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by Vladimir Belogolovsky Aug 01, 2024
Vladimir Belogolovsky speaks with the Russian-German architect about the key features of his EDGE South Cross Berlin complex and what led to dramatically reducing its carbon footprint.
by Aarthi Mohan Jan 04, 2024
STIR delves into MVRDV's paradoxical designs, exploring how they use volumes and their impact on urban narratives.
by STIRworld Jun 14, 2023
The competition-winning design will transform the former industrial district into an energy-neutral cultural centre set amidst a parametric forest.
by STIRworld May 10, 2023
Taking place during the month of June, the London Festival of Architecture will take over the capital of the UK to engage with the city and its people to discuss placemaking.
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 Vladimir Belogolovsky Sep 08, 2022
Vladimir Belogolovsky talks to architect Steffen Lehmann about his new book Reimagining the Library of the Future, an in-depth anthology of the finest libraries.
by Sunena V Maju Aug 29, 2022
Winning the competition for a mixed-use complex, MVRDV proposes the Oasis Towers extending an integral dialogue between nature and the urban fabric of the Jiangbei financial district.
by Sunena V Maju Aug 12, 2022
MVRDV and Fugger Foundations create the Next500 pavilion as a platform to discuss the future of social housing, in preparation for the 500-year anniversary of the Fuggerei.
by STIRworld Jul 16, 2022
Ahead of the live event in Lisbon, World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2022 reveals the shortlisted projects in the categories of Completed Buildings, Future Projects and Landscape.
by STIRworld Jul 14, 2022
MVRDV collaborated with StudioPOD for the One Green Mile project, which reuses the abandoned space in Mumbai as a playful public space with amenities for the community.
by Aastha D. Jul 11, 2022
An(other) exhibition - Agir, by MVRDV and The Why Factory - confesses crises, projects solutions, and takes on the lamp of activism.
by STIRworld Jul 08, 2022
Generating solar energy efficiently, shingled PV panels garb nearly the entire sculptural form of Sun Rock conceptualised by MVRDV, Taipower’s new operational facility in Taiwan.
by STIRworld May 05, 2022
For the ongoing Floriade expo at Almere in the Netherlands, MVRDV takes a ‘green dip’ to create a masterplan focused on sustainability and immersion in greenery.
by STIRworld Mar 07, 2022
As global tensions mount against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, major architecture firms across the world have ceased operations within the country in a show of solidarity.
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 John Jervis Feb 25, 2022
From towers and domes to wheels and vessels, these spectacular structures blow budgets, attract controversy and risk disaster. Yet, just occasionally, they triumph.
by Anmol Ahuja, Devanshi Shah Feb 11, 2022
In its third edition held on February 5 at the Guggenheim Museum, The World Around Summit facilitated discussions among changemakers on architecture’s now, near, and next.
by Anmol Ahuja Feb 03, 2022
In a conversation with STIR, Beatrice Galilee - writer, curator, cultural consultant, and co-founder of The World Around - reflects on the contemporary challenges of the practice.
by Devanshi Shah Dec 16, 2021
From Prada to Bulgari: a look back at five mesmerising facades for luxury retail stores that transformed the urban streetscape and showcased brand identity.
by Zohra Khan Dec 14, 2021
The Rotterdam-based firm MVRDV uses recycled champagne bottles to create the elevation for the luxury Italian jewellery brand’s flagship store in Shanghai.
by Devanshi Shah Nov 18, 2021
The multimedia exhibition is a deep conversation between MVRDV’s practice and working methodology, that is presented through sketches, models and digital data.
by STIRworld Jul 19, 2021
LAD HQ by MVRDV combines high and low tech sustainable solutions under one soaring technological roof.
by STIRworld Jun 22, 2021
The Harbour Experience Centre by MVRDV – a stack of five rotated exhibition spaces for the Port of Rotterdam - is conceptualised as a sustainable and energy-efficient solution.
by STIRworld Feb 27, 2021
Rotterdam-based MVRDV has started work on the renovation of the Pyramid, a Brutalist heritage building, that will now be transformed into a cultural hub for Albania’s capital city.
by STIRworld Feb 20, 2021
With a refreshing perspective of the Marble Arch, the 25-metre tall Marble Arch Hill installation will give its visitors a connecting view of the Oxford street and Hyde Park in London.
by STIRworld Oct 24, 2020
As the city of Almere prepares itself for the Floriade Expo 2022, Dutch architectural firm MVRDV brings a floral burst to the panoramic façade of the Flores Tower.
by Zohra Khan Oct 07, 2020
The Dutch firm’s design of an all glass complex in Detroit’s famous farmers market replicates colourful murals by artist DENIAL and Sheefy McFly on its exterior using ceramic printing.
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 STIRworld Aug 14, 2020
Inspired by the historical growth of Karlsruhe in Germany, MVRDV has designed a masterplan for the Ettlinger Tor area that celebrates the city's central castle.
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 Zohra Khan Mar 25, 2020
The winning project of an international competition is designed as a multi-level urban living room with pebble-shaped terraces in the heart of Shenzhen’s Longgang district.
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 Meghna Mehta Mar 07, 2020
The Netherlands-based MVRDV, led by Winy Maas, designs urban transport system in collaboration with Airbus, where flying vehicles are integrated into existing cities.
by Zohra Khan Feb 17, 2020
Celebrating one of the last projects by the Dutch architect, MVRDV proposes preservation of the complex with new additions that include an office block and an activated landscape.
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 STIRworld Dec 30, 2019
STIR picks the most innovative building façades of 2019, created using different materials, sustainable features and novel design approaches.
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.
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