•make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
by Shraddha Nair Feb 13, 2023
Curator Joasia Krysa talks to STIR about the upcoming Helsinki Biennial, titled New Directions May Emerge, and the idea of ecological revival.
by STIRworld Jan 06, 2023
Named the Art Sauna, the unassuming structure comprises low-lying geometric forms, as an extension to the Gösta Serlachius Museum of Contemporary Art in Mänttä, Finland.
by Vatsala Sethi Dec 31, 2022
Best of 2022: Artists that STIRred the art world by contributing to a technologically advanced future with virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and more.
by Jerry Elengical Dec 29, 2022
Best of 2022: STIR curates the most innovative developments in sports architecture featured over the past year, from landmark stadiums to innovative multi-use venues.
by Shraddha Nair Dec 09, 2022
Espoo Museum of Modern Art chief curator Arja Miller talks to STIR about curating tech-driven artworks by Refik Anadol, Dora Budor, Sougwen Chung and others for the exhibition.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Dec 05, 2022
Dance House Helsinki, by Finnish practices JKMM Architects and ILO architects, is a remodelling and extension project that aims to seamlessly merge the old and the new.
by STIRworld Jul 23, 2022
By realising a design entry by Kristian Talvitie from the 2021 Polestar Design Context, the EV company branches to reimagine sustainable travel through architecture in Finland.
by Shraddha Nair Apr 30, 2022
Venice Art Biennale's Finnish Pavilion presents video artist Pilvi Takala's work, curated by Christina Li and produced by Frame Contemporary Art Finland.
by Devanshi Shah Mar 19, 2022
Designed by Yatofu Creatives, this Helsinki-based teahouse translates the traditional tea-making techniques and materials into refined details and finishes.
by Nadezna Siganporia Mar 14, 2022
Finnish firm JKMM Architects carefully renovated the 1930s Lasipalatsi building and designed a series of domed subterranean cavities for the new exhibition space.
by Jerry Elengical Feb 21, 2022
In Kontiolahti, Finland, this cabin is a dark, mystical object nestled amid the trees of a rustic homestead that champions openness and sustainability as a relief from urban life.
by Devanshi Shah Jan 24, 2022
The new multifunctional complex containing a church, café, offices and meeting spaces and housing meets both the service provision and social needs of the entire community.
by Anmol Ahuja Jan 11, 2022
Located in the heart of the Finnish city of Tampere, the Nokia Arena is intended as a landmark building within an urban nexus, boasting a LEED Gold certification and lush amenities.
by ABB Dec 15, 2021
The four-minute videos demonstrate the use of technology and thoughtful design to foster a smarter, sustainable environment.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Aug 27, 2021
The exhibition New Standards, at the Pavilion of Finland of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021, underscores the thriving history of the timber house Puutalo Oy.
by Rahul Kumar Aug 12, 2021
Pirkko Siitari and Taru Tappola, curators of Helsinki Biennial, titled The Same Sea, talk about the making of the biennial through collaborative approach and environmental awareness.
by Jincy Iype Apr 14, 2021
JKMM has remodelled and extended a 1980s library into Fyyri, a modern, multipurpose one, with fair interiors and a skin of copper shingles, as a “public living room” for the city.
by Anmol Ahuja Apr 03, 2021
Winner of the Helsinki Energy Challenge to decarbonise the Finnish capital’s heating systems by 2030, this cluster of artificial islands will be a massive heat-storing recreational hub.
by Shreeparna Chatterjee Feb 13, 2021
Balanced atop a single pillar, the black coloured Niliaitta cabin is a secluded haven in the forests of Finland with all the facilities of a modern hotel room.
by STIRworld Dec 09, 2020
Aiming for a 'home away from home' experience during the pandemic when mobility is restricted, the Finnish studio's ‘Space of Mind’ is an adaptable structure for all needs.
by STIRworld Sep 05, 2020
Through its dynamicity, Shiver House, an “animal-like” kinetic structure built out of Finnish airplane ply, aims to link people with ‘living’ architecture and its surrounding landscape.
by Linus Lopez Dec 16, 2019
Presented by Wipro Lighting, in this STIR initiative with PLDC, Skandal Technologies CEO Tapio Rosenius and Katia Kolovea discuss the challenges and solutions in lighting design.
by Reetika Khanna Nov 05, 2019
Writer and avid traveller, Reetika Khanna's keen observations of all things design come together in a series of postcard entries from quaint quarters across the world.
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 Sukanya Garg Oct 26, 2019
STIR speaks to the Japanese artist, who – inspired by Finland’s northern lights – works with numeric LED counters to evoke the infinite existence.
by Apurva Bose Dutta Jun 24, 2019
With the ongoing chaos around the Smart Cities Mission in India, it is time to look at Finland, a country that has set the bar in creating smart cities.
by Apurva Bose Dutta May 20, 2019
A visit to the Helsinki Cathedral, the Kampii Chapel and the Rock Church in Finland, reflects a distinct diversity in style but similarity in ethos of these scared sites.
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