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by Dhwani Shanghvi Jun 16, 2025
Set on a rooftop in Pune, the restaurant invites cultural recognition and architectural depth, drawing on the layered communicative potential of double coding.
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 Bansari Paghdar May 15, 2025
Renovated by B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio, the cafe and bakery reflect its context and uses grey bricks, stone and stainless steel to craft detailed, layered and cohesive spaces.
by Anushka Sharma Apr 22, 2025
DSC·Design transforms the west wing rooms of the historic Hong’en Taoist Temple into a restaurant that tunes into both traditional and contemporary living.
by Simran Gandhi Apr 02, 2025
The hotel architecture features an intimate courtyard in the heart of Jingdezhen, preserving the relics of a historic warehouse and a network of age-old camphor trees.
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 Nikitha Sunil Mar 20, 2025
Bloom Architecture transforms abandoned housing into a serene wellness retreat by weaving sustainability, culture and nature into a harmonious sanctuary in Siem Reap.
by Dhwani Shanghvi Mar 17, 2025
Shaped by Bangalore’s pub culture yet rooted in Kolkata’s addas, Jollygunj reflects shifting rituals of gathering wherein spaces must be versatile, immersive and visually compelling.
by Bansari Paghdar Mar 15, 2025
Featuring a facade with organic forms, the lodging is located in a small village in Beijing, offering private rooms and shared spaces amidst two courtyards.
by Nikitha Sunil Mar 03, 2025
Where geometry meets organic beauty, the Beijing-based practice's elevated retreat becomes an observatory of light, shadow and the rhythms of the forest
by Simran Gandhi Feb 26, 2025
Designed by Block722, the luxury resort converses with the region’s Cycladic history, reinterpreting its minimalist forms and scrupulously finished surfaces.
by Anushka Sharma Feb 24, 2025
The three-day immersive food festival at the Travancore Palace in New Delhi invited visitors to dine in nine unique pop-up restaurants conceived by leading culinary and creative voices.
by Aarthi Mohan Feb 03, 2025
Oppenheim Architecture's regenerative resort design celebrates the legacy of Nabataeans by offering a sustainable design rooted in history and embedded in the natural landscape.
by Giulia Zappa Jan 31, 2025
In conversation with Designer of the Year, Faye Toogood, STIR explores the fair's evolving outlook and familiar tropes while probing her oeuvre and inspirations in Womanifesto!.
by Almas Sadique Jan 13, 2025
Estudio Carroll’s Mexico-based boutique hotel utilises local materials, passive design techniques and nature-based solutions to affect conscious design.
by STIRworld Dec 28, 2024
STIRred 2024: From cinematic whimsy to biophilic harmony, these café designs explore how immersive storytelling and innovative architecture elevate the dining experience
by Nikitha Sunil Dec 23, 2024
Rooted in Lonavala’s historical and natural legacy, Malik Architecture’s Radisson Resort embraces vernacular materials and spatial ingenuity to create a serene retreat.
by Akash Singh Dec 11, 2024
Wes Anderson's films, the streetscapes of Old Delhi, Surajkund's stepped reservoir and the iconic Indian Railway wagon inform the pastel-hued interiors of the cafe in Faridabad, India.
by Bansari Paghdar Dec 05, 2024
Stonewood Design’s contemporary interpretation of traditional Cornish architecture informs the museum in Cornwall, honouring the forgotten British activist Emily Hobhouse.
by Anushka Sharma Nov 26, 2024
The Chinese architecture practice undertakes a transformative renovation that blends modern design with the serenity of the coastal forest and its rolling landscape.
by Nikitha Sunil Nov 25, 2024
The avant-garde oil mill in Ronda, Spain fuses Andalusian tradition, surreal artistry and an experiential journey into the world of oleotourism.
by Simran Gandhi Nov 19, 2024
The China-based design agency pays homage to Huizhou’s archetypal black-tiled roofs, pristine white walls, timeless courtyards and rich culinary art with this project.
by Akash Singh Nov 04, 2024
On an island surrounded by the South China Sea, the monochromatic, brick interior of the Haikou Gaoxingli Insun Cinema and Coffee Bar curates a weave of pause and transience.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Oct 14, 2024
London-based Tuckey Design Studio blends industrial charm with modern comforts to create a vibrant cultural hub in Henningsvær, Norway.
by Anushka Sharma Oct 05, 2024
The Shanghai-based architecture firm designs a pet hotel with the needs of humans and the behavioural habits of dogs in mind.
by Pallavi Mehra Sep 07, 2024
The stately redesign of the Posada Terra Santa, smeared in the natural landscape and colours of Mallorca, ties the 1576-built structure to a robust contemporary presence.
by Anushka Sharma Aug 15, 2024
The Chinese architecture practice draws inspiration from the locals to conceive a winery complex that responds to the needs of the native people while respecting the surrounding nature.
by Mrinmayee Bhoot Jul 31, 2024
Romania-based architecture practice refurbishes and converts a part of a fortified church in Transylvania into a guesthouse as part of a preservation effort by a local heritage organisation.
by Jerry Elengical Jul 29, 2024
Developed by ZJA, DELVA, OZ and Bureau Bouwtechniek in Belgium, this event venue takes the form of a hotel tower and “landscraper” featuring public spaces and coastline protection measures.
by Akash Singh Jul 17, 2024
The hotel annexe in a beach town near Surat, India, is reminiscent of the sea-faring vessels, in both form and function.
by Anushka Sharma Jun 28, 2024
Inspired by the trope of a ‘Hero’s Journey,’ the New York-based firm dons the three-level space in Manhattan in dramatic lights, muted colours and expressive materials.
by STIRworld Jun 11, 2024
Bjarke Ingels Group with Japanese luxury hotelier Not A Hotel cites a blend of Scandinavian and Japanese design values for their new resort in remote Japan, poised to open in 2026.
by Anushka Sharma May 25, 2024
The Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel in China is crafted in natural materials and muted tones as an extension of the surrounding landscape.
by Jincy Iype Apr 09, 2024
Norm Architects draws from Nordic simplicity, the timelessness of Japanese design, and the tropical allure of resort living for this ‘sanctuary of understated luxury’ in Sweden.
by Kiranmmayie S Apr 06, 2024
Drawing from its proximity to the sea and the Port of Kaohsiung, the ingenuity of upcycling marine debris is cleverly integrated into different aspects of The Taste Journey along with 3D-printing technology.
by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Apr 03, 2024
IDIN Architects intelligently use different materials and lighting to create the Harudot Cafe in Thailand that celebrates slow living and inventiveness.
by Almas Sadique Mar 22, 2024
The Chinese hotel, designed by Jumping House Lab, is punctured by sporadically placed fenestrations that open up to the vicinal pond, creek, mountain, fields and village.
by Aarthi Mohan Mar 20, 2024
'Frame Garden' epitomises unconventional architectural practises and embodies the essence of facade-less living, creating a symphony of space, nature and community.
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