by Dilpreet Bhullar May 18, 2022
The exhibition My Self-Portraits as a Theater of Labyrinths is a deep dive into the photographic practice of Japanese contemporary artist Yasumasa Morimura.
by Manu Sharma May 13, 2022
Japanese generative coder Tesh Nakamura explores his unique blend of the organic, artificial and abstract.
by Devanshi Shah Apr 29, 2022
Located in Kyoto, and designed by Mandai Architects, the restoration of this private residence preserves the home's community presence while adding contemporary elements.
by Jincy Iype Apr 28, 2022
The two unique PC mouse concepts by Yamaha with Yamaha Motor, Two Yamahas, One Passion, cite wind instruments and the frame structure of motorcycles as motifs.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Apr 06, 2022
Tatsuo Miyajima's current exhibition Art in You at Lisson Gallery presents a series of technology-driven installations to talk about the Buddhist teachings on life and death.
by Nigel Coates Mar 31, 2022
On the sixth anniversary of the Iraqi-British architect’s passing, compeer Nigel Coates recounts their early years at the AA and in Japan, and reminisces their creative rebellion.
by Shraddha Nair Mar 27, 2022
The Tokyo-based international collective brings elements of fantasy and magic to Kairakuen Garden, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens that was built in the 1800s in Mito, Ibaraki.
by Jincy Iype Mar 21, 2022
UtA/Unemori teco Associates renovated a commercial building into a non-institutional health centre in Japan, replete with its own indoor playground, undulant ceilings and light materials.
by Rahul Kumar Mar 18, 2022
Architecture and street ecosystem inform the practice of Kunel Gaur in his ongoing exhibit Information Architecture presented in Mumbai at Method art space.
by Zohra Khan Mar 15, 2022
From an artistic opaque exterior, to free flowing spaces and elements that eschew a specific style, Sculpt delves into privacy and presence in the suburban landscape.
by STIRworld Feb 24, 2022
British contemporary artist Damien Hirst’s major solo exhibition with 24 large scale paintings opens at the National Art Center, Tokyo, in Spring 2022.
by Jincy Iype Feb 17, 2022
Questioning our ways of consumption, Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP discuss their Kamikatsu Zero Waste Center - an architecture shaped with trash and a Japanese town’s memories.
by Nadezna Siganporia Feb 03, 2022
Japanese firm Kiyoaki Takeda Architects crafts a plant-covered house that seeks to surpass the role of architecture for only humans.
by Jincy Iype Jan 17, 2022
Hiroshi Nakamura installed wind chimneys with glassless skylights to illuminate and ventilate the earth-coloured care house in Japan catering to children with terminal illnesses.
by Devanshi Shah Jan 15, 2022
Located on the edge of a cliff, the home by Moriya and Partners in Japan is enveloped in a three-dimensional wooden truss with a landscape design that respects its natural environment.
by Anmol Ahuja Jan 10, 2022
Developed by Tokyo-based Studio Playfool, Forest Crayons reveal the vast spectrum of hues that exist in the forest with a set of naturally coloured crayons crafted from wood.
by Manu Sharma Dec 16, 2021
Artist Mark Serdtse explores his captivating digital arts practice, and the fascinating life journey that shaped it.
by Devanshi Shah Dec 16, 2021
From Prada to Bulgari: a look back at five mesmerising facades for luxury retail stores that transformed the urban streetscape and showcased brand identity.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Dec 02, 2021
Japan-based artist Motoi Yamamoto gives a tangible form to his personal memories of losing a dear one in large-scale salt installations.
by Jerry Elengical Dec 01, 2021
The Japanese design studio headed by Oki Sato has collaborated with the reputed Danish silverware brand to create three nature-inspired pieces with slender, delicate forms.
by Devanshi Shah Nov 27, 2021
Connecting tradition, craftsmanship and innovation, the store integrates the use of aluminium with the charm of a traditional Japanese building typology.
by Manu Sharma Oct 27, 2021
Japanese multimedia master Ryoichi Kurokawa discusses his approach to natural phenomenon and its creative interpretation within his practice.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 25, 2021
Flooat Inc.’s spatial design for publishing house Kadokawa’s campus is a confluence of the aesthetics of the office design, pre-pandemic and contemporary requirements.
by Jincy Iype Oct 25, 2021
Conceived as “a wooden vessel floating in the Bay Area,” the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics arena is set for permanent use as an exhibition hall.
by Manu Sharma Oct 19, 2021
Japanese painter Itaru Shimamura discusses his exploration of human life through his painting practice, highlighting the importance of creating from a point of nothingness.
by Devanshi Shah Oct 06, 2021
The exhibition celebrating first anniversary explores Kyoto’s modern architecture through 26 projects under seven themes with photographs, models and other archival material.
by Jerry Elengical Oct 01, 2021
Designed by UID Architects in Fukuyama, Japan, the structure uses towering façade arches and cross-shaped beams to create a dynamic environment that encourages young minds to explore.
by Anmol Ahuja Sep 14, 2021
Boasting aircraft grade precision in its literally “groovy” design, Drillog by Shion Co. Ltd. is a subtle fusion of Japanese design and cutting edge engineering.
by Rahul Kumar Aug 24, 2021
As part of the Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL Special 13, Jason Bruges Studio celebrates the athletics through an immersive installation using Japanese cultural heritage of the Zen garden.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Aug 21, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky speaks with Toyo Ito about the house he grew up in, how it influenced him, and his desire to design forest-like spaces and unconfined buildings.
by Devanshi Shah Aug 19, 2021
The pavilions look to re-modulate how we read cities, through nine interventions designed and conceptualised by some of the most renowned Japanese architects and artists.
by Rahul Kumar Aug 19, 2021
Looking at the recent event of destruction of the pumpkin sculpture of Yayoi Kusama in Japan, albeit layered with metaphors on the ideology of impermanence.
by Jincy Iype Aug 18, 2021
STIR speaks with VAVA founder, Pedro da Silva, about the capsule of 3D-printed sunglasses inspired by Kuma’s works, blending architecture and sustainable design.
by STIRworld Aug 16, 2021
The World Heritage List sees the addition of 34 new cultural and natural sites, spanning from antiquity to mid 20th century architecture and natural landscapes.
by STIRworld Jul 28, 2021
A giant spherical form, which unfurled to hold the shimmering hydrogen-powered Olympic flame, lifted the curtain on the Olympic Games that are being held in Tokyo.
by Jerry Elengical Jul 20, 2021
Featuring a Tadao Ando-supervised façade, W Hotel’s first Japanese property draws from traditional crafts and Osaka’s nightlife to recreate the city’s spirit in its interiors.
by Jincy Iype Jul 16, 2021
DDAA's transformation of the wooden residence in Hasami, Japan, into the new office of pottery brand Maruhiro was made possible due to the former structure’s expandable design.
by Jincy Iype Jul 14, 2021
Excelling in functional simplicity, River Sea by Junichiro Kawazoe is a Japanese house composed of three, dark tiled buildings separated by pocket courtyards.
by Jerry Elengical Jul 06, 2021
Cartier's storefront in Shinsaibashi, comprising over 2,500 handcrafted Hinoki cypress modules, connects with both Japanese craft traditions and French brand's luxury aesthetics.
by Anmol Ahuja Jun 26, 2021
Located in Fukushima, Japan, the Soil House by ADX evokes a natural connection and the childhood joy of playing with sand for a client displaced by the 2011 earthquake.
by Jerry Elengical Jun 26, 2021
The Tokyo-based architect recounts the design process of the Japan Pavilion at the London Design Biennale 2021, and how it encourages us to find new ways to read urban space.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Jun 20, 2021
Amsterdam-based visual artist Fiona Tan’s first retrospective, With the other hand, at the Museum der Moderne Salzburg and Kunsthalle Krems, spans her output across the past 20 years.
by Manu Sharma Jun 19, 2021
Exploring emergent digital art motifs through the work of Yuma Yanagisawa, an artist who creates immersive installations and experimental films with real-time computer graphics.
by Devanshi Shah Jun 10, 2021
STIR speaks with Kozo Kadowaki, the curator of the Japanese Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale 2021, about the importance of adapting vacant structures in creative and innovative ways.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Jun 09, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky reports from Venice about the XVII Venice Architecture Biennale that opened after one year delay, questioning “How Will We Live Together?”
by Shraddha Nair Jun 06, 2021
The exhibition Another Energy at Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan, is a curated display of 16 female artists aged 70 to 105, from across the globe.
by Jerry Elengical May 31, 2021
On the occasion of the decorated Japanese architect’s 80th birthday, STIR presents a journey through the many forms and personas adopted by Ito throughout his career.
by STIRworld Apr 28, 2021
Located in Maebashi, Japan, the transformation of the concrete structure that previously occupied a traditional Japanese inn is executed within the newly revitalised city core.
by Pallavi Mehra Apr 21, 2021
The vibrant KidsLabo Minami-Nagareyama Nursery in the city of Chiba teaches children the skills needed to successfully live in an information society.
by Anmol Ahuja Apr 13, 2021
Envisaged as an affordable urban hotel in the heart of Tokyo, the Toggle Hotel is designed as a kaleidoscopic response to the monochromatic skyline of the Japanese capital.
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