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by Pranjal Maheshwari Jul 20, 2026
For the legacy development in Alto Douro, Atelier Sérgio Rebelo mediates the functional efficiency of a winery with the site’s rich topographical and socio-ecological fabric.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Jun 30, 2026
Amid the rolling landscapes of Maremma, the English studio houses contemporary sensibilities within the regional vernacular and historic stonework of central Italy.
by Bansari Paghdar Jun 27, 2026
The two-storey restaurant located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu is composed of a contiguous shell from 12 shipping containers connected linearly on a narrow site.
by Bansari Paghdar Jun 17, 2026
Located in East Compton, California, Hub City Heights is a 40-unit permanent housing project with a flexible framework and an expansive parking lot-turned communal courtyard.
by Bansari Paghdar Jun 10, 2026
STIR spotlights the best of conversations spanning landscapes, heritage, housing and grassroots climate action from the annual conference and summit held at MoMA, New York.
by Jigyasa Sharma, Zohra Khan Jun 02, 2026
Presented in collaboration with People Places Ideas, London Design Festival’s global design discourse—held outside London—attracted the passerby as much as design specialists.
by Pranjal Maheshwari May 05, 2026
The architecture of Serenity tempers a creative retreat in the wilderness of Sethumadai using natural materials and passive cooling techniques for natural and contextual harmony.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Apr 06, 2026
The institution, run by Denmark’s Foundation of Crafts Colleges, coalesces shelter, learning and community for aspiring craftspeople while positioning its architecture as pedagogy.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Feb 27, 2026
Prioritising atmosphere over spectacle, the landscape design of this weekend home in Alibaugh is a lesson in restraint and subtle discoveries.
by Pranjal Maheshwari Feb 21, 2026
Designed by BLUE Architecture Studio, the hotel houses a bookstore, cafe and accommodation in a contemporary reinterpretation of Guangzhou’s traditional arcades.
by Aarthi Mohan Jan 17, 2026
A longitudinal residence in Córdoba follows the land’s gentle rise through monolithic mass, calibrated openings and native planting embedded within the Serrano terrain.
by Bansari Paghdar Jan 09, 2026
Positioned as an architectural gimmick, the boutique resort in Pondicherry features experiential accommodations drawing from global cultures and design concepts.
by Bansari Paghdar Dec 24, 2025
Spanning past, present and future, the immersive exhibition weaves reclaimed materials, film and light to explore human connection in a rapidly evolving world.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Dec 19, 2025
With over 30 films to be screened for edition II, the Architecture and Design Film Festival returns to Mumbai with unique perspectives on creatives, creativity and creation.
by Sunena V Maju Dec 04, 2025
A firsthand visit and insights from Piet Oudolf show how the art institution in Philadelphia reshapes the relationship between art, architecture and landscape.
by Bansari Paghdar Nov 12, 2025
The United States’ first Ismaili civic and cultural complex features perforated stone screens, complemented by a geometric landscape by Nelson Byrd Woltz.
by Anushka Sharma Oct 06, 2025
An exploration of how historic wisdom can enrich contemporary living, the Chinese designer transforms a former Suzhou courtyard into a poetic retreat.
by Bansari Paghdar Sep 11, 2025
With London at the heart of architectural enquiry again, the shortlist aims to tackle Britain's most pressing urban issues, but has a concerning geographic and functional concentration.
by Anushka Sharma Aug 19, 2025
Blending solidity with openness, the multidisciplinary practice crafts an adaptable space in Bangalore where materials, proportion and restraint nurture artistic expression.
by Chahna Tank Aug 18, 2025
With four new installations, this year’s edition of the festival reimagines the garden as a space to interrogate how borders, both political and ecological, define the world we inhabit.
by Anushka Sharma Jul 30, 2025
RA Design Studio conceives a community hub in Ahmedabad as 'a space where boundaries dissolve: between home and landscape, architecture and experience'.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jul 04, 2025
STIR speaks to the Swiss architect on his curation for BAP! 2025 in Versailles, his studio's research prerogatives and adapting to global warming as a central strategy for architecture.
by Dhwani Shanghvi May 31, 2025
Architects Office and Triptyque Architecture’s housing tower in Brazil integrates a sculptural form and biophilic design, reshaping Ecoville’s skyline with elevated wellness amenities.
by Bansari Paghdar May 27, 2025
Politecnico di Torino and Coutan Architects transform a former military barracks into an artist residency and communal space, establishing a hybrid architectural identity.
by Aarthi Mohan May 19, 2025
The cemetery's landscape is transformed with the addition of the towering mausoleum, a 100 feet-tall landmark merging functionality, history and sustainability for a modern era.
by Dhwani Shanghvi May 17, 2025
The dense, mixed-use, co-living scheme blends housing and workspaces through developer-led planning and a disciplined material language.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot May 10, 2025
The design awards by international media platform Architecture Hunter provide a platform for innovative thinking, sustainable design and emerging voices across different disciplines.
by Aarthi Mohan Apr 03, 2025
A conversation between STIR and curator Rachele de Stefano discussed key offerings of the upcoming edition of the biennial architecture exhibition by ECC-Italy.
by Akash Singh Mar 22, 2025
A recent book by science fiction author Christopher Brown explores the reclamation of abandoned lots with nature, intertwining nature-writing with personal memoir.
by Akash Singh Mar 18, 2025
Retaining the weathered historical appeal of the abandoned winery, BDSD Boundless Design employs a sensitive approach to give the site functional efficiency.
by Anushka Sharma Mar 12, 2025
The Czech architecture practice introduces a new residential design in the Černošice’s villa district: an experimental villa resting atop two monolithic concrete pillars.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Mar 10, 2025
The project by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, Grant Associates, Studio Knight Stokoe and Twelve Architects revitalises the 1970s-designed office building to suit modern needs.
by Akash Singh Feb 27, 2025
Built in the upscale suburbs of Pilar, Bueno Aires, next to a Polo field, Nirvana House's brutal and untamed aesthetic stands out from its context.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Feb 22, 2025
Set in Chuchot, in the Leh district, Gulzar’s House's reinterpreted program manifests vernacular sensibilities and an aesthetic without a distinct reverence for time or style.
by Simran Gandhi Feb 19, 2025
The residence atop Guatapé in Colombia transitions between the solidity of a cave, the amiability of a forest cabin and the elusive sensation of being underwater.
by Aarthi Mohan Feb 05, 2025
A courtyard-centred retreat by Kiasma Studio fuses Japanese traditions with Indian sensibilities for a tranquil living experience in Hyderabad.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jan 31, 2025
STIR explores two case studies by Biome Environmental Solutions and SEALAB that carve out inclusive spaces of education for children with disabilities.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jan 28, 2025
The Indian architects' pilot project for the urban regeneration of the Brahmaputra Riverfront revitalises a local pond, integrating with the city and the riverfront.
by Aarthi Mohan Jan 27, 2025
A tribute to the Wabanaki people, the contact station by Saunders Architecture stands as a testament to decolonisation and ecological balance.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Jan 27, 2025
The residence in Surat, Gujarat, facilitates a retreat from urban environments with an open courtyard, airy volumes, visual connection to greens and contextually rooted elements.
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