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 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 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 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 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.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 22, 2021
Taking advantage of the dramatic landscape and a tectonic design approach to house only the most essential spatial programme, YEZO by LEAD seeks a new definition for ‘modern’ luxury.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky Sep 01, 2020
Vladimir Belogolovsky examines the role of Fukuoka’s ACROS centre, designed by Emilio Ambasz, as an excellent prototype for our urban and inevitably green future.
by Dan Hogman Oct 30, 2019
Artist and architect Dan Hogman walks us to the historic Gamble House, an iconic winter residence turned National Historic Landmark in Pasadena city of California.
by Sonal Shah Aug 07, 2019
STIR speaks with some of the greatest icons of our times – Fumihiko Maki, even at 91, continues to conceptualise and actively engage in humanitarian design across the globe.
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