•make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
by STIRworld Apr 14, 2025
Led by OMA’s David Gianotten, the proposal to renovate Tirana's chief stadium and its vicinity features flexible urban spaces and programmes, along with structural and facial upgrades.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Apr 11, 2025
From Lexus to FIAT and partnerships with leading brands such as Kartell and artists like DRIFT, STIR spotlights some of the most engaging showcases by mobility brands in Milan this year.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Apr 04, 2025
Through the lens of diverse designs for country pavilions at the upcoming World Expo in Osaka, STIR presents an overview of its themes and sustainability commitments.
by Diana Baldon Jan 27, 2025
This transdisciplinary exhibition explores humanity’s urgent need for oceanic reflection.
by Simran Gandhi Jan 01, 2025
Proclamation House, located in the Australian suburb of Subiaco is defined by expansive, oblique forms and lucid, voluminous spaces intersecting.
by STIRworld Dec 14, 2024
In the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District, Aldar and BIG craft a sanctuary where luxury redefines the essence of home in harmony with Abu Dhabi’s evolving skyline.
by Almas Sadique Sep 18, 2024
The architects transformed the defunct oil tanks in Changzhou, China, into expansive flexible spaces suitable for hosting cultural events and gatherings.
by Zohra Khan Feb 08, 2024
Inspired by a spirit of renewal, AMO suspends a clinical looking office interior over an elaborate landscaped floor to stage the luxury fashion brand’s recent menswear show.
by Jincy Iype Dec 12, 2023
STIRred 2023: From heartfelt autobiographies to activist readings, STIR recounts books published on global design and architecture that enabled creative learning and propagation.
by Jincy Iype Nov 10, 2023
Kent Martinussen (CEO, Danish Architecture Center, and BLOXHUB management team member), recalls the democratic, inclusive values of the stacked BLOX building in Denmark.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Nov 03, 2023
Vladimir Belogolovsky attends a conference on the preservation of late Soviet architecture in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, a vital aspect of the city’s identity.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Oct 20, 2023
Vladimir Belogolovsky talks to Dutch architect Caroline Bos, who says there is a need to find a good balance between ideas that are new, exciting, and yet comforting.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Oct 13, 2023
Vladimir Belogolovsky speaks with Ben van Berkel of UNStudio whose architecture is optimistic, uplifting, and seamless; he believes buildings can be finetuned like cars.
by Almas Sadique Aug 31, 2023
STIR offers a glimpse into the oeuvre and aspirations of prominent designers, architects and academics, in tandem with UIA’s overarching theme of ‘Leave No One behind.’
by Akash Singh Aug 11, 2023
Orange Architects calls the net-zero energy residential project 'an imposing building with a warm heart, and a housing concept that focuses on connections'.
by Jeroen Junte Aug 04, 2023
With its dark mirroring facade this monolithic giant looks like an anomaly among the historic buildings. The interior however is a green oasis with plenty of playful retreats for its users. How does this filter of bubble architecture become schizophrenic?
by Jincy Iype Aug 04, 2023
The panel titled 'Mending' comprised Anna Heringer, Xu Tiantian, Jeanne Gang, and Reinier De Graaf, who discussed architecture's role in healing the planet.
by Jincy Iype May 17, 2023
De Graaf discusses his satirical yet wholly contemplative book, architect, verb: The New Language of Building, tracing the history of the terms dominating architecture discourse today.
by Sunena V Maju Dec 23, 2022
At STIR Gallery, Dutch designer Richard Hutten and Indian artist Puneet Kaushik engaged in a conversation, exploring the intersectionality of tools, craft and craftsmanship.
by Sunena V Maju Dec 22, 2022
Best of 2022: STIR probes into five architectural projects that manoeuvred the potential of renewable energy in design.
by Nadezna Siganporia Sep 29, 2022
Wrapped in wood, the single-level home was designed by Francois Verhoeven Architects as a contemporary interpretation of a gabled roof home typical to the Dutch village.
by Jincy Iype Aug 08, 2022
UNStudio approached ECHO, TU Delft’s new energy generating, interfaculty teaching building in The Netherlands as an architectural and systemic case study in future flexibility.
by Jerry Elengical May 16, 2022
Located near Taipei’s Shilin Night Market, the long-awaited project offers a fresh take on theatres, with an additive, futuristic form to portray it as an inclusive hub for culture.
by Jincy Iype Mar 04, 2022
MVRDV will install The Podium, a bright pink stage accessed by 143 steps atop the Het Nieuwe Instituut, aiming to educate the public about the potential of rooftops in urban design.
by Zohra Khan Jan 13, 2022
Reinforcing the urban mobility network of The Netherlands, Bicycle Garage The Hague is designed as 'a radical redefinition of the typology', featuring space for 8,000 two-wheelers.
by STIRworld Dec 13, 2021
My Favourite Things, an understated, open office design for young programmers features an upcycled, colourful terrazzo floor and warm wooden walls, in true Dutch interior style.
by Devanshi Shah Dec 06, 2021
STIR rounds up the multiple forms of 3D printing technology and innovation from architecture to product design to wearable design.
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 STIRworld Sep 28, 2020
The Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen is a bowl-shaped archive building that will display 151,000 artworks for public viewing, topped by an award-winning rooftop forest.
by Jincy Iype Jun 17, 2020
The Villa Stardust by MVRDV is a retrofit residence for five, with all its spaces oriented towards a lively terracotta tiled, central garden patio, akin to Moroccan riads.
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 Zohra Khan Jan 17, 2020
The proposal for the new base campus for the Chinese tech giant Tencent features a waterfront park and over 100 buildings with undulating solar roofs and connecting bridges.
by Jincy Iype Jan 02, 2020
‘The Weaves’ is a winning design proposal by MVRDV which aims to revitalise the Tancheon riverfront through a delightful overlay of pedestrian paths, nature and public amenities.
by Jincy Iype Dec 05, 2019
The Netherlands-based practice and Jaarbeurs, Utrecht’s exhibition and convention centre, release a design proposal with a focus on sustainability and quality of life.
by Jincy Iype Oct 21, 2019
The façade of mixed-use building WERK12, animated by verbal expressions like ‘HMPF’, ‘AAHHH’ and ‘OH’ found in German comics, pays tribute to the graffiti culture of Munich.
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.
by STIRworld Sep 05, 2019
The Imprint by Dutch architecture firm MVRDV - near to Incheon Airport - is an impactful statement structure with its grand entrance being the spotlight for its golden paint.
by Jincy Iype Aug 16, 2019
MVRDV conceptualises an office and residential building in the Dutch village of Sint-Michielsgestel, with its façade covered in plants, set within a gridded, ‘rack’ system.
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.
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