•make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
by Jincy Iype Mar 11, 2023
To renovate a 60-year-old home in Japan, Ohta repurposed its original doors and window frames by creating an aesthetical collage, and as elements forming the staircase handrail.
by Zohra Khan Oct 05, 2022
STIR speaks with Japanese lighting designer, ceramicist and installation artist, Yuko Nishikawa, about her hands-on practice that considers objects as living beings.
by Jincy Iype Aug 12, 2022
Gleaming as a "solitary diamond" amid a lush, undulating Swedish vineyard, Restaurang Äng ensnares senses as a stimulating interplay of architecture, food, wine, interiors and art.
by Jincy Iype Aug 04, 2022
Four stacked concrete tunnels and a solitary fifth form the ultra-minimal Culvert Guesthouse by Japanese firm Nendo as an archive for its products, furniture and artwork.
by Devanshi Shah May 03, 2022
Relaxed, refined, and luxurious, the multifaceted shoe store by the Danish studio is a balance of brand storytelling and material narratives.
by Jincy Iype Apr 28, 2022
The two unique PC mouse concepts by Yamaha with Yamaha Motor, Two Yamahas, One Passion, cite wind instruments and the frame structure of motorcycles as motifs.
by Jincy Iype Mar 21, 2022
UtA/Unemori teco Associates renovated a commercial building into a non-institutional health centre in Japan, replete with its own indoor playground, undulant ceilings and light materials.
by Zohra Khan Mar 15, 2022
From an artistic opaque exterior, to free flowing spaces and elements that eschew a specific style, Sculpt delves into privacy and presence in the suburban landscape.
by Anmol Ahuja Jan 10, 2022
Developed by Tokyo-based Studio Playfool, Forest Crayons reveal the vast spectrum of hues that exist in the forest with a set of naturally coloured crayons crafted from wood.
by Jerry Elengical Dec 01, 2021
The Japanese design studio headed by Oki Sato has collaborated with the reputed Danish silverware brand to create three nature-inspired pieces with slender, delicate forms.
by Anmol Ahuja Sep 14, 2021
Boasting aircraft grade precision in its literally “groovy” design, Drillog by Shion Co. Ltd. is a subtle fusion of Japanese design and cutting edge engineering.
by Jerry Elengical Jul 20, 2021
Featuring a Tadao Ando-supervised façade, W Hotel’s first Japanese property draws from traditional crafts and Osaka’s nightlife to recreate the city’s spirit in its interiors.
by Jincy Iype Jul 16, 2021
DDAA's transformation of the wooden residence in Hasami, Japan, into the new office of pottery brand Maruhiro was made possible due to the former structure’s expandable design.
by Jerry Elengical Jul 06, 2021
Cartier's storefront in Shinsaibashi, comprising over 2,500 handcrafted Hinoki cypress modules, connects with both Japanese craft traditions and French brand's luxury aesthetics.
by Pallavi Mehra Jun 12, 2021
This vibrant home conceived by Priyanka Itadkar and Falguni Bhatia of Mumbai-based Act of Quad studio proves that good design does not have to break the bank.
by Zohra Khan Apr 29, 2020
Straight lines, unevenness and massiveness inform the design of Shofukumaru to ensure physical and mental well-being of its crew members who spend endless months at the sea.
by Meghna Mehta Aug 24, 2019
In a collaboration with local craftsmen, Chidori furniture was designed by the Japanese architecture office Kengo Kuma and Associates to revive old traditions. Japan
by Sonal Shah Aug 07, 2019
STIR speaks with some of the greatest icons of our times – Fumihiko Maki, even at 91, continues to conceptualise and actively engage in humanitarian design across the globe.
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.
by STIRworld Jun 28, 2019
The Loft by Brussels Airlines and Lexus is a unique concept lounge, where the focus lies on a luxurious experience.
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