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Look at the Sun: On the work of James Turrell, Kimsooja and Lee Eunsun
Aug 08, 2025by Lee Daehyung Aug 08, 2025
The three contemporary artists counter digital acceleration with art that demands stillness and introspection.
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Nous, le Climat at BAP! Île-de-France: sensing climate at the table
Aug 05, 2025by Aarthi Mohan Aug 05, 2025
French landscape collective TER’s installation at the Potager du Roi coalesced architecture and environmental data, making sensors like heat, water and wind part of the experience.
Nina’s House: A 1970s home in London turns fossil fuel-free through a natural retrofit
Jul 21, 2025by Anushka Sharma Jul 21, 2025
Nina+Co and ROAR partner on the regenerative retrofitting of a South Tottenham house, prioritising performance over footprint.
Paulíny Hovorka Architects designs a brutalist Y-shaped haven in rural Slovakia
Jul 08, 2025by Aarthi Mohan Jul 08, 2025
Rooted in Slovak culture, the Banánka House is an architectural narrative of family, culture and the seamless embrace of nature.
Indulging in the art of telling with the AI-assisted explorations of studio Tellart
Jun 06, 2025by Jincy Iype Jun 06, 2025
STIR interviews Maia Garau and Tristan Hupe-Guimarães of Tellart, reflecting on how the experiential design studio operates from the intersection of culture, nature and technology.
Middle Eastern Pavilions at Venice Biennale 2025 beckon emergent regional pedagogy
May 03, 2025by Aarthi Mohan May 03, 2025
From vernacular knowledge to modern sustainability, the pavilions of UAE, Oman, Türkiye, Qatar and others at La Biennale 2025 serve as living archives of alternative architectures.
From Milan to London: Global design weeks as barometers and battlegrounds
May 02, 2025by Debika Ray May 02, 2025
A case of two cities—both bona fide global cultural capitals—reveals insights on precarity in the creative industries, fleeting trends and engagement in making, beyond numbers.
Essentia Home opens the doors to a new destination for luxury interiors in Delhi
Mar 22, 2025by Essentia Home Mar 22, 2025
Following the successful opening of its flagship store in Gurugram, the brand introduces a new hub for designers, architects and connoisseurs on MG Road, New Delhi.
Light, space, spirit: Sanctuary Tunnel Garden by RAD+ar dissolves boundaries
Mar 15, 2025by Aarthi Mohan Mar 15, 2025
A rural chapel near Bogor in Indonesia redefines religious architecture, inviting reflection through its delicate balance of openness and intimacy.
Work environments that 'Activate the Senses' at Workspace Design Show 2025
Feb 19, 2025by Anushka Sharma Feb 19, 2025
Set to unfold in London from February 26 – 27, 2025, the design show will host a stellar lineup of brands, product showcases, installations and talks that speculate future workspaces.
Cycles of reciprocity: The Khoj Peers residency programme turns 20
Feb 18, 2025by Pramodha Weerasekera Feb 18, 2025
Peers Continuum: A Relay of Reciprocity showcases over eighty multimedia works by sixty alumni of the annual Peers art residency.
Itaúna House in Brazil adds a green annexe to modernist Oscar Niemeyer residence
Feb 11, 2025by STIRworld Feb 11, 2025
The Rio de Janeiro based practice Siqueira+Azul expands an original Oscar Niemeyer house into the modern Itaúna House, integrating contemporary design with lush gardens.
The Gaia Communication System's haptic feedback enables ecosystem attunement
Feb 10, 2025by Bansari Paghdar Feb 10, 2025
Designed on biomimetic principles, the Danish practice Inxects' wearable device records environmental data for users to intuitively interact with their ecosystems.
Studio X4 reimagines indoor boundaries as permeable thresholds in Diagonal House
Jan 21, 2025by STIRworld Jan 21, 2025
Studio X4’s Diagonal House invites its residents to step into a space where geometry and light converge to craft a narrative of fluidity and connection.
A reverence for nature: SPASM Design's 'There is No Planet B' at ADFF: STIR Mumbai
Jan 06, 2025by Aarthi Mohan Jan 06, 2025
As part of the Pavilion Park at the upcoming Architecture and Design Film Festival, the installation invites reflection on the delicate balance of progress and preservation.
Framing a void: Reflecting on 2024's most inspiring pavilion designs
Dec 24, 2024by Aarthi Mohan Dec 24, 2024
STIRred 2024: Exploring the best of pavilion designs as ephemeral architectural interventions that bridged humanity, nature and cultural narratives this year.
Sahyog: Erudition, kinship and inclusivity at the heart of Palanpur’s Jain community
Dec 09, 2024by Dhwani Shanghvi Dec 09, 2024
In a conversation with STIR, architect Nishant Mehta of Studio NM outlines his thoughtful approach to designing an inclusive school campus in India for differently-abled students.
Tate House in Oaxaca frames the Pacific Ocean with its pavilion-like assembly
Nov 28, 2024by Almas Sadique Nov 28, 2024
The residence in Oaxaca, Mexico, conceived by MATERIA + Gustavo Carmona, overlooks the ocean and mountains, with each room perennially connected to the outside.
Language, legacy and leisure: Hetain Patel’s multidimensional portrait of identity
Nov 26, 2024by Deeksha Nath Nov 26, 2024
British artist Hetain Patel reflects on the immigrant experience, offering a fresh and inclusive view of heritage in two recent showcases.
A canyon in the city: One River North brings Colorado's landscape into urban Denver
Oct 30, 2024by Nikitha Sunil Oct 30, 2024
MAD Architects' canyon-inspired design for the tower weaves a natural narrative into city living, offering residents an immersive connection to the environment.
Roots of imagination: Exploring the intersection of art and landscape at Inhotim
Oct 28, 2024by Huma Kabakci Oct 28, 2024
A deep dive into one of the largest open-air museums in Latin America, which situates art in a lush natural environment.
Lygia Clark at Whitechapel Gallery: Engaging Bodies and Performing Freedom
Oct 19, 2024by Deeksha Nath Oct 19, 2024
The I and the You traces Clark's journey from spatial exploration through abstraction to forefronting audience experience with manipulative objects and participatory performances.
Dutch Design Week to present creativity in an evolving tapestry of 'Real Unreal'
Oct 17, 2024by Anushka Sharma Oct 17, 2024
Set to commence on October 19, 2024, the design event will showcase a comprehensive programme branching into five missions—each envisioning a better future through design.
What is the 2024 Manifesta Biennial manifesting in Barcelona?
Oct 16, 2024by Daria Kravchuk Oct 16, 2024
The 15th edition of Manifesta, the European nomadic biennial, in Barcelona, advocates for the importance of contemporary art in addressing ecological concerns through sustainable practices.
Resilience, response and pluralism in design: a look at GDF’s 2024 programme
Oct 09, 2024by Anushka Sharma Oct 09, 2024
STIR revisits the 2024 edition of the Global Design Forum with an exclusive conversation with the Program Director, Jessica McFarlane, tracing its curation, aspirations and impact.
'Matrix' by CPLUS at Taikang Art Museum re-imagines urban experiences
Sep 17, 2024by Dhwani Shanghvi Sep 17, 2024
The supple inflatable cabin in Beijing evokes a primordial, womb-like space to alleviate urban alienation.
Reactive spatial installations at LDF inspire circularity, craftsmanship and activism
Sep 13, 2024by Almas Sadique Sep 13, 2024
STIR enlists spatially dominant and sensorially rich architectural installations on view across 11 design districts in London, UK, during the London Design Festival 2024 in September.
AtelierM’s LuMa House fluidly embraces a century-old oak tree in its design
Aug 06, 2024by Simran Gandhi Aug 06, 2024
A spiralling concrete beam anchors a giant oak tree and culminate in a stepped rooftop garden in this private residence in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Greening the urban grid with RAD+ar’s Aruma Split Garden
Jul 20, 2024by Aarthi Mohan Jul 20, 2024
Explore how Indonesia-based architectural practice, RAD+ar integrated split-level design and green spaces to create a riveting urban oasis for modern living.
Paris to greet Olympics 2024 with an eco-friendly timber Aquatics Centre
Jun 29, 2024by STIRworld Jun 29, 2024
Ahead of the anticipated event, VenhoevenCS and Ateliers 2/3/4/ architects unveil an energy-efficient arena, footbridge and park for an urban renewal project.
HAS design and research’s valley-like grotto in aluminium for a design expo in Thailand
Jun 28, 2024by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Jun 28, 2024
The Bangkok-based firm uses several aluminium rods to create a multi-functional curtain-like pavilion, reminiscent of Thai stilt houses.
Rockwell Group conceives Bathhouse Flatiron as a futuristic wellness retreat
Jun 28, 2024by Anushka Sharma Jun 28, 2024
Inspired by the trope of a ‘Hero’s Journey,’ the New York-based firm dons the three-level space in Manhattan in dramatic lights, muted colours and expressive materials.
Aislan Pankararu’s patterned surfaces hide depths of intertwined knowledge
Jun 23, 2024by Kate Meadows Jun 23, 2024
Exhibiting the São Paulo-based emerging artist for the first time in the United States, Salon 94 platforms Indigenous artists on a global scale.
Lema communicates their philosophy for universal design via ‘In’Habit’
Jun 19, 2024by Lema Jun 19, 2024
The Italian furniture design and manufacture company unveils a lifestyle project evoking a sensorial and poetic experience for the users at the Sunrise House in Miami.
Open your ears: Sound and sensorial installations at the Venice Biennale
Jun 06, 2024by Holly Howe Jun 06, 2024
STIRring 'Everywhere' in Venice: Poland, Panama, Saudi Arabia and Serbia are among those presenting immersive acoustic installations at the 60th Venice Biennale.
Looking beyond what we see: ocularcentric culture in architecture and design
May 10, 2024by Anushka Sharma May 10, 2024
In light of the prevalent sensory hierarchies that guide the world around us, what would design and building beyond just aesthetics entail?
Diversity in design: The collective language of Asian architecture
May 03, 2024by Aarthi Mohan May 03, 2024
Discover the essence of modern Asia at the Collective Language Exhibition, where architecture speaks volumes about cultural diversity and innovation in Bangkok.
Yasmina Makram weaves heritage into a contemporary design with 'Nakhla’
Apr 26, 2024by Aarthi Mohan, Ria Jha Apr 26, 2024
In a conversation with STIR, designer Yasmina Makram delves into the architectural alchemy behind Nakhla and her journey in crafting narratives that transcend time and space.
Matteo Cibic and Elasi's immersive collab of sound and imagery at MDW 2024
Apr 25, 2024by Zeynep Rekkali Jensen Apr 25, 2024
With experimental sound portraits, Dermophonic at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano brought to life the dreams and aspirations of strangers through art and music.
MuseLAB crafts an immersive lunar landscape in terracotta hues in Gujarat
Apr 24, 2024by Kiranmmayie S Apr 24, 2024
An oasis amidst Ahmedabad’s busy streets, Luire by MuseLAB blends earthly roots and contemporary design, creating a retail experience beyond expectation.
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