Are you ready to thinkNEXT with STIR?
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The odyssey of futuristic footwear at Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto
Jun 29, 2022by STIRworld Jun 29, 2022
For the exhibition FUTURE NOW: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks, the Bata Shoe Museum unites most innovative footwears to explore the transformative future of design.
'Next Urban Landscapes: Datum and Resiliency' questions causality in urbanism
Jun 21, 2022by Anmol Ahuja Jun 21, 2022
Domus Academy’s display at the Milan Design Week 2022 explored our relationship with urban spaces and technological paradigms in the sphere through a series of student projects.
Mario Cucinella Designs with Nature for Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022
Jun 20, 2022by Jincy Iype Jun 20, 2022
STIR spoke with Mario Cucinella who conceived Design with Nature, the educational, central installation at Salone 2022 with repurposed, recycled elements and sustainability at its core.
‘Again, From the Earth’s Foundation’ composed verses of nature-infused design
Jun 18, 2022by STIRworld Jun 18, 2022
Again, From The Earth's Foundation, hosted by the Korea Craft and Design Foundation for Salone 2022 in the Brera district, displayed objects citing empathy and respect for nature.
In its debut, Fuorisalone Award 2022 unveils the design envoys of Milan Design Week
Jun 14, 2022by STIRworld Jun 14, 2022
Fuorisalone Award 2022 brings forth works that created an impression in the collective memory of the fair’s sizeable public, resonating with the energy at Milan Design Week.
The Plus factory by BIG is a green landmark for furniture manufacturing industry
Jun 13, 2022by STIRworld Jun 13, 2022
With a sustainable approach to shape factories of the future and its experience, BIG reinvents the architecture of the manufacturing industry in The Plus for Vestre in Norway.
UNStudio uses a historic textile archive to create an immersive spatial installation
Jun 10, 2022by Zohra Khan Jun 10, 2022
Dutch architectural firm UNStudio repurposes historic fashion patterns and outdated textiles to create an investigative design collection of objects and spaces.
‘The New Paradigma’ exhibition responds to the fast consumption of products
Jun 08, 2022by STIRworld Jun 08, 2022
The showcase at the Isola Design District steers a new paradigm for the design world in the form of pieces that reinvent materiality and creative processes.
BIG's winning entry for Vltava Philharmonic Hall is a cascading concert of columns
Jun 07, 2022by STIRworld Jun 07, 2022
With BIG winning the global competition for the Vltava Philharmonic Hall in Prague, STIR examines the diversity and merit of designs submitted along with the winning entry.
‘Materialized’ to pave new paths in biomateriality at the Milan Design Week
Jun 03, 2022by STIRworld Jun 03, 2022
The exhibition by Spazio Gamma within the Isola Design District envisions a step closer to circular designing with a series of inventive biomaterials for a sustainable future.
President's dispatch: Maria Porro elaborates the 'phygital' vision for Salone del Mobile
Jun 03, 2022by Salvatore Peluso Jun 03, 2022
Salone del Mobile 2022 president Maria Porro speaks with STIR about the purpose and perspectives that pave the way for this year's edition.
Six designers to look out for during the Salone del Mobile in Milan
Jun 02, 2022by Amy Frearson Jun 02, 2022
Ahead of the biggest event on the furniture design calendar, Amy Frearson picks out six of the most exciting young talents participating.
‘No Space for Waste’ to present everyday objects created from environmental debris
Jun 02, 2022by Zohra Khan Jun 02, 2022
This showcase from the upcoming Milan Design Week will bring together a series of products that illustrate the possibilities of using waste to create a sustainable future.
Paolo Castelli celebrates a new era in sensorial calm with the latest collection
May 20, 2022by Paolo Castelli May 20, 2022
Paolo Castelli enhances its opulent palette with new and refreshing outdoor and indoor furniture collections, namely Greenkiss and Ipanema.
Paola Lenti: Directing the confluence of colours with simplicity and balance
May 11, 2022by STIRworld May 11, 2022
From a visual integration of colours with balance to the commemoration of tradition at the Salone del Mobile, STIR converses with Paola Lenti over her iconic designs and philosophies.
ICLEI World Congress 2022 in Malmö showcases sustainability on an urban scale
May 06, 2022by STIRworld May 06, 2022
The Malmö Summit is an international congress for governments, urban practitioners, and researchers to collaborate and create an actionable agenda for a new sustainable urban fabric.
Amoia Cody Architecture illustrates Green Density zoning provisions for NYC
Apr 09, 2022by Steven Sculco Apr 09, 2022
Brooklyn-based Amoia Cody’s speculative zoning provisions for New York City are inspired by Singapore’s eco-oriented urban and architectural strategies.
Michael Sorkin's last project is an affordable housing for African American community
Mar 24, 2022by Zohra Khan Mar 24, 2022
'House as Garden' by the late architect is his vision to provide a "beautiful life" to the African American community of Chicago's West Woodlawn.
ICON and Lake|Flato Architects unveil 3D printed 'House Zero' in Austin, Texas
Mar 11, 2022by Jerry Elengical Mar 11, 2022
Featuring curving, furrowed concrete walls 3D printed using ICON’s 'Vulcan' construction system, the revolutionary home will be open for tours from March 13-14 during SXSW 2022.
The woman in the BIG chair: Sheela Maini Søgaard
Mar 07, 2022by Soumya Mukerji Mar 07, 2022
On International Women's Day, STIR speaks with the woman who has been critical in shaping one of the world’s most powerful architectural firms: the Bjarke Ingels Group.
‘The Misused’ is a collection of improvised design objects created using hardware
Jan 07, 2022by Jerry Elengical Jan 07, 2022
As an exploration of repurposing mass produced items, the project by Liang-Jung Chen-headed studio ii (initial initiatives) poses questions on smart fabrication and upcycling.
A proposed urban plan on the periphery of Berlin places landscape design at its core
Dec 21, 2021by Devanshi Shah Dec 21, 2021
The infrastructure project makes use of the principles of the circular city and specific landscape typologies to cover an area of 150 hectares through a green and blue corridor.
MVRDV designs jade-like storefront for Bulgari Shanghai
Dec 14, 2021by Zohra Khan Dec 14, 2021
The Rotterdam-based firm MVRDV uses recycled champagne bottles to create the elevation for the luxury Italian jewellery brand’s flagship store in Shanghai.
Eight projects and designs that pushed the envelope of 3D printing in 2021
Dec 06, 2021by Devanshi Shah Dec 06, 2021
STIR rounds up the multiple forms of 3D printing technology and innovation from architecture to product design to wearable design.
Luminaries of our Times – I M Kadri
Nov 30, 2021by Sonal Shah Nov 30, 2021
STIR speaks with some of the greatest icons of our times – Indian architect Iftikhar M. Kadri reminisces on his rich and fulfilling architectural practice on his 92nd birthday this year.
‘Pupsule’ is a portable, contactless waste disposal device for dog owners
Nov 11, 2021by STIRworld Nov 11, 2021
Offering an inventive solution to an everyday conundrum, this pill-shaped receptacle developed by a US-based startup allows pet parents to deal with waste disposal on-the-go.
Tidhar Zagagi reimagines the future of craft manufacturing with ‘Pixel Shoe’
Nov 10, 2021by Jerry Elengical Nov 10, 2021
Leveraging the plasticity of polyurethane foam casting, the Israeli designer has developed a ‘one-man shoe factory’ capable of producing custom-made footwear in mere minutes.
Expo 2020 Dubai will be remembered for its architectural richness
Nov 04, 2021by Vladimir Belogolovsky Nov 04, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky visits Expo 2020 Dubai where spectacle-driven architecture is the core of the new smart city of the future; shares his list of 20 must-see pavilions.
Earthshot Prize 2021 winners herald a decisive decade of climate action
Nov 01, 2021by STIRworld Nov 01, 2021
Instituted by Prince William and the United Kingdom’s Royal Foundation, the inaugural edition of the Earthshot Prize revealed five winners in a glittering ceremony in London.
Foshan Topway Design depicts cycles of life in headquarters of VERO Tiles in China
Oct 26, 2021by Jerry Elengical Oct 26, 2021
VERO Ecological Tiles Exhibition Hall & Headquarters in Foshan employs an immersive three-storey spatial narrative to illustrate the miraculous beauty of natural life processes.
DLF Camellias in Gurugram redefines luxury urban living for contemporary India
Oct 22, 2021by Jerry Elengical Oct 22, 2021
Hosting lavish residences with scintillating amenities and groundbreaking landscape design, the Camellias is the first LEED Platinum certified residential development in India.
Sergei Tchoban on his double dome-inspired Russian Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai
Oct 16, 2021by Vladimir Belogolovsky Oct 16, 2021
Vladimir Belogolovsky talks to Sergei Tchoban about the architect’s Russian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, his interest in domed spaces, and the role materiality plays in his architecture.
Broken Nature at MoMA New York explores the designed technology of sustainability
Oct 14, 2021by Shraddha Nair Oct 14, 2021
STIR speaks with Anna Burckhardt, the assistant curator of Broken Nature at MoMA, about creativity and functionality, and the museum's initiatives to address their carbon footprint.
Envisioning a ‘Clean environment for a healthy world’ on World Architecture Day
Oct 04, 2021by Jerry Elengical Oct 04, 2021
On the occasion of World Architecture Day, STIR presents a selection of projects that reflect the concerns of public space, housing, and climate change highlighted this year.
Arthur Mamou-Mani creates swirling, 3D-printed bioplastic beehives for ‘Mellifera’
Sep 23, 2021by Jerry Elengical, Samta Nadeem Sep 23, 2021
The French architect’s installation at Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly, promotes circular design and biodiversity for the Festival Commissions lineup at London Design Festival 2021.
Paul Smith blends ‘sustainability and perfect imperfection’ in the new MINI Strip
Sep 20, 2021by Jerry Elengical Sep 20, 2021
Designed as a one-off electric vehicle model featuring an innovative material palette, the MINI Strip adopts circular design and sustainability as its core parameters.
Six young designers to look out for at Salone del Mobile 2021
Sep 06, 2021by Bianca Felicori Sep 06, 2021
Bianca Felicori highlights for STIR six exhibits at the recently opened Supersalone that tackle themes of sustainability and inclusion, united by a desire to solve everyday problems.
Carlo Ratti Associati imagines Jian Mu Tower as a hydroponic farmscraper in Shenzhen
Aug 30, 2021by Jerry Elengical Aug 30, 2021
Taking urban farming to new heights, the 218m-high structure in Shenzhen, China, will be the first skyscraper with a vertical hydroponic farming system covering its entire façade.
Digital Legacies: Management
Aug 10, 2021by Julius Wiedemann Aug 10, 2021
Julius Wiedemann delves into the evolution of modern business environments, their generational divides, and the effects of readymade systems and real-time feedback loops.
LEGO Group’s new recycled plastic brick prototypes spell green for the toy company
Aug 05, 2021by STIRworld Aug 05, 2021
On request from an 8-year-old fan, the LEGO Group releases a prototype set for its signature bricks made from recycled plastic in a bid to produce more sustainably.
A latticed roof rains dappled light into House Under Shadows by ZED Lab
Jul 28, 2021by Jerry Elengical Jul 28, 2021
In the city of Karnal, India, Delhi-based Zero Energy Design Lab has built a palatial two-family home that merges sustainability, parametricism, and vernacular architecture.
David Hertz’s Sail House reveals nautical-themed architecture in the Caribbean
Jul 26, 2021by Jerry Elengical Jul 26, 2021
On Bequia, an island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the prefabricated house pays homage to local maritime traditions and employs sustainability as its core concept.
Expo 2020 Dubai: A look at five country pavilion designs
Jul 17, 2021by Jerry Elengical Jul 17, 2021
With Expo 2020 Dubai set to open its doors to public this October, STIR offers a glimpse into the unique features of five country pavilions - Singapore, India, UK, Morocco, and South Korea.
A timber grid inspired by Chinese roofs enfolds Sanya Farm Lab by CLOU architects
Jul 13, 2021by Jerry Elengical Jul 13, 2021
Showcasing advancements in agricultural science, an intricate network of voids, spaces, and platforms defines exhibition and retail spaces of this research facility in Sanya, China.
Climate care and planet love inform the Vienna Biennale for Change 2021
Jul 12, 2021by Aastha D. Jul 12, 2021
STIR speaks with Elisabeth Falkensteiner and Baerbel Mueller, the curators for Ecologies and Politics of the Living at the Vienna Biennale that aims to inspire alternative imaginations.
World Architecture Festival awards, WAFX 2021, go to 12 ambitious future projects
Jul 10, 2021by Jerry Elengical Jul 10, 2021
Proposals by BIG, Foster + Partners and Sou Fujimoto Architects, which respond to the pandemic, climate change and social equity, are among the winners for the WAFX 2021 Prize.
India Pavilion at LDB 2021 forges vision for Indian architecture across its five elements
Jun 23, 2021by Jerry Elengical Jun 23, 2021
'Small is Beautiful' presents solutions against climate change put forth by leading Indian designers across the domains of cleanAir, cleanEarth, cleanEnergy, cleanWater, and Forest.
Johanna Rietveld and Anika Schroter of Art/Switch talk about waste and art
Jun 18, 2021by Shraddha Nair Jun 18, 2021
The directors of Amsterdam and New York based Art/Switch Foundation tell STIR about their series of virtual conferences that throw light on green practices in the art industry.
London Design Biennale looks optimistically towards the future
Jun 08, 2021by Amy Frearson Jun 08, 2021
A makeshift forest, an avocado economy, and a museum of plastic spoons: Amy Frearson explores a biennale with global change on the agenda.
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