•make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
by STIRworld Jun 01, 2020
On the death of revered artist Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, STIR remembers the man known for his monumental works of art, and the site-specific installation in Italy, The Floating Piers.
by Meghna Mehta Dec 10, 2019
STIR enquires into what architects of the past and present have distinguishingly identified through their individual perceptions and drawings of the monument.
by Mrinalini Ghadiok Nov 15, 2019
In conversation with mythologist and storyteller Seema Anand, who relates the tale of Mithra, the Sun God, whose sheer brilliance drives his wife to the dark respite of the forests.
by Vishal K Dar Oct 28, 2019
Architect-turned-artist Vishal K. Dar reflects on the life of Louis I. Kahn, the leading architect who personified architecture and light to define their intrinsic relationship.
by Sourabh Gupta Oct 24, 2019
Architect Sourabh Gupta elucidates on the choreography between light and the built environment, and his tryst with the architectural works of Le Corbusier and Peter Zumthor.
by Dhruvajyoti Ghose Oct 19, 2019
Dhruvajyoti Ghose, Director of Lighting Design Partnership, provides insight on the perception of darkness, its cultural transformations in a historical context in Garbh to Griha.
by Sanjeev Panjabi Oct 17, 2019
The architect recounts his stay at Louis I. Kahn’s IIM-Ahmedabad, and later at Salk Institute - buildings that left him yearning for the exploration between light, space and experience.
by Claus Østergaard Oct 05, 2019
Claus Østergaard, Marketing Manager in Louis Poulsen A/S, describes how Poul Henningsen and Arne Jacobsen changed the way we ‘look’ at light, by designing glare free illumination.
by Mridu Sahai Sep 12, 2019
Mridu Sahai goes on a design expedition to understand the evolution and relationship between design, art, and architecture, referencing examples from Japan.
by Meghna Mehta Aug 24, 2019
In a collaboration with local craftsmen, Chidori furniture was designed by the Japanese architecture office Kengo Kuma and Associates to revive old traditions. Japan
by Rahul Kumar Jul 31, 2019
STIR interviews Subodh Gupta to probe his interest in using products in his artworks, and their associated symbolism in his practice.
by Rahul Kumar Jul 31, 2019
A collective that refuses to be typecast, Thukral and Tagra have partnered to produce monumental works that evoke contemplation for the viewer.
by Mrinalini Ghadiok Jul 16, 2019
Presenting some of the best works of the illustrious designer from the New York-based global design practice, tony chi.
by Zohra Khan Jul 12, 2019
Artist Asim Waqif, whose installations are a dreaming reality for deconstructive art admirers, discusses a storm of ideas that illustrates his brilliant repertoire.
by Meghna Mehta Jul 12, 2019
Rafael Aranda of Spanish firm RCR Arquitectes - the 2017 laureates of the coveted Pritzker Prize – highlights the importance of collaborative thinking and designing.
by Zohra Khan Jul 11, 2019
The work SET by architect, artist and educator Ania Jaworska renders a thrilling smorgasbord of experiences in defining a new vocabulary of furniture design.
by Mrinalini Ghadiok Jul 11, 2019
The Italian multi-award wining inductee to the New York Hall of Fame speaks about everything design – silly, spirited and even stupid.
by Mrinalini Ghadiok Jul 10, 2019
Artists Friedrich van Schoor and Tarek Mawad infuse a forest in Germany with bioluminescence to create a spectacular short film.
by STIRworld Jun 10, 2019
Lighting designer Ingo Maurer assembles enduring pieces of light within the bar and lobby of Hotel Unique in São Paulo, Brazil.
by Mrinalini Ghadiok Jun 04, 2019
In an interview with Bijoy Jain, he offers a glimpse into his boundless curiosity to delve into the obscure.
by David Chipperfield Jun 04, 2019
Known for his cutting edge designs that are as avant-garde as contextually sensitive, the celebrated architect shares his thoughts on the process of envisioning architecture.
by Mrinalini Ghadiok Jun 04, 2019
Architect by training but artist by heart, Narinder Sagoo, Art Director and Partner at Foster + Partners discusses the core aspects of drawing and sketching.
by Gautam Bhatia Jun 02, 2019
Referencing sketches from his own personal notebook, Gautam Bhatia talks about the role of a drawing in his practice as an architect and artist.
by Gautam Bhatia Jun 02, 2019
Gautam Bhatia pulls out priceless sketches made by the famous architect Laurie Baker, as he refers to a biography he wrote for him many years ago.
by Gautam Bhatia Jun 02, 2019
As we pull pages out of the prolific architect, BV Doshi’s personal sketchbook, Gautam Bhatia reflects on the practice of sketching and its influence.
by Sourabh Gupta Jun 02, 2019
Architect Sourabh Gupta visits The Lalit Mangar with Ashwin Alva, the architect of the unique campus, to discuss the lost art of designing and building around the principals of rammed earth.
by Devanshi Shah Jun 02, 2019
The collaboration questions the boundary between architectural and art practices, we take a look at Kirk Kapital's corporate headquarter designed by them in Denmark.
by Mrinalini Ghadiok Jun 02, 2019
Photographer Richard Silver captures the enigma of twilight, as the light in the sky changes from day to night over iconic landmarks across the world.
by Roger Connah Jun 02, 2019
Roger Connah decodes his multi-layered sketch book pages that contain not only design ideas, but thoughts that enable an idea to become a design.
by Devanshi Shah Jun 02, 2019
CHYBIK+KRISTOF Architects rehabilitate a jaded car showroom to create a spanking new space for Czech furniture company, MY DVA, draped in their own products.
by Sandeep Khosla May 31, 2019
Indian architect, Sandeep Khosla recounts his experience of fabulous spaces, flourishing interiors and fascinating details as he traipses through the family home of Osvaldo Borsani.
by Zohra Khan May 22, 2019
Inspired by architectural icons designed by famed Pritzker laureates, Andrea Stinga creates a playful series of models to star in a video titled 'My First Pritzker'.
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