by Jerry Elengical Jul 28, 2021
In the city of Karnal, India, Delhi-based Zero Energy Design Lab has built a palatial two-family home that merges sustainability, parametricism, and vernacular architecture.
by Shaunak Mahbubani Jul 27, 2021
A multi-layered narrative of events in India that inspired various creative practitioners to use the language of art as a tool to revolt against the administration.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Jul 26, 2021
When inundated by the deluge of images, the photographs by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist, Danish Siddiqui, invited a penetrating gaze from his viewers.
by Anmol Ahuja Jul 26, 2021
Designed as a weekend retreat in rural Bengaluru and framed against expansive views of the Savandurga hill, the airy, ‘transparent’ residence reimagines living amid nature’s embrace.
by Rahul Kumar Jul 17, 2021
Photographer Luisa Lambri and architect and artist Bijoy Jain explore the ideas of space and line through the lens of history and material in their distinct practices.
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 Anmol Ahuja Jul 15, 2021
With a scooped core ensconced by concentric free-standing walls in exposed concrete, the Plain Ties House in Surat, Gujarat, intends to revive a slice of familial living.
by Rahul Kumar Jul 12, 2021
Intersectional and multidisciplinary artist, Sajan Mani, currently based in Berlin, questions the non-existing histories of Dalit and hegemonic Brahmanical archives.
by Girinandini Singh Jul 05, 2021
Indian photographer Nirvair Singh Rai talks about the ethical and aesthetical responsibility of depicting a humanistic representation of refugee communities.
by Jerry Elengical Jul 03, 2021
With a brick façade that flows and ebbs, The Red Oasis is a community centre designed by Pune-based PMA madhushala as a relief from monotonous housing patterns in the Indian city.
by Jincy Iype Jul 03, 2021
With angled gable roofs and an RCC skin, this Ahmedabad residence designed by Indian design firm UA Lab merges its airy, light-filled interiors with the refreshing outdoors.
by Devanshi Shah Jun 29, 2021
A private residence by Iram Sultan Design Studio in Gurugram, India, is filled with art, bold colours and exquisite custom designer furniture that captures the story of its occupants.
by Jincy Iype Jun 24, 2021
Mumbai is set to get a 705m-long, raised green walkway snaking through a forest in Malabar Hills, conceptualised by IMK Architects with Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
by Jerry Elengical Jun 23, 2021
'Small is Beautiful' presents solutions against climate change put forth by leading Indian designers across the domains of cleanAir, cleanEarth, cleanEnergy, cleanWater, and Forest.
by Srinivas Aditya Mopidevi Jun 17, 2021
Reflecting on Australia-based Alana Hunt’s Cups of nun chai, this article emphasises on the ideas of repetition and resilience to address the recent history of violence in Kashmir.
by Rahul Kumar Jun 15, 2021
Khageswar Rout’s Annex & Dissever Code present enlarged, yet intricate organic forms in terracotta that negotiate between reason and instinct at gallery Project 88 in Mumbai, India.
by Pallavi Mehra Jun 12, 2021
This vibrant home conceived by Priyanka Itadkar and Falguni Bhatia of Mumbai-based Act of Quad studio proves that good design does not have to break the bank.
by Jincy Iype Jun 09, 2021
STIR speaks with Indian artist and designer, Alex Davis, about Moody Blooms, a collection of life-size, monochrome sculptures emulating the beauty of flowers with stainless steel.
by Manu Sharma Jun 08, 2021
An Indian artist currently based in New York, Visakh Menon discusses his craft and its exploration that revolves around error.
by Girinandini Singh Jun 07, 2021
Indu Antony on avoiding the trap of the ‘saviour complex’ as an artist working with marginalised issues of gender, class equity, feminism, and LGBTQ+ rights.
by Rahul Kumar Jun 04, 2021
At a solo presentation titled (Un) Containable Life, at 1x1 Art Gallery in Dubai, artist Sonia Mehra Chawla showcases a transmedia practice that included her works from 2013-2020.
by Jerry Elengical Jun 04, 2021
To commemorate the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration on World Environment Day, STIR picks up a few projects exemplifying our push for a collective sustainable future.
by Jerry Elengical Jun 02, 2021
Celebrating the power of community-based movements at the 2021 London Design Biennale, the India Pavilion features innovative, eco-friendly solutions for 21st century India.
by Jerry Elengical May 28, 2021
Nisha Mathew Ghosh, the curator of the India Pavilion at LDB 2021, titled Small Is Beautiful. A billion stories, speaks with STIR on her inspiration and aims for the installation.
by Jincy Iype May 27, 2021
The sun-soaked House by the Park by Sandeep Khosla and Amaresh Anand in Bengaluru features a burgundy sculptural staircase and is flanked by a triangular park on one side.
by Rahul Kumar May 21, 2021
In his recent solo presentation, titled Fugitive Dust, at Vida Heydari Contemporary in Pune, Pravat exhibits works that pan across disciplines and media.
by Jincy Iype May 13, 2021
Mumbai Artist Retreat is a series of flexible pavilions hosting quaint workshops and residences for artists, nestled within an idyllic palm plantation in coastal India.
by Sudipto Ghosh May 08, 2021
Ghosh recalls his late teacher, guide and confidant, architect-urban designer MN Ashish Ganju, whose indigenous practice of architecture found anchors in local cultural practices.
by STIRworld May 08, 2021
As the official Media Partner for the India Pavilion at LDB 2021, STIR brings you a detailed insight into the installation, designed and curated by architect Nisha Mathew Ghosh.
by Girinandini Singh May 07, 2021
Bihar Museum Biennale explores the challenges and opportunities of contemporary museums towards an inclusive, accessible and engaging experience.
by Anmol Ahuja May 07, 2021
The founder of ZED Lab, a young studio fusing age old ingenuity with modern computational tools, walks STIR through the elusive pursuit of a “net-zero” in buildings.
by STIRworld May 05, 2021
Maker’s Asylum provides a meaningful solution to assist the public and healthcare workers in India by crowdsourcing for M19 Oxikit, an open-source oxygen concentrator.
by Anmol Ahuja Apr 16, 2021
A plotted residence with a character in Ahmedabad, Play House by UA Design embodies the rustic, vintage spirit of the old city, with charming interiors in an elaborate color palette.
by Bhawna Jaimini Apr 13, 2021
Bhawna Jaimini wonders if gated communities are destroying public life and whether we can afford to shut millions outside our gates to scavenge as we exploit their labour.
by Jincy Iype Apr 11, 2021
The largely monochromatic colour and material palette of the Living Walls penthouse in India is met with harmonious pops of colour and texture via muted décor and furniture.
by Anmol Ahuja Apr 10, 2021
On the celebrated architect's 109th birth anniversary, STIR pays tribute to his legacy through his documentary, Garden of the Heart, and a conversation with its director, Shaleen Sharma.
by Devanshi Shah Apr 10, 2021
Amritsar: A City in Remembrance traces the history and culture of the city through the dual perspective of historical narratives and material culture.
by Rahul Kumar Apr 09, 2021
Artist Ayesha Sultana makes a departure towards colour and painting with her recent show, Bare Bones, at gallery Experimenter in Kolkata, India.
by Devanshi Shah Apr 06, 2021
The Indian architect and designer takes STIR on a journey of his ideology and methodology.
by STIRworld Mar 22, 2021
Tucked within a tight neighbourhood in Vadodara, India, this contemporary five bedroom residence possesses an elusive sense of seclusion and old world charm.
by Srinivas Aditya Mopidevi Mar 19, 2021
New Delhi-based contemporary artist questions the idea of ‘secular’ in our politically-charged times through his art practice.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 06, 2021
Located amid the sprawling 40 acres land of Pune’s Symbiosis Institute, the Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre is a multi-speciality hospital by IMK Architects.
by Kushal Lachhwani Mar 03, 2021
Farmers earning livelihood from farming on the floodplains of river Yamuna in Delhi have borne the brunt of several demolition drives by DDA and need urgent attention.
by Priyanka Sacheti Feb 22, 2021
Photographer and academic, Karen Knorr, offers insight into how travelling tales and animals merge together in her documentary photo series.
by Jincy Iype Feb 19, 2021
The Northstar Nest in Gujarat embodies simplicity, its white, ribbed façades doubling up as brise soleil, enclosing classrooms and double height spaces of learning and play.
by Jincy Iype Feb 15, 2021
Designed to curb the wastage resulting from discarded trade fair stalls, Plexus draws inspiration for its amorphous frame from the lattice-like body of a Venus flower basket.
by Rahul Kumar Feb 12, 2021
American artist Perry Chen investigates the ideas of complexity and uncertainty of our times through his new body of work, titled Perpetual Novelty.
by Pallavi Mehra Feb 10, 2021
The collaboration between the British design studio and Indian designer leads to a unique sustainable lighting collection called Veggie Lights, that uses vegetable as the main material.
by Jincy Iype Feb 09, 2021
Intended originally as a garage, Gallery House is a multipurpose community centre built for the locals of Bansberia, inspired by the burnt brickwork of a 200-year-old temple here.
by STIRworld Feb 01, 2021
The biophilic home designed by the Thrissur-based firm for a family of four conceives a spatial setting in order to nurture growth and peace amongst its inhabitants.
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