021, underscores the thriving history of the timber house Puutalo Oy.
by Anmol Ahuja Aug 24, 2021
Embedded within the earth along the Western Ghats, and overlooking the backwaters of Panshet Dam near Pune, the Cove House is a weekend retreat that blends into its terrain.
by Jerry Elengical Aug 23, 2021
Nestled near the Balinese town of Ubud, this holiday home clad in traditional kerobokan stone features a grid shell roof with sinuous geometries.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Aug 23, 2021
New York-based Leo Villareal speaks with STIR about his recent project Illuminated River in London, his long association with the sequence of lights, and digital programming.
