•make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
by Jerry Elengical Feb 28, 2022
In a hybrid ceremony at the Es Devlin-designed UK Pavilion, the winners of the ‘Reimagining Cities and Towns Post-COVID’ competition were honoured for their imaginative proposals.
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 Jincy Iype Dec 09, 2021
The year that was – STIR rounds up design and architectural fairs and festivals that made a powerful comeback after delays and challenges of the years devoured by the pandemic.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Nov 04, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky visits Expo 2020 Dubai where spectacle-driven architecture is the core of the new smart city of the future; shares his list of 20 must-see pavilions.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Oct 16, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky talks to Sergei Tchoban about the architect’s Russian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, his interest in domed spaces, and the role materiality plays in his architecture.
by Jincy Iype Oct 14, 2021
STIR speaks to Michiel Raaphorst, founding partner, V8 Architects and Marjan van Aubel who preach sustainability with their biophilic design for The Netherlands pavilion at Dubai Expo.
by Jerry Elengical Jul 17, 2021
With Expo 2020 Dubai set to open its doors to public this October, STIR offers a glimpse into the unique features of five country pavilions - Singapore, India, UK, Morocco, and South Korea.
by STIRworld Sep 16, 2020
Originally scheduled to be held in October 2020, the World Expo has been postponed by a year and will continue to be held in Dubai with the theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’.
by Meghna Mehta Feb 21, 2020
The three gateways to Expo 2020 Dubai by British architect Asif Khan, woven from carbon fibre, are an artistic installation and a modern adaptation of traditional mashrabiya.
by Meghna Mehta Oct 30, 2019
Theme pavilion Terra by Grimshaw Architects, Singapore Pavilion by WOHA, Spain Pavilion by Amann-Canovas-Maruri and pavilions of 10 other nations form the Sustainability District.
by Meghna Mehta Oct 29, 2019
Based on the sub-theme Opportunity, an entire district at the Expo 2020 showcases pavilions of countries like Austria, Japan, Switzerland and Ukraine among others.
by Meghna Mehta Oct 28, 2019
The thematic district at the Expo will feature a Mobility Pavilion by Foster + Partners, UAE Pavilion by Santiago Calatrava, and 10 other pavilions of countries like Belgium and Finland.
by Meghna Mehta Oct 08, 2019
The iconic dome structure of Al Wasl Plaza at the Expo 2020 Dubai will provide the largest 360-degree projection surface in the world, offering visitors an unparalleled experience.
make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
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