•make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
by Bansari Paghdar Nov 25, 2025
Protecting the 11th-century Nordic ruins in Þjórsárdalur, The (Re)interpretation of Stöng presents an untreated larchwood structure that reconciles fragility and permanence.
by Srishti Ojha Jun 27, 2025
A Boy and a Girl and a Bush and a Bird presents the Icelandic artist’s signature video installations alongside a newly commissioned series of landscape paintings in Estonia.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Apr 26, 2025
STIR lists the best of projects curated by Carlo Ratti for his exhibition, national participations, special projects and collateral events as a guide to navigating this year’s expansive biennale.
by Anushka Sharma Aug 30, 2024
In a conversation with STIR, Sruli Recht and Roland Snooks discuss the climate crisis, rising oceans, material innovation and plausible future rituals that guide their humanoid sculptures.
by Aarthi Mohan Dec 11, 2023
ESJA Architecture and Arkibygg Arkitektar's Ring of Bjolfur is a circular viewing platform that weaves a tale of strength, continuity and cultural connection in Iceland.
by Rahul Kumar Apr 28, 2023
Turkish-American new media artist Refik Anadol speaks with STIR at Art Dubai on his immersive AI generated installation Glacier Dreams, commissioned by Julius Baer.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Mar 16, 2023
The airport design project focuses on Iceland’s progressive goals, establishing a relationship between economics, employment opportunities, and sustainable development.
by Niyati Dave Oct 12, 2022
In conversation with STIR, James Lingwood and Michael Morris of Artangel talk about bringing site-specific installations and large-scale artworks to London.
by STIRworld Oct 03, 2022
Along the UIA’s chosen theme of “Architecture for well-being,” STIR highlights innovative global projects that make use of evidence-based design to promote health in buildings and cities.
by Sunena V Maju Sep 22, 2022
With Móberg Nursing Home, Urban Arkitektar and Loop Architects design an inward-looking ‘home’ in a cylindrical form for residents with dementia in the scenic landscape of Iceland.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Jul 29, 2021
Hyperreal iceberg series by the Los Angeles-based artist, Luciana Abait, part of the exhibition A Letter to the Future, talks about the fragile state of environment.
by Jincy Iype Jul 13, 2021
A pair of monumental towers are linked by a delicate ropeway to anchor two tectonic plates, forming this landmark observation tower conceptualised by Chinese studio 00Group.
by STIRworld Mar 31, 2021
Clad in blackened timber panels and surmounted by overgrown green roofs, the home provides a serene place of refuge near Lake Thingvallavatn that complements its natural context.
by STIRworld Mar 18, 2021
Three stacked oval volumes give form to a social space for swimmers where they can warm themselves before the vast stretching scenery of the Langisandur beach in Iceland.
make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
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