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by Jincy Iype Mar 24, 2023
Speaking with STIR, the Chinese architect expounded on architecture being a profession of possibilities as he revisited his oeuvre, including amorphous buildings with walkable roofs.
by Almas Sadique Mar 09, 2023
The showroom, designed by the Milanese design studio in collaboration with Motel 409, derives inspiration from the natural landscape of Canada, and the streetwear world.
by Sunena V Maju Mar 07, 2023
The new Insectarium in Montréal aims to rethink the relationship between humans and other living organisms, through the amalgamation of nature and architecture.
by STIRworld Feb 22, 2023
KPMB Architects complete Beaverbrook Art Gallery's three-phase expansion in Fredericton, Canada, with the new addition acting as an interactive node between the city and its people.
by Shraddha Nair Jan 06, 2023
Berlin-based artist Cyprien Gaillard looks at culture and preservation in Paris through installation and hologram-based artworks at Palais de Tokyo and Lafayette Anticipations.
by Sukanya Deb Jan 05, 2023
Artist Michael Wang presents a series of sculptural works, utilising reclaimed material and organic waste, at a historical residence in Shanghai, supported by Fondazione Prada.
by Rosalyn D`Mello Jan 04, 2023
Paulo Nazareth’s 2013 performance, L’Arbre D’Oublier, provokes nostalgic grief for the lost mother.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Dec 29, 2022
Vladimir Belogolovsky interviews New York architect David Hotson who explores the interior figural void as an intensely subjective present-tense reality.
by Manu Sharma Dec 02, 2022
Candian artist Patrick Doan discusses his art, cyberpunk philosophy, and the recent trip to Vietnam.
by Vatsala Sethi Nov 30, 2022
Anna Weyant's solo show Baby It Ain't Over Till It's Over at New York's Gagosian gallery has an intriguing eerie aura that is drawing a crowd.
by STIRworld Nov 12, 2022
The black exterior of the MEV Cabin nestled deep in the Laurentian Forest in Canada contrasts cinematically with its kaleidoscopic insides that pay homage to the colourful ethos of Memphis.
by Rosalyn D`Mello Oct 24, 2022
Revisiting Sunil Gupta’s 1986-87 landmark series documenting gay Indian men at Delhi monuments in the light of his exhibition, Cruising.
by Yuki Sumner Oct 12, 2022
Curated by Suhair Khan, the evening saw inspiring creatives indulging in conversations, finding the balance between hyperreality and real-life events. A report...
by Sunena V Maju Oct 10, 2022
Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe Safdie releases his memoir If Walls Could Speak: My Life in Architecture, revealing the stories of his professional life, fond projects, and Israeli roots.
by Shraddha Nair Oct 06, 2022
Executive Director of non-profit Through The Flower, Megan Malcom-Morgan speaks with STIR about the immersive, feminist art exhibition Wo/manhouse.
by Shraddha Nair Oct 04, 2022
Australia-based Michael Berto speaks with STIR about building The Zium Gallery, a digital art space that leverages video game formats to create an immersive experience.
by Shraddha Nair Sep 26, 2022
USA-based Lauren Stetz speaks with STIR about the collaborative effort that went into building the Violence Against Women Art Map, working with artists across the globe.
by Jincy Iype Sep 13, 2022
Conceived by 5468796 Architecture and Kasian Architecture, Interior Design and Planning, the elliptical parking facility in Calgary, Canada, boasts a flexible, “future-proof” design.
by Sunena V Maju Sep 06, 2022
Moshe Safdie donated his professional archive including never-before-seen materials from more than 300 projects, and his unit in Habitat 67, to alma mater, McGill University in Montreal.
by STIRworld Aug 06, 2022
Moriyama & Teshima Architects designs Mukwa Waakaa'igan Indigenous Centre of Cultural Excellence inspired by indigenous beliefs as a place of healing for the community.
by Manu Sharma Aug 01, 2022
Canadian-Korean Metaverse artist Krista Kim explores her meditative arts practice and sheds light on tech art's potential for mental wellness.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Jul 30, 2022
Immersive textile installations, part of the exhibition Mobile Palace by Swapnaa Tamhane at Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, underline her notion to resist the colonial ideas of hierarchy.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Jul 16, 2022
Jannick Deslauriers creates life-size sculptural installations with fine yards of aluminium mesh, tulle, silk, and thread to visually translate the effects of hauntology.
by Jincy Iype Jul 12, 2022
gh3* discusses the stainless-steel covered Kathleen Andrews Transit Garage capped by “roof lanterns”, meant "to set new standards for an often-overlooked building type.”
by Dilpreet Bhullar Jul 05, 2022
In the last of the three-part series, Café Classroom, curated by Pradip Saha, underlined the collective efforts required to combat the dire consequences of air pollution.
by STIRworld Jun 29, 2022
For the exhibition FUTURE NOW: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks, the Bata Shoe Museum unites most innovative footwears to explore the transformative future of design.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Jun 28, 2022
Toronto Biennial of Art: What Water Knows, The Land Remembers, with various artists and indigenous communities explored natural world and the colonial history of Toronto.
by Bhawna Jaimini Jun 16, 2022
Architecture education needs to expand beyond the issues of design and aesthetics by enabling students to question and confront the issues of access.
by Jincy Iype Apr 21, 2022
For 62M, Canadian practice 5468796 Architecture arranged pie-shaped suites in its radial form, raised on 11m high columns and crowned it with a “glass box jewel” penthouse.
by Jincy Iype Apr 05, 2022
A liberated sense of light and space carries the renovation of the Berkley House by RSAAW, where simple, clean living, and a monumental bookshelf connect its all-white interiors.
by STIRworld Mar 11, 2022
Trans artist Cassils' conceptual work of art called PISSED, a tank of glowing urine to protest against the then Trump administration, has been acquired by Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art.
by STIRworld Mar 03, 2022
Adjaye Associates, Henning Larsen, Alison Brooks Architects, and SLA will lead development for Toronto's waterfront, with 800+ affordable housing units and green public spaces.
by Devanshi Shah Feb 14, 2022
Canadian production designer Patrice Vermette, whose work for the 2021 film Dune has got an Oscar nomination, discusses with STIR the nuances of world building.
by Jincy Iype Jan 22, 2022
Treating urban run-off from two Torontonian neighbourhoods, the Stormwater Facility designed by gh3* is a concrete monolith with a gently inclined roof and geometric openings.
by ABB Dec 15, 2021
The four-minute videos demonstrate the use of technology and thoughtful design to foster a smarter, sustainable environment.
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 Dilpreet Bhullar Nov 09, 2021
Canada-based artist Alexis Cousineau, with his works – performative photographs, sculptures or videos – explore the relationship between nature and humans in a lyrical manner.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 04, 2021
Designed by Bourgeois Lechasseur Architects, the prefabricated cabins are a remote destination that combine contemporary comfort with the great outdoors.
by Zohra Khan Sep 17, 2021
On UNSCRIPTED, industrial designer Karim Rashid looks back to his long struggle with self-acceptance, and shares how flirting with colour, music, and fashion keep him inspired.
by Devanshi Shah Aug 16, 2021
The 22nd edition of the International Garden Festival at Grand-Métis, Canada, provides a blank canvas for architects and designers to explore the festival's theme 'Magic lies outside'.
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