•make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
by Bansari Paghdar Feb 28, 2026
The primary attraction of the Yangtze River Delta International Sailing Hub is envisioned to feature a sloped silhouette inspired by the traditional architecture of Chinese pagodas.
by Bansari Paghdar Feb 07, 2026
The inaugural Aranyani Pavilion in New Delhi, Sacred Nature, features a spiral walkthrough composed of a canopy of indigenous plant species in contrast with invasive lantana wood.
by Bansari Paghdar Dec 25, 2025
A meditation on spatial clarity, the mixed-use development prioritises exposed material finishes, minimal design and adaptable spaces.
by Bansari Paghdar Dec 23, 2025
Spanning China, India, Singapore and Bangladesh, the winners of the inaugural regional outtake address urbanisation, sustainability and equity through contextual architecture.
by Ranjana Dave Dec 03, 2025
What is a biennial meant to do? Constituted with works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum's collection and contributions by contemporary practitioners, the 14th Taipei Biennial hints at the relationship between a biennial and its peoples.
by Srishti Ojha Nov 26, 2025
The British artist talks to STIR about two new projects: his first London solo exhibition in six years, a major public installation and a commission by Yves Saint Laurent.
by Bansari Paghdar Nov 14, 2025
Through the lens of Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze, the photobook spotlights trees, scaffolders and birds forming a quiet cycle of growth and renewal against Hong Kong’s skyline.
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 27, 2025
From prayer spaces to gender-appropriate areas, Saudi Arabia's evolving workspaces were at the forefront of the country's first dedicated trade fair for workplace solutions.
by Bansari Paghdar Aug 20, 2025
Terms and Conditions, The Other Side of the Hill and other projects on thermal inequity and designing for discomfort earmark a provocative foray into the curator’s exhibition.
by Ranjana Dave Aug 19, 2025
An exhibition at Asia Art Archive in Hong Kong spotlights the cross-border rhythms of South Asia’s women’s movement through the archives of artists Sheba Chhachhi and Lala Rukh.
by Avani Tandon Vieira Aug 18, 2025
The Hong Kong artist’s moving image work examines loss and persistence in a fragmented urban landscape.
by Bansari Paghdar Aug 12, 2025
The rigorously researched counter-proposal to the state’s replacement plans for the Vyšehrad Railway Bridge prioritises preservation and cultural coexistence.
by Aarthi Mohan Jul 16, 2025
Through 23 spatial and urban interventions, the tenth edition of this annual architecture festival brought the discipline closer to the rhythms of daily life.
by Bansari Paghdar Jul 16, 2025
In Venice, the newly opened San Marco Art Centre's inaugural exhibition posits a retrospective look at the socio-political impacts of Seidler's polarising works in Australia.
by Aarthi Mohan Jun 28, 2025
The New York-based practice’s debut project in South Korea offers a thoughtful take on how architecture stands to shape and support the city’s cultural and corporate future.
by Aarthi Mohan Apr 15, 2025
From visionary tributes to futuristic installations, the tenth edition inspired a connection between art, sustainability and technology at Milan Design Week 2025.
by STIRworld Apr 14, 2025
The Contemporary and Bawwaba sections of Art Dubai 2025 anchor artistic inquiries into ecology, migration and identity through context-rich, geographically informed works.
by Preciosa Lighting Apr 08, 2025
The Czech company debuts Crystal Links at Salone del Mobile.Milano’s Euroluce, alongside a cutting-edge generative visualisation tool, Preciosa Signature Design Generator.
by Aarthi Mohan Mar 24, 2025
Portuguese studio OODA Architecture's cylindrical design merges flexibility, efficiency and community in Porto’s student housing landscape.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Mar 17, 2025
Shaped by Bangalore’s pub culture yet rooted in Kolkata’s addas, Jollygunj reflects shifting rituals of gathering wherein spaces must be versatile, immersive and visually compelling.
by STIRworld Mar 08, 2025
The renowned photographer writes for STIR about photographs taken during travels to Japan in the early 2000s in a solo showcase at the IBASHO gallery in Antwerp.
by Jincy Iype Mar 04, 2025
Published by Fisheye Editions, this book relays the Parisian photographer’s documentation of peculiar hotels shaped like UFOs and cruise ships, offering privacy for amorous activities.
by Aarthi Mohan Feb 26, 2025
British architect Asif Khan's architectural vision for the Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture anchors a space for creativity, critical thought and ecological reflection.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Feb 21, 2025
STIR speaks with the filmmaker and artist duo about their ongoing project, which trains an unrelenting eye on the everyday life of the city and how people negotiate public spaces.
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 Aarthi Mohan Jan 29, 2025
Paul Tulett’s latest book challenges Brutalism’s harsh stereotypes, revealing the diverse and resilient nature of the style in Japan.
by Rémy Jarry Jan 22, 2025
The 11th edition of the Asia Pacific Triennial stands out for its distinctive approach, which challenges conventional methods of exhibiting contemporary art in Asia and Oceania.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Jan 09, 2025
JSa and MTA+V transform urban living in Mexico City with organic architecture, community focus and sustainable design.
by 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.
by Armani/Casa Nov 28, 2024
The Italian brand's new Manhattan address merges luxury, design and sustainability, featuring exclusive boutiques, luxury residences and an Armani/Ristorante.
by Bansari Paghdar Nov 27, 2024
The 'radical' 85-unit, timber-framed modular social housing in Barcelona designed by Peris + Toral Arquitectes caters to the ever-changing dynamics of human relationships.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Oct 31, 2024
Winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025, the almshouse reconsiders community housing with a tranquil, connected environment for elderly residents in inner-city Bermondsey, London.
by Aarthi Mohan Oct 19, 2024
Combining kinetic design with colour and transparency, the large-scale installation transforms the plaza into a place for reflection and discovery.
by 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.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Oct 03, 2024
The museum design by the Shenzhen-based practice narrates the story of the development of the Shekou Industrial Zone and the influential role played by the state-owned enterprise, China Merchants Group.
by Ayaz Basrai Oct 01, 2024
Architect Ayaz Basrai reflects on the enduring legacy of his friend and peer, artist Hanif Kureshi.
by Bansari Paghdar Sep 26, 2024
Nizio Design International Studio’s restoration and extension of the historic animation studio in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, embraces “skillfully built contrasts”.
by 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.
by STIRworld Sep 03, 2024
A reimagined 1.2-kilometre-long trellis in steel mesh and tube frames constitutes the Emerald Screen Pergola, a landscape corridor paying homage to classical Chinese gardens.
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