•make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jun 17, 2025
Hassanain’s solo exhibition at Kunstinstituut Melly highlights the central role of infrastructure and temporality in affecting slow violence on indigenous communities in Sudan.
by Almas Sadique Apr 18, 2025
The book, co-published by MACK and CANactions and edited by Bohdan Kryzhanovsky, comprises several essays citing historical examples of resilience across countries.
by STIRworld Apr 14, 2025
Led by OMA’s David Gianotten, the proposal to renovate Tirana's chief stadium and its vicinity features flexible urban spaces and programmes, along with structural and facial upgrades.
by Aarthi Mohan Mar 01, 2025
Rooted in the city's industrial past, the inaugural edition of the biennale delves into cultural hybridity, sustainability and the role of design in shaping the future.
by Manu Sharma Feb 28, 2025
STIR in conversation with the director of the Amsterdam museum about its efforts to build an inclusive programme and collection.
by Aarthi Mohan Feb 17, 2025
A Rotterdam warehouse becomes a cultural landmark, telling stories of loss, transformation and hope.
by Almas Sadique Feb 14, 2025
The book, associated with the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam, explores an understanding of architectural evolution in the context of climate change.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Dec 17, 2024
STIRred 2024: A review of architectural biennales and design exhibitions that offered new perspectives and voices on pertinent issues, including the climate crisis and global resource parity.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Nov 06, 2024
Designed by Rotterdam-based architects Beatriz Ramo and Bernd Upmeyer based on their ergonomics, the apartment is centred around the couples' desire for a spa area.
by Aarthi Mohan Oct 19, 2024
Combining kinetic design with colour and transparency, the large-scale installation transforms the plaza into a place for reflection and discovery.
by Almas Sadique Oct 11, 2024
The International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam 2024, with its theme Nature of Hope, opens space for creative inquiry into reasons behind and solutions for ecological imbalance.
by STIRworld Jul 02, 2024
Studio RAP designs gateways with 3D-printed ceramic tiles in New Delft, inspiring conversation on retrofitted historic structures as potential spatial and urban activators.
by Almas Sadique Jun 14, 2024
The book, published by nai010 publishers and authored by Frank Suurenbroek and Gideon Spanjar, serves as the culmination of the two-year research project Sensing Streetscapes.
by Almas Sadique Jun 01, 2024
In conversation with STIR, Vincent van Velsen details the human cost of constructing the Afobaka dam in Suriname, heralded as a developmental project by the colonial Dutch entity.
by Aarthi Mohan Jan 04, 2024
STIR delves into MVRDV's paradoxical designs, exploring how they use volumes and their impact on urban narratives.
by Jincy Iype Dec 12, 2023
STIRred 2023: From heartfelt autobiographies to activist readings, STIR recounts books published on global design and architecture that enabled creative learning and propagation.
by STIRworld Jun 14, 2023
The competition-winning design will transform the former industrial district into an energy-neutral cultural centre set amidst a parametric forest.
by Jincy Iype May 17, 2023
De Graaf discusses his satirical yet wholly contemplative book, architect, verb: The New Language of Building, tracing the history of the terms dominating architecture discourse today.
by STIRworld Mar 14, 2023
The ambitious project in Rotterdam involves the adaptive reuse of the Provimi warehouse into Danshuis or dancing house, celebrating the beauty of movement and performing arts.
by Almas Sadique Jan 12, 2023
At STIR Gallery in New Delhi, the writer and curator shared thoughts on culture, design, economies, and ecosystems, in the presence of artists and designers across disciplines.
by Sunena V Maju Dec 22, 2022
Best of 2022: STIR probes into five architectural projects that manoeuvred the potential of renewable energy in design.
by STIRworld Dec 10, 2022
Granted to architects under the age of 35 in the Netherlands, this year’s prize was centred on the theme of Healing Sites, with 53 unique proposals in the pool of submitted entries.
by Zohra Khan Sep 08, 2022
For London Design Festival 2022, the Dutch designer will be juxtaposing the grey commotion of St Giles with the polychromatic vibrance of an urban furniture collection.
by STIRworld Jul 08, 2022
Generating solar energy efficiently, shingled PV panels garb nearly the entire sculptural form of Sun Rock conceptualised by MVRDV, Taipower’s new operational facility in Taiwan.
by STIRworld May 27, 2022
The perennial archives of Vitra Schaudepot drench in colour for the museum's annual presentation with Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis’ installation,Colour Rush!
by Jincy Iype Mar 04, 2022
MVRDV will install The Podium, a bright pink stage accessed by 143 steps atop the Het Nieuwe Instituut, aiming to educate the public about the potential of rooftops in urban design.
by Devanshi Shah Mar 01, 2022
The dual exhibitions at The MET, NY, and the HNI in Rotterdam illustrate a narrative that connects Disney’s inspiration and his continued influence on contemporary design.
by Pallavi Mehra Feb 12, 2022
The Dutch studio has added six treehouses to Playa Viva resort, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors and offering guests the opportunity to be one with nature.
by Anmol Ahuja, Devanshi Shah Feb 11, 2022
In its third edition held on February 5 at the Guggenheim Museum, The World Around Summit facilitated discussions among changemakers on architecture’s now, near, and next.
by Anmol Ahuja Feb 03, 2022
In a conversation with STIR, Beatrice Galilee - writer, curator, cultural consultant, and co-founder of The World Around - reflects on the contemporary challenges of the practice.
by Devanshi Shah Jan 14, 2022
STIR speaks with Aric Chen on decolonising cultural terminology, his new role as the General and Artistic Director of Het Nieuwe Instituut (HNI) in Rotterdam, and working with an asterisk.
by Devanshi Shah Nov 18, 2021
The multimedia exhibition is a deep conversation between MVRDV’s practice and working methodology, that is presented through sketches, models and digital data.
by Zohra Khan Jul 23, 2021
On UNSCRIPTED this week, celebrated Dutch designer Richard Hutten, who prides himself as a "happy artist", shares why fun is best when it’s serious.
by STIRworld Jun 22, 2021
The Harbour Experience Centre by MVRDV – a stack of five rotated exhibition spaces for the Port of Rotterdam - is conceptualised as a sustainable and energy-efficient solution.
by Jincy Iype Mar 11, 2021
Roosegaarde speaks about Urban Sun, his latest work that uses far-UVC light to disinfect public spaces, with a hope to make mankind 'architects of the future and not victims'.
by Pallavi Mehra Oct 23, 2020
Rotterdam-based architect Cosimo Scotucci discusses with STIR his dynamic social distancing installation and how designers can have an impact on the world.
by Meghna Mehta Oct 14, 2020
The Amsterdam-based architectural firm has designed and delivered the first of the Maaspoints, an urban installation along the river that celebrates its relationship with the city.
by STIRworld Sep 28, 2020
The Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen is a bowl-shaped archive building that will display 151,000 artworks for public viewing, topped by an award-winning rooftop forest.
by Jincy Iype Aug 24, 2020
STIR X Script Made In series: Wendy Plomp selects five promising Dutch designers - Marjan Van Aubel, Rachel Griffin, Klarenbeek & Dros, Studio Truly Truly and Lex Pott.
by Jincy Iype Jun 17, 2020
The Villa Stardust by MVRDV is a retrofit residence for five, with all its spaces oriented towards a lively terracotta tiled, central garden patio, akin to Moroccan riads.
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