•make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
by Aarthi Mohan Aug 08, 2025
In a contemplative conversation with STIR, Somali-Italian architect Omar Degan outlines a biennale shaped not by spectacle, but by resistance, pedagogy and presence.
by Bansari Paghdar May 30, 2025
The Indian author elicits shared lived experiences and collective identity through fantastical tales, inviting a deeper introspection on the state of architecture.
by 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.
by STIRworld Apr 14, 2025
Led by OMA’s David Gianotten, the proposal to renovate Tirana's chief stadium and its vicinity features flexible urban spaces and programmes, along with structural and facial upgrades.
by Bansari Paghdar Mar 26, 2025
A personal reflection on the quintessential architect's journey is lent renewed perspectives by CCBA Designs' book on Indian architectural education, practice, ethics and aesthetics.
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 Bansari Paghdar Feb 24, 2025
Designed by Giovanni Vaccarini Architetti, the multi-storey residential building features extruding terraces stacked on one another to create a porous exterior shell.
by Almas Sadique Feb 14, 2025
The book, associated with the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam, explores an understanding of architectural evolution in the context of climate change.
by Ranjana Dave Feb 07, 2025
'Becoming Lim Tze Peng' at the National Gallery Singapore presents an expansive body of work by the Singaporean artist, who passed away earlier this week.
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 Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Jan 24, 2025
The Canadian studio addresses the derelict water pumping station's historical character and its nature as urban artefact to turn it into a vibrant mixed-use development in Winnipeg.
by Simran Gandhi Jan 04, 2025
The Lujiatan Wetland Park Commercial Service Centre in China integrates ecological design with fluid spaces, a spiralling tower and a hydrophilic deck.
by Louis Ho Dec 26, 2024
Singaporean artist Zen Teh speaks to STIR about turning a critical lens on the entanglements between our natural and urban ecosystems.
by Almas Sadique Dec 02, 2024
John Puttick's ecclesiastical improvements, restoration and contemporary retrofitting transform the 700-year-old church into a multipurpose space for the local community.
by Ranjana Dave Nov 29, 2024
MANZAR: Art and Architecture from Pakistan 1940s to Today surveys over eight decades of creative practice in an exhibition at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Nov 28, 2024
In a conversation with STIR, the Kuwait and Bahrain-based studio Civil Architecture speaks about their approach to local contexts and the built landscape before and after Neom.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Nov 11, 2024
The exhibition spotlights D.C.'s monumental Brutalist architecture, examining its history, impact and reimagined future as envisioned by leading architects.
by Bansari Paghdar Oct 26, 2024
Farrell Centre explores the past and present of Newcastle’s ambitious and controversial urbanisation after the 1960s through an exhibition for the Concrete Dreams project.
by Akash Singh Oct 19, 2024
Held in Mumbai, India, the two-day event explored Charles Correa's role as an architect, planner and cultural thinker in post-independence India.
by Aastha D. Oct 11, 2024
STIR pays tribute to the perennial legacy and expansive practice of the Indian architect, bridging education and architecture.
by Akash Singh Sep 28, 2024
Located in Aš, Czech Republic, a former graveyard turned public park helps visitors experience the turbulent history of the city through minimal intervention.
by Anmol Ahuja Aug 30, 2024
The conversation continues just as the lens is turned on the enquiry – from an epistemological one to a dialogic one – in studying the masterplans for a new Hatay.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Jul 23, 2024
Vladimir Belogolovsky speaks with Shanghai and Hong Kong-based architect Ping Jiang, for whom architecture is an ongoing negotiation with the environment.
by Aarthi Mohan Jul 12, 2024
Integrating history, art and ecology in urban spaces, the Triennial engages with contemporary challenges through innovative design and urban engagement.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jul 08, 2024
Over 1,500 urban leaders from 96 countries addressed critical issues on climate action and urban resilience at the biannual World Congress in São Paulo.
by 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.
by Aarthi Mohan Jun 26, 2024
ZAV Architects explore Iran’s architectural evolution through the lens of sustainability and adaptability with the Centre for Handy Skills in Hormuz Island.
by Almas Sadique Jun 14, 2024
The book, published by nai010 publishers and authored by Frank Suurenbroek and Gideon Spanjar, serves as the culmination of the two-year research project Sensing Streetscapes.
by STIRworld May 31, 2024
As the LFA steps into its 20th year, STIR picks the best of exhibits that explore, celebrate and probe the multifaceted landscape of contemporary architecture across London.
by STIRworld May 21, 2024
Pivoting on the theme Reimagine, the city-wide festival aims to foster dialogues about architecture, experiment with concepts, and discover and support fresh talent by reimagining public spaces across London.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar May 20, 2024
BDP Pattern and Buro Happold’s new stadium design with a capacity of 63,000 seats fosters a connection between community spaces and the waterfront in Dalian, China.
by Aarthi Mohan May 07, 2024
Delve into the intersection of architecture, community and storytelling as WERK presents new narratives on urban landscapes with Tales of the City exhibition.
by Jerry Elengical Apr 11, 2024
In a conversation with STIR, the artist and architect dives into his creative process, influences, and the prescient tendencies of revolutionary science fiction works.
by Akash Singh Feb 21, 2024
The Gelephu masterplan is envisioned as a 1000+ sq km proposal with 11 neighbourhoods shaped by the flow of 35 rivers and connected with inhabitable bridges.
by Salvatore Peluso Dec 19, 2023
STIR speaks with curator Silvia Franceschini about Power, the exhibition on the interconnectedness of infrastructure across political institutions, global geopolitics, and pertinently power.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Nov 20, 2023
Seoul-based architecture firm Studio One-Aftr transforms abandoned buildings in South Korea into a sanctuary that blends architecture and nature.
by Aarthi Mohan Oct 24, 2023
STIR provides a glimpse into Seoul's architectural and urban transformation at the 4th Biennale, where creativity shapes the city’s future.
by Aarthi Mohan Oct 10, 2023
Exhibit Columbus 2023 in collaboration with the Landmark Columbus Foundation is a living celebration of design, art, and city revival, taking place in Indiana till November 2023.
by Keziah Vikranth Sep 15, 2023
In a conversation with STIR, the Australian architect discusses the use of world-building techniques to bring about awareness of climate change—‘the greatest crisis of our generation.’
by STIRworld Aug 21, 2023
Extending 295 metres across Jiangxi River, the steel bridge features a symmetrical pair of arches ascending from the opposite sides of the road deck.
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