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by Anushka Sharma Sep 15, 2025
Turning discarded plastic, glass, textiles and bamboo into functional objects, the collection blends circular design with local craft to reimagine waste as a material of the future.
by Anushka Sharma Sep 13, 2025
London is set to become a playground for design with special commissions, exhibitions and district-wide programming exploring the humane and empathetic in creative disciplines.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Sep 11, 2025
In partnership with STIR, this year’s programme for the Global Design Forum at LDF examines radical interdependence and multiplicities that design create.
by Anushka Sharma Sep 10, 2025
In a conversation with STIR, Esther Rejai and Hugo Topalov discuss the cooperative's annual festival, the value of reuse in construction and their low-tech approaches to architecture.
by Bansari Paghdar Sep 09, 2025
This year’s London Design Festival honours Michael Anastassiades OBE, Lord Norman Foster, Sinéad Burke and Rio Kobayashi, highlighting innovation and inclusivity in design.
by Srishti Ojha Sep 08, 2025
The fair’s inaugural edition, with the theme Bridging Dichotomies, celebrates Balinese philosophy, Indonesian artists and Southeast Asian art with a sustainable twist.
by Anushka Sharma Sep 02, 2025
From climate-responsive housing in Bangladesh to cultural infrastructure in Palestine, the 2025 award recipients celebrate architecture that honours heritage and inspires hope.
by Bansari Paghdar Aug 23, 2025
In a rapidly urbanising tropical neighbourhood, the Sagehaus Office Garden reveals a tripartite design animated by enclosures, fenestrations and terraces.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Aug 22, 2025
Speaking with STIR, the Thailand-based studio's founders elaborate on their understanding of working with Asian contexts and their fascination with openness and ephemerality.
by Srishti Ojha Aug 21, 2025
Jameel Art Centre’s survey exhibition, The Peasant, the Scholar and the Engineer, charts the artist and researcher’s ecocentric approach to contemporary art.
by Anushka Sharma Aug 19, 2025
Blending solidity with openness, the multidisciplinary practice crafts an adaptable space in Bangalore where materials, proportion and restraint nurture artistic expression.
by Bansari Paghdar Aug 12, 2025
The rigorously researched counter-proposal to the state’s replacement plans for the Vyšehrad Railway Bridge prioritises preservation and cultural coexistence.
by Aarthi Mohan Aug 08, 2025
In a contemplative conversation with STIR, Somali-Italian architect Omar Degan outlines a biennale shaped not by spectacle, but by resistance, pedagogy and presence.
by Aarthi Mohan Aug 04, 2025
The Istanbul and Milan-based studio’s new collection balances cultural memory with material clarity, proposing a mindful, contemporary way to live with and within design.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Aug 01, 2025
STIR speaks to the co-founder of Atelier LUMA and artistic director of Veenweide Atelier on her approach to biodesign and the relevance of peat landscapes today.
by Anushka Sharma Jul 31, 2025
STIR speaks to Kutnia’s founder and director Jülide Konukoğlu about her encounter with the Kutnu fabric, the brand’s origins and the cultural responsibility it abides by.
by Anushka Sharma Jul 21, 2025
Nina+Co and ROAR partner on the regenerative retrofitting of a South Tottenham house, prioritising performance over footprint.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jul 18, 2025
STIR speaks to the interdisciplinary studio’s founders, Florian Heinzelmann and Daliana Suryawinata, on their vision for the small-scale cultural interventions in Indonesia.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jul 04, 2025
STIR speaks to the Swiss architect on his curation for BAP! 2025 in Versailles, his studio's research prerogatives and adapting to global warming as a central strategy for architecture.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jul 03, 2025
In a recent book, Hara reproduces sketches of projects from a career spanning almost 40 years, revealing his belief in the potential of sketching as an answer to the ‘what ifs’ of life.
by Anushka Sharma Jul 02, 2025
Internalities: Architectures for Territorial Equilibrium at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 rethinks sustainability via local materials, traditional trades and territorial balance.
by Bansari Paghdar Jul 01, 2025
The Newburgh Light House in Melbourne’s Auburn village embodies a clean expression of modularity to compose an alternative to the area’s existing housing stock.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jun 27, 2025
The Nigerian architect speaks to STIR about her project at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, touching on informality and resourcefulness as an alternative to hyperconsumerism.
by Zeynep Rekkali Jensen Jun 25, 2025
3daysofdesign 2025 brought the design world to Copenhagen, but on the city’s terms: human, generous and grounded underneath the long light of Scandinavian summer days.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jun 17, 2025
The citizen-led initiative by German architects b+ has been awarded for their campaign to make renovation the norm for construction by proposing new legislation in the European Union.
by Chahna Tank Jun 14, 2025
Designed by the Paris-based architect and interior designer, the store sports a multisensory retail island where leaving feels optional.
by Aarthi Mohan Jun 12, 2025
From austere retreats to luxury villas, this book by Edmund Sumner and Jonathan Bell offers a vivid exploration of the building art of Mexican homes.
by Jincy Iype Jun 06, 2025
STIR interviews Maia Garau and Tristan Hupe-Guimarães of Tellart, reflecting on how the experiential design studio operates from the intersection of culture, nature and technology.
by Anushka Sharma Jun 04, 2025
Emblematic of a return to what is essential, this silent, seemingly breathing house by the Chennai-based studio blends traditional wisdom with contemporary simplicity.
by Dhwani Shanghvi May 31, 2025
Architects Office and Triptyque Architecture’s housing tower in Brazil integrates a sculptural form and biophilic design, reshaping Ecoville’s skyline with elevated wellness amenities.
by Bansari Paghdar May 30, 2025
The Indian author elicits shared lived experiences and collective identity through fantastical tales, inviting a deeper introspection on the state of architecture.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot May 28, 2025
The annual trade fair returned to Javits Center, New York, with a showcase that underscored the value of craftsmanship and sustainability for an evolving design market.
by Bansari Paghdar May 27, 2025
Politecnico di Torino and Coutan Architects transform a former military barracks into an artist residency and communal space, establishing a hybrid architectural identity.
by Andreu World May 24, 2025
From sustainable design roots to a global vision for hospitality, Andreu World’s 70-year celebration in London explores the future of spaces where we travel.
by Anushka Sharma May 20, 2025
In a conversation with STIR, Alex Holloway and Carrie Conings of Holloway Li dive into the project’s post-war charm, bespoke craftsmanship and contemporary functionality.
by Aarthi Mohan May 12, 2025
The USB prototype by Holcim and ELEMENTAL integrates a carbon-sequestering technology and incremental design to address the global housing crisis.
by Anushka Sharma May 12, 2025
From climate-responsive design to long-term urban experiments, this year's awards reflect a shifting architectural discourse rooted in ecology, collaboration and systems thinking.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot May 10, 2025
The design awards by international media platform Architecture Hunter provide a platform for innovative thinking, sustainable design and emerging voices across different disciplines.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot May 07, 2025
National participants at the architecture biennale explore resource efficiency, adaptability and sustainability, foregrounding national aspirations and universal applications.
by Anushka Sharma May 06, 2025
STIR lists some of the most impactful satellite events and projects that will take over Venice in conjunction with the Biennale, reaffirming the event's idea to coalesce Intelligens.
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