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by Anmol Ahuja Feb 03, 2026
A guided visit to the extensively redeveloped complex yields an accessible, immersive museum experience spanning centuries with a distinct urban identity.
by Sunena V Maju Nov 08, 2025
Following a seven-year restoration by Schaum Architects that explores how buildings are treated as complete systems, Donald Judd’s Architecture Office opens in Marfa, Texas.
by Almas Sadique Apr 29, 2025
Speaking with STIR, Tipnis shares how the toolbox democratises the practice of restoration via DIY resources to repair tangible urban heritage made of common building materials.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Apr 18, 2025
STIR speaks to the Italian architecture studio about their distinctive approach to design, balancing sustainability with contextual vitality and the gestures of grounding in place.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jan 23, 2025
In a new book, the American architect and critic dwells on the histories and contemporary instances of reuse and restoration to provide a new framework for understanding praxis.
by Almas Sadique Dec 02, 2024
John Puttick's ecclesiastical improvements, restoration and contemporary retrofitting transform the 700-year-old church into a multipurpose space for the local community.
by Almas Sadique Nov 22, 2024
Campana del Rey, a bar designed by Fabian Wagner within a 16th-century cellar in Munich, juxtaposes historic brick walls against concrete and metal surfaces.
by Anushka Sharma Oct 12, 2024
The Shanghai-based practice preserves the historic building in Quzhou with minimal interventions, strengthening the structure without compromising its authenticity.
by Almas Sadique Sep 04, 2024
The monastic church in Slovenia was restored such that the relationship between the ruins and their intangible associations remains preserved despite the novel interventions.
by Anmol Ahuja Aug 23, 2024
A visual method of phenomenological inquiry becomes a lens to examine the ongoing reconstruction efforts at Antakya, Hatay, helmed by Türkiye Design Council and Foster + Partners.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Aug 20, 2024
The Hamburg-based practice reopens sealed skylights and reinforces the concrete shell roof to breathe new life into the East German builder’s historic monument.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jul 31, 2024
Romania-based architecture practice refurbishes and converts a part of a fortified church in Transylvania into a guesthouse as part of a preservation effort by a local heritage organisation.
by STIRworld Jul 24, 2024
The annual award announces 33 awardees across 11 categories addressing various pertinent global issues such as climate change, refugee crisis and more.
by Nikitha Sunil Jul 16, 2024
The expansive bookstore at Librairie Avant-Garde in China harmoniously integrates historical preservation with modern literary events, creating a vibrant cultural destination.
by Akash Singh Jul 13, 2024
Restored by a team led by Design Agency Fyra and JKMM Architects, the building has been revitalised with contemporary elements while retaining its architectural spirit.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Jul 09, 2024
Athens-based Doriza Design preserves the charm of this 1864-built residence in Elounda while adding modern touches to it to create a unique holiday retreat.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jun 17, 2024
A project by Taiwan-based architecture studio Divooe Zein Architects restores a defunct mining facility in the forest into a space for community and relaxation.
by Anushka Sharma Jun 12, 2024
The 22 winners, all striving for innovation and better built environment, include projects from diverse typologies responding to a range of socio-cultural and environmental challenges.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Jun 01, 2024
Playing well into the quintessential Los Angeles trope of unassuming exteriors that conceal a completely different world within is the 8th Street Warehouse designed by Sheft Farrace.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot May 29, 2024
The design for the rural bookstore by Art+Zen Architects is a refurbishment project that aims to revitalise the silos on-site, transforming them into vibrant cultural spaces.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar May 25, 2024
Snøhetta creatively uses wooden battens to create a facade that contrasts the existing robust museum to give it a new identity.
by Almas Sadique May 02, 2024
The Spanish architectural studio utilised the original materials and construction techniques to restore the water tower stationed on the slope of the hilly Aledo municipality.
by Zeynep Rekkali Jensen Apr 09, 2024
In an exclusive interview with STIR, Mamie Beth Cary unveils the restoration and creative integration at the iconic Lime Tower.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Feb 19, 2024
London-based architecture and design practice Levitt Bernstein transforms the historic concert hall into a multi-functional cultural hub.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Dec 26, 2023
STIRred 2023: The list presents architectural projects from Mexico that STIRred 2023, by subverting convention and championing craftsmanship.
by Aarthi Mohan Dec 02, 2023
Explore the delicate balance of preserving cultural heritage and embracing modern design in architect Elie Metni’s transformative project in AlUla, Saudi Arabia.
by Keziah Vikranth Nov 28, 2023
The Mexican architecture firm puts a functional twist on romantic Spanish architecture through Hotel Hercules, set in the historic city of Queretaro.
by Anushka Sharma Nov 27, 2023
Based in Montreal, Canada, the former city hall is restored and transformed into a striking melting pot of the past and the present.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Nov 20, 2023
Seoul-based architecture firm Studio One-Aftr transforms abandoned buildings in South Korea into a sanctuary that blends architecture and nature.
by Almas Sadique Oct 25, 2023
The Spain-based design practice utilises water and its properties as a theme to connect the archaic structure and its current function.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Oct 23, 2023
The project carved open the neoclassical block, improving circulation and accessibility while maintaining its historical character.
by Afra Safa Oct 11, 2023
Marlim D. João IV building restored by the Portuguese studio is a beautiful mix of modern restoration and a nostalgic spirit just like Porto.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Sep 25, 2023
The landscape design, comprising a tapestry of usable green areas and natural habitat, has become a valuable community resource for the city of Manchester.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Sep 21, 2023
A site defined by the ruin of a former armoury and a carriage depot now houses the new political Museum, a building that celebrates Weimar's rich cultural heritage.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Sep 11, 2023
Ukraine-based MAKHNO Studio designs a serene sanctuary where stories of tea, ceramic art, and life converge.
by Afra Safa Aug 30, 2023
Spearheaded by Sevilla-based EYAC Arquitec, the renovation wall from the Middle Ages in Cabra is a combination of an urban preservation project and a tourist attraction.
by Afra Safa Aug 26, 2023
Tabarestan Foundry restoration project by Rasta design studio acts as a marketing tool to bring this four-decade-old establishment up to speed.
by Zohra Khan Aug 09, 2023
Roofless and decayed for years, the George Ledwell Taylor-designed neoclassical church from 1828 has been restored to serve as a community hub and co-working space.
by STIRworld Aug 02, 2023
Oppenheim Architecture secures the contract to design the Besa Museum, embodying Albania's philosophy of unconditional hospitality and respect.
by Afra Safa Mar 28, 2023
Conducted by a religious entity, urban development aims to expand a mosque site in Shiraz, Iran, threatening to flatten the ancient city’s old town, including 15th-century buildings.
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