by STIRworld Jul 22, 2021
Former Assarredo president, Maria Porro, succeeds Claudio Luti as the new President of the Italian furniture fair Salone del Mobile, becoming the first woman to assume the role.
by Jerry Elengical Jul 19, 2021
Zdziarska, a student of Politecnico di Milano, is the latest recipient of the grant from RIBA and the Norman Foster Foundation for her research on women’s safety in urban cities.
by Rahul Kumar Jul 02, 2021
Straddling across media and formats, Federico Clapis transitioned into the digital format in undercover with the idea of entertainment before focusing on his art through online channels.
by Anmol Ahuja Jul 02, 2021
On the free-spirited Dutch design magnate’s 58th birthday, UNSCRIPTED reveals all that makes Marcel Wanders’ creative side click, and his mantra to never bore people.
by Jerry Elengical Jun 17, 2021
Redesigning the fourth floor of the luxury department store La Rinascente, Studiopepe pays tribute to Milan, uniting past and present with pop tones and graphic elements.
by Jerry Elengical Jun 14, 2021
London-based ZHA reveals it will work jointly with Hyperloop Italia to develop the company’s next phase of work in Italy, aiming to "improve accessibility, connectivity, and well-being in our cities".
by Jerry Elengical Jun 11, 2021
Ron Arad, Marc Sadler, Roberto Palomba, Jean Marie-Massaud and Mario Trimarchi share rare insights of their winning works to be exhibited at the ADI Design Museum in Milan.
by Anmol Ahuja May 28, 2021
The Italian designer sheds qualms for a candid talk on his processes and interpretation of luxury on UNSCRIPTED – an original video series documenting stories that are not scripted yet.
by Zohra Khan May 21, 2021
The Milanese designer takes us through his creative inspirations and daily life on UNSCRIPTED – an original video series documenting stories that are not scripted yet.
by STIRworld May 12, 2021
Salone del Mobile.Milano appoints Italian architect Stefano Boeri as curator of its “unmissable”, 59th “recovery edition” that will take place from September 5-10, 2021.
by STIRworld Apr 29, 2021
Led by “innovation and uniqueness”, Salone del Mobile 2021 prepares for its 59th edition to be held from September 5 – 10; a curator remains to be announced for the design fair.
by Jincy Iype Apr 13, 2021
STIR speaks to the Italian designer who defines Crossing Over as a “research on contamination”, replete with sculptural armchairs and sturdy tables that adopt urban imagery.
by Devanshi Shah Apr 12, 2021
The Italian-born Brazilian architect was awarded the Special Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in memoriam, at the Venice Biennale 2021.
by Manu Sharma Apr 06, 2021
Chinese artist Ding Peng’s bleak vision of the future is explored through his art practice.
by STIRworld Feb 25, 2021
Commissioned by COIMA SGR and Milan municipality, Stefano Boeri and DS+R have designed a botanical tower beside the existing Pirellino tower as part of the Pirelli 39 revival project.
by Anmol Ahuja Dec 21, 2020
Designed with Australian real estate group Lendlease for an international competition, the design by CRA explores how a historical institution is transformed for the digital age.
by Gautam Sen, Avik Chattopadhyay Dec 14, 2020
Exploring automotive design in this STIR column, Gautam Sen and Avik Chattopadhyay cover the era of the creation of the modern motorcar, and the introduction of the ‘Coachbuilder’.
by Anmol Ahuja Nov 10, 2020
STIR speaks with three eminent designers and architects about the impact that Enzo Mari's designs and philosophies have had over their work.
by Zohra Khan Nov 07, 2020
Inside the centre for digital arts and culture, a brightly coloured staircase takes centerstage and becomes a vertical public plaza that maximises serendipitous encounters.
by Meghna Mehta Oct 10, 2020
The exhibition Gio Ponti. Loving Architecture examined the works of the late architect, who created some important examples while working with spaces, volumes, façades and decoration.
by Sukanya Garg Jul 16, 2020
Art for Earth, a suspended forest of ribbons created by artist Anne Patterson, was on display at Ermenegildo Zegna Fashion show in Milan, echoing concerns of sustainability.
by Avantika Shankar Jun 18, 2020
STIR speaks with Salone del Mobile.Milano President Claudio Luti on the future of the design fair in the post-COVID world, and the role of design in crafting the new normal.
by Devanshi Shah Jun 12, 2020
Coronavirus cancellations are passé. STIR examines some major architecture events that are set for a powerful post-COVID revival with evolving experiences and a new digital life.
by Jincy Iype Jun 11, 2020
The customisable, portable 27 sqm Ojalá House by Italy’s IB Studio focuses on flexibility and sustainability, and includes a mechanical system to control its movable floors and walls.
by STIRworld Apr 17, 2020
In our Moments of Affection: Milanese Alliances (M.A.M.A.) series courtesy of FLOS, Hoppen, Zupanc and Malerba show solidarity for the Milan Design Week amid COVID-19.
by STIRworld Apr 15, 2020
As the world battles the novel coronavirus, STIR draws a comprehensive list of design and architectural solutions that are helping fight and prevent the spread of the disease.
by STIRworld Apr 02, 2020
In our Moments of Affection: Milanese Alliances (M.A.M.A.) series courtesy of FLOS, De Lucchi, Lovegrove and Wanders show solidarity for the Milan Design Week amid COVID-19.
by Zohra Khan Mar 27, 2020
The project by Italian architects Carlo Ratti and Italo Rota converts shipping containers to self-standing hospitals to combat the shortage of ICUs during the Coronavirus pandemic.
by STIRworld Mar 26, 2020
In our Moments of Affection: Milanese Alliances (M.A.M.A.) series courtesy of FLOS, Novembre, Thun and Hamel show solidarity for the Milan Design Week amid COVID-19.
by STIRworld Mar 20, 2020
In our Moments of Affection: Milanese Alliances (M.A.M.A.) series courtesy of FLOS, Hutten, Cappellini and Barkowski show solidarity for the Milan Design Week amid COVID19.
by STIRworld Mar 20, 2020
In our Moments of Affection: Milanese Alliances (M.A.M.A.) series, courtesy of FLOS, designers muse the annual Milan Design Week to show solidarity amid the COVID-19 crisis.
by STIRworld Mar 14, 2020
As museums and galleries shut doors and major events get suspended due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, STIR brings you a list of missed action in art, design and architecture.
by Justyna Green Mar 06, 2020
Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni, known for his contemporary furniture designs, believes luxury is hidden in everyday qualities of life, good taste and curiosity.
by STIRworld Feb 26, 2020
Organisers have pulled the brakes on Milan’s biggest design fair and Frankfurt’s leading trade fair for lighting and building services, owing to the global health emergency.
by Light Collective Jan 21, 2020
Light Collective has initiated a project titled Women in Lighting to create greater awareness and encourage inclusion of women lighting design practitioners into the industry.
by Sukanya Garg Nov 18, 2019
Inspired by Medardo Rosso’s Portinaia sculpture, artist Aleksandra Domanović creates an immersive site-specific sculptural installation at the Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Milan.
by Zohra Khan Nov 04, 2019
‘…the Illuminating Gas’ at the Pirelli HangarBicocca in Milan brings together 24 works of the Welsh artist, including suspended arabesques and neon sculptures.
by Georgina Maddox Oct 04, 2019
To commemorate the 500-year death anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci, the Musée du Louvre is holding a major retrospective of the painter’s career, starting October 24, 2019.
by Archana Pillai Sep 12, 2019
Meetings in Milan: Seema Puri Mullan and Michael Anastassiades talk on lighting design and its philosophy, in the Cross Border Conversations Series presented by STIR.
by Jincy Iype Sep 12, 2019
Self-taught Japanese architect Tadao Ando displayed his works in Milan for the first time, in an exhibition titled The Challenge, reflecting on his design and creative principles.
by Archana Pillai Sep 05, 2019
Meetings in Milan: Architect Rajiv Parekh and French designer Jean-Marie Massaud on what influences the design philosophy, in the Cross Border Conversations series presented by STIR.
by Avantika Shankar Sep 04, 2019
Luxurious, sustainable and portable - NO.MADE - a mobile home unveiled earlier this year at Salone del Mobile in Milan, is a feat of design in more ways than one.
by Archana Pillai Aug 29, 2019
Meetings in Milan: Indian designer Rupesh Baid and Dutch designer Richard Hutten on having fun with design, in the Cross Border Conversations Series presented by STIR.
by Avantika Shankar Aug 24, 2019
Tackling the issue of waste in the fashion industry, artists Sigi Ahl and Abigail George-Erickson of Eileen Fischer discuss the importance of sustainability for the brand.
by Archana Pillai Aug 22, 2019
Meetings in Milan: Kunaal Seolekar discusses with Rosita Missoni her design journey with the Missoni brand, in the Cross Border Conversations Series presented by STIR.
by Archana Pillai Aug 15, 2019
Meetings in Milan: Apoorva Shroff, partner at reD Architects and Giulio Cappellini talk on furniture and design evolution, in the Cross Border Conversations series presented by STIR.
by Archana Pillai Aug 08, 2019
Meetings in Milan: Interior designer Iram Sultan and architect, designer Paola Navone on their love for art, food and design, in the Cross Border Conversations series presented by STIR.
by Sukanya Garg Aug 06, 2019
Over 15,000 black paper butterflies swarmed the premises of Fondazione Adolfo Pini in Milan, as part of Mexican artist Carlos Amorales’ exhibition The Accursed Hour.
by Archana Pillai Aug 01, 2019
Meetings in Milan: Architect Gayathri Shetty quizzes designer Patricia Urquiola on her designs and passions, in the Cross Border Conversations series presented by STIR.
by STIRworld Jul 27, 2019
British sculptor Alex Chinneck dramatically unzipped a building's front in Milan to create an illusion of the façade peeling away to reveal a clean wall.
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