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by Mrinmayee Bhoot Oct 14, 2025
The inaugural edition of the festival in Denmark, curated by Josephine Michau, CEO, CAFx, seeks to explore how the discipline can move away from incessantly extractivist practices.
by Asmita Singh Oct 04, 2025
Showcased during the London Design Festival 2025, the UnBroken group show rethought consumption through tenacious, inventive acts of repair and material transformation.
by Bansari Paghdar Sep 27, 2025
From prayer spaces to gender-appropriate areas, Saudi Arabia's evolving workspaces were at the forefront of the country's first dedicated trade fair for workplace solutions.
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 Asmita Singh Aug 13, 2025
From seaweed pavilions to river-rights murals, the exhibition repositions design as relational, speculative and situated, looking beyond the human to more multivalent futures.
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 Mrinmayee Bhoot Jul 29, 2025
The museum’s design by the British architects juxtaposes local architectural references with a parametric form, with the landmark building set to open to the public later this year.
by Aarthi Mohan Jul 08, 2025
Rooted in Slovak culture, the Banánka House is an architectural narrative of family, culture and the seamless embrace of nature.
by Bansari Paghdar Jul 05, 2025
The dome house in the High Desert region of California brings forth a futuristic dreamscape set against the 1880s-themed town Pioneertown.
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 Aarthi Mohan Jun 28, 2025
The New York-based practice’s debut project in South Korea offers a thoughtful take on how architecture stands to shape and support the city’s cultural and corporate future.
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 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 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 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 Aarthi Mohan May 03, 2025
From vernacular knowledge to modern sustainability, the pavilions of UAE, Oman, Türkiye, Qatar and others at La Biennale 2025 serve as living archives of alternative architectures.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Apr 29, 2025
The design biennale, initiated to promote clean energy, is hosted in Switzerland this year, with a focus on the power of the sun to imagine a sustainable future for humanity.
by Bansari Paghdar Apr 28, 2025
The government-funded jackfruit processing unit and community centre employ a participatory approach, processing waste into value-added products.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Apr 16, 2025
With immersive programming and a striking modular design, the resort lends commentary on China’s dichotomous but hedonistic embrace of mega structures and simulated worlds.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Apr 14, 2025
The New York-based studio's urban design scheme for an industrial neighbourhood in Nashville repurposes an existing building on site, creating office and commercial spaces.
by Jaipur Rugs Apr 12, 2025
In their latest collaborative collection with the designer, the brand reimagines handmade rugs as heirlooms for tomorrow, drawing from heritage, craft and whimsy.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Apr 11, 2025
From Lexus to FIAT and partnerships with leading brands such as Kartell and artists like DRIFT, STIR spotlights some of the most engaging showcases by mobility brands in Milan this year.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Apr 09, 2025
STIR speaks to the architect-fashion designer duo about their collaborative practice and their work with Galleria Rossana Orlandi for Milan Design Week 2025.
by Technogym Apr 07, 2025
The Italian wellness brand launches its new Pilates equipment, combining 40 years of expertise in wellness design with adjustable features in wood, aluminium and vegan leather.
by Bansari Paghdar Apr 01, 2025
Inspired by the Ugalde House and Monsanto townhouses, the residential architecture dominates the rocky landscape with its cuboidal forms and exposed concrete walls.
by Almas Sadique Mar 28, 2025
The Scottish jewellery designer puts together repurposed materials with delicate, precious elements to make chromatic earrings, necklaces and brooches.
by Aarthi Mohan Mar 27, 2025
The Thai practice's thoughtful use of bamboo, bold branding and spatial planning creates a restaurant that bridges generational shifts and cultural traditions.
by Bansari Paghdar Mar 24, 2025
In collaboration with the Internet of Caring Things, the Farrell Centre presents innovative design alternatives to counter 'frustrations' with the design of everyday things.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Mar 21, 2025
Surat-based Thumbimpressions conceives a learning and social innovation campus for an NGO in Bihar that employs and advocates for local materials and sustainable development.
by Anushka Sharma Mar 13, 2025
The Kochi-based architecture studio contrives a reinterpretation of an ancestral home that harnesses legacy materials to morph spaces into a collection of stories.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Mar 12, 2025
The South Asian debut of the design event at India Habitat Centre brought together 30 designers, innovators and changemakers to underscore the role design can play in inspiring action.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Mar 10, 2025
The project by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, Grant Associates, Studio Knight Stokoe and Twelve Architects revitalises the 1970s-designed office building to suit modern needs.
by Almas Sadique Mar 06, 2025
The Mumbai-based architecture firm collaborated with the NGO Learning Space Foundation and village residents to build Saraswati Vidyalaya, utilising local materials and techniques.
by Asian Paints Mar 01, 2025
Introducing AP's Colour of the Year Cardinal, Wallpaper of the Year Spring Tune and the four Material Intelligence forecast trends Bad Taste?, Feel More, India Everywhere and Salt.
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