by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
by Jerry Elengical Jun 07, 2021
As the Global Goals Pavilion at the 2021 London Design Biennale, the interactive installation featuring birdsong and music invites visitors to learn and engage with the UN Goals for 2030.
by Jerry Elengical Jun 04, 2021
To commemorate the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration on World Environment Day, STIR picks up a few projects exemplifying our push for a collective sustainable future.
by Jerry Elengical Jun 02, 2021
Celebrating the power of community-based movements at the 2021 London Design Biennale, the India Pavilion features innovative, eco-friendly solutions for 21st century India.
by Anmol Ahuja Jan 18, 2021
Consisting of a residence, workshop, and studio, the complex in Piyandeling, Indonesia, by Realrich Architecture Workshop (RAW) is constructed in local bamboo and recycled plastic.
by Zohra Khan Sep 04, 2020
The 30-storey 'Urban Forest' comprising vertical gardens, stepped facades, and open public park in Brisbane sets out to redefine the conventions of green architecture.
by STIRworld Aug 14, 2020
Inspired by the historical growth of Karlsruhe in Germany, MVRDV has designed a masterplan for the Ettlinger Tor area that celebrates the city's central castle.
by Zohra Khan Jul 30, 2020
STIR X LOCO Design pair designers Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin with artist Asim Waqif, who speak about pushing the dominant narrative beyond labels and ‘specialisations’.
by Jincy Iype Jul 28, 2020
STIR X Script ask design leaders across the globe to identify 5 product designers from their country who are ready to revive the post-pandemic economy with their inspiring works.
by STIRworld Jul 07, 2020
STIR X LOCO Design present candid conversations among creative professionals across geographical borders and creative disciplines of architecture, design, art and beyond.
by Zohra Khan Apr 28, 2020
To mark the 200th birth anniversary of Mendel in 2022, a new greenhouse will be built at the famed site in Brno where the father of modern genetics conducted his breeding experiments.
by Meghna Mehta Mar 14, 2020
London-based firm ACME reinterprets the local cone-roofed houses of the Kent region to design the Bumpers Oast house, an example in sustainable and sensitive living.
by Architecture BRIO Mar 13, 2020
Robert Verrijt, the co-founder of Mumbai-based Architecture BRIO, explains the 14-step design process of the sea-facing Plantation Retreat that puts emphasis on the built form.
by Zohra Khan Mar 09, 2020
The co-founder and director of SPACE10 in Copenhagen and New Delhi, in a conversation with STIR, speaks about the role of digital technology in achieving a sustainable future.
by Zohra Khan Feb 03, 2020
In a video for the Time Space Existence series released by PLANE-SITE, Bjarke Ingels talks about 'designing with a punchline' and using sustainability as a life choice.
by Shraddha Nair Jan 30, 2020
The acclaimed international electronic music festival came to Bengaluru, India, with artist Lola Saville leading the art installation design.
by Jincy Iype Dec 16, 2019
The sustainability initiative aims to adopt ‘circular design’, recycle discarded shoes into lightweight slippers for underprivileged school children in India.
by Zohra Khan Dec 09, 2019
Smoke Scream! STIR selects design projects, people and practices that aim to kill the smoke with smart innovation.
by Jincy Iype Dec 05, 2019
The Netherlands-based practice and Jaarbeurs, Utrecht’s exhibition and convention centre, release a design proposal with a focus on sustainability and quality of life.
by Sukanya Garg Nov 30, 2019
The two artists collaborated for The Power of Two Suns at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Arts Center at Governors Island, reflecting on reactions to the onset of disaster.
by Zohra Khan Nov 19, 2019
Architects discuss challenges, solutions, and ideas on smart bath fittings with Andreas Diefenbach at Tap for More, curated by STIR in partnership with Intersekt and Hansgrohe.
by STIRworld Nov 06, 2019
The Milan-based architect envisions a botanical garden within a contemporary city for the concept masterplan of ‘Smart Forest City Cancun’ in Mexico.
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