Mrinmayee Bhoot

Swiss architect Leopold Banchini speaks about the studio’s approach to contextuality in architecture Architecture 12 mins. read In conversation STIR, Banchini expands on the aspirational nomadic nature of his practice and the dynamic responsiveness to site it brings to his structures. by Mrinmayee Bhoot Leopold Banchini’s eponymously named studio based in Geneva is not defined by this geographical limit.

Backrooms is a film that plays with the horror tropes of the haunted house, transposing them to liminal spaces Architecture 10 mins. read The recent A24 film, Backrooms, illuminates popular culture’s fascination with liminal spaces, and the disorientation we associate with their eerie affect. by Mrinmayee Bhoot To someone who grew up online, whose first friendships were fostered by shared fandoms and whose community was built in chatrooms, the success of the 2026 film Backrooms feels gratifying.

UIA Barcelona 2026 announces its programme of events Architecture 12 mins. read In anticipation of the upcoming symposium in Barcelona, STIR lists the panels, keynotes and parallel events that spotlight architecture’s embeddedness in planetary networks. by Mrinmayee Bhoot The UIA World Congress of Architects, touted as one of the largest gatherings dedicated to probing questions around contemporary architectural discourse and practice, is set to unfold in Barcelona from June 28 – July 2, 2026.