•make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
by Anushka Sharma Jun 04, 2025
Emblematic of a return to what is essential, this silent, seemingly breathing house by the Chennai-based studio blends traditional wisdom with contemporary simplicity.
by Bansari Paghdar Mar 05, 2025
Set on the convergence of architecture and filmmaking, the competition spotlighted India’s urban mobility issues, awarding the Mumbai-centric film Sundari as the winner.
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 20, 2025
The Tamil Nadu-based studio engages with local materials and vernacular techniques in their design for Into the Wild as a way of reducing impact on the natural context.
by Almas Sadique Jan 04, 2025
The private residence, located amidst agricultural land, is punctured with voids and courtyards that keep SITH Villa connected to the surrounding landscape.
by Rémy Jarry Nov 18, 2024
The fourth edition of the Biennale delves into the contemporary legacy of feminine mythologies while addressing the ecological challenges of our time.
by Almas Sadique Sep 23, 2024
The private residence in Tamil Nadu, India, is conceived by STO.M.P as a docked ship with scattering references to regional architecture.
by Anushka Sharma Sep 14, 2024
The Mumbai and Bangalore-based architecture firm designs the new blocks guided by the principles of biophilic architecture, functional efficiency, and community-building.
by Almas Sadique Aug 08, 2024
Onebulb Architecture Studio derives inspiration from vernacular architecture and Laurie Baker’s works to design and make Brick Veedu in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Mar 18, 2024
Vladimir Belogolovsky interviews the lead architect at Mindspark Architects about being a good listener, seeing architecture as a selfless act and selecting the right client.
by Jincy Iype Nov 15, 2023
Replete with interstitial spaces and composed of granite, the community centre by SRDA manifests its patron's altruistic vision, dedicating itself to his homeland in Hosur, India.
by Jincy Iype May 25, 2023
In a candid conversation, Amit Syngle, CEO and MD of Asian Paints, discusses the launch of their Soft Décor Collection 2023 and their Beautiful Homes Studio in Chennai, India.
by Jerry Elengical Jan 14, 2023
Blending into a rocky inhospitable site, in Tamil Nadu, India, the home is a collection of whirling forms in precast mud and waste, offering up a model for building in harsh contexts.
by Jerry Elengical Dec 30, 2022
Best of 2022: STIR celebrates recent Indian architecture which illuminated the multiplicity and sensitivity of the country’s practitioners across varied contexts and typologies.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Jan 22, 2022
In the first part of a three-part series, STIR examines the curatorial framework of the third edition of Chennai Photo Biennale titled Maps of Disquiet.
by Shraddha Nair Oct 23, 2021
Multidisciplinary artist Osheen Siva describes the influence of her Tamil and Dalit heritage, which shapes and fuels her future-fiction-feminist universe.
by Pallavi Mehra Sep 27, 2021
Urban Courtyard House by the Chennai-based firm combines modern aesthetics with the concepts of a traditional regional house, creating a tranquil sanctuary in the heart of the city.
by Meghna Mehta Sep 23, 2020
Indian architect Anupama Kundoo, a forerunner for ecologically responsive and modest architecture, builds a comfortable abode for socio-economically disadvantaged children in Pondicherry.
by Zohra Khan May 15, 2020
The Rane Vidyalaya in a village of Tamil Nadu is inspired from the sixth century built Thiruvellarai temple of southern India where walls constitute layers of alternate materials.
by Meghna Mehta Apr 01, 2020
SPASM Design Architects uses local granite stone for this home in the southern city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, which is flanked by bastions and set against a lush green backdrop.
by Sukanya Garg Mar 21, 2020
STIR in conversation with Alwar Balasubramaniam about the nature-based processes, techniques and conceptual narratives in his work, at the Talwar Gallery in New Delhi.
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