STIR announces the launch of the Architecture & Design Film Festival in London with a special Curtain Raiser on Saturday, September 13 2025, at the Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd., presented in partnership with London Design Festival and supported by the British Council. Part of Global Design Forum, the evening will feature a screening of the film 'Green Over Gray: Emilio Ambasz', followed by a conversation with director Francesca Molteni.The event will mark the festival’s European debut, ahead of its first full edition in the city in 2026, extending ADFF’s 17-year global journey following its successful South Asian premiere earlier this year. The initiative is led by STIR, strengthening its dedication to shaping cultural discourse at the intersection of design, architecture, art, and technology through storytelling, exhibitions, and thought leadership programmes.
Launch Partners: Molteni&C, Occhio, Solus Ceramics, Loco DesignCommunication Partner: CARO Communications