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by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Jun 17, 2023
Combining traditional building values and contemporary spatial planning, the Ahmedabad-based architects created a residence with a unique central feature comprising 150 steps.
by Anne Feenstra Mar 18, 2023
Prof. Anne Feenstra explores three key projects by Joseph Allen Stein, Kengo Kuma and Sustainable Mountain Architecture, that use terra tiles to create unique brise soleil facades.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Jan 02, 2023
The Philanthropist’s Office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, creates a holistic expression through elements reflecting on the identity of the workplace.
by Jerry Elengical Dec 30, 2022
Best of 2022: STIR celebrates recent Indian architecture which illuminated the multiplicity and sensitivity of the country’s practitioners across varied contexts and typologies.
by Nitija Immanuel Nov 09, 2022
Veeram Shah’s decade-long project functions in arbitrary shapes and capricious flourishes for its 2,137 sqm residential design.
by Sunena V Maju Sep 24, 2022
The winners of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2022 respond to social issues and extend an architectural responsibility toward communities, culture and environment.
by Jincy Iype Aug 17, 2022
STIR speaks with Swati Janu about the role of gender in shaping public spaces and the impactful initiative that travelled across 6 Indian cities before culminating in Lyon, France.
by Sukanya Deb Aug 04, 2022
"Purism is death," says the New York-based artist, extending to questions of interdisciplinarity and material occupations, while speaking about his design and artistic practice.
by STIRworld Apr 20, 2022
Led by Swati Janu (Social Design Collaborative) and Chris Blache (Genre et Ville), the six-city project will be carried out in India with neighbourhood interactions and workshops.
by Zohra Khan Apr 19, 2022
Black Perch is an extension to an old house in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which serves to provide an intimate lounge space and terrace for a family of five.
by Zohra Khan Mar 31, 2022
079 Stories by the Ahmedabad-based practice reveals a porous cubical volume and a tranquil outdoor landscape where conversations take centrestage.
by Devanshi Shah Mar 05, 2022
Designed as part of the Ahmedabad University in Gujarat, India, the climate sensitive architecture by RMA Architects is conceptualised as a series of solids and voids.
by STIRworld Dec 10, 2021
Recognised for his 70-year long career, the committee cited Doshi’s work as both an architect and educator, as one that defined the direction of architecture in India.
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 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 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 Soumya Mukerji Aug 26, 2021
As the Pritzker Prize winning architect turns 94, we celebrate the discovery of some of his poignant conversations chronicled in a remarkable new book of photography.
by Shilpa Das Jul 29, 2021
Dr. Shilpa Das journeys through the memories, life and works of Gira Sarabhai, visionary, architect, founding parent of the National Institute of Design.
by Jincy Iype Jul 03, 2021
With angled gable roofs and an RCC skin, this Ahmedabad residence designed by Indian design firm UA Lab merges its airy, light-filled interiors with the refreshing outdoors.
by Anmol Ahuja Apr 16, 2021
A plotted residence with a character in Ahmedabad, Play House by UA Design embodies the rustic, vintage spirit of the old city, with charming interiors in an elaborate color palette.
by Richa Arora Jan 08, 2021
Journeying through the sun-lit corridors of IIM Ahmedabad, photographer Richa Arora in her first-person account through images and words, describes light as a symbol of life itself.
by STIRworld Dec 24, 2020
UA Lab’s design for a 27 sqm office space in Ahmedabad uses reflections and refractions techniques while exploring how lighting and material are crucial to elevate any ordinary space.
by Jincy Iype Sep 10, 2020
The minimal VS House is a refurbished, spacious private residence in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with its spaces filled with natural light and rendered in grey stone tiles and patterned timber.
by Zohra Khan Jun 10, 2020
The Ahmedabad-based firm sculpts stacked volumes, sheltered balconies and internal gardens for this house designed for a family of three generations in India.
by Meghna Mehta Mar 26, 2020
Abin Design Studio’s Making of a Place at the CEPT University in Ahmedabad addresses productive collaboration between a practice and a passionate community in Kolkata.
by Tectona Grandis Furniture Feb 27, 2020
Designer Dhruvkant Amin’s conscious, handcrafted pieces redefine the functionality of teak wood, making furniture that is sustainable while ensuring comfort and flexibility.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Jan 16, 2020
The Delhi chapter of VAICA festival provided exposure to a diverse group of artists and their work to make video art accessible to a larger audience and lead discussions around it.
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.
by Zohra Khan Nov 23, 2019
The first of a series of short films for the Time Space Existence biennial 2020 released by PLANE-SITE features an interesting conversation with the 2018 Pritzker-winning architect.
by Rahul Kumar Nov 19, 2019
In an interview with STIR, the artist talks about his eighth solo exhibition Navajivan Nagar, which was showcased at the press of Navjivan Trust, founded by Mahatma Gandhi.
by Georgina Maddox Oct 21, 2019
While many think of lighting an artwork as a no-brainer, we look at trends in lighting that reveal that there actually is great science behind it.
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.
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.
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