A Balmy Residence in Wroclaw by Furora Studio.A Wroclaw home full of treasures, Diana Żurek and Gutek Girek of Furora Studio have layered compositions with modernist lines, shades of art deco and playful influences of Las Vegas. The project came through an old friend who shared a...
Curly Lab Hair Salon in Barcelona by Miriam Barrio Studio.This hair salon in Barcelona by Miriam Barrio Studio draws inspiration from its modernist exterior to deliver a space that aligns contemporary stylings with a sophisticated past. The designers subtly introduced organic curves and artisanal...
A Villa in Lambersart Gets Its Groove Back Thanks to RMGB.Identity crisis no more, this villa in Lambersart, Lille shakes off the cobwebs and gets its groove back with a restrained renovation by Guillaume Gibert and Baptiste Rischmann of...
Sally Caroline’s Furniture Debut is a Spirited Expression of Melbourne Studio’s Global Approach.Melbourne-based interior designer Sally Caroline has formally delved into the world of furniture with the Lunetta Stool. The first piece in her forthcoming SC collection, the seat is a spirited expression of the studio’s global approach...
Olivia Cognet’s Ceramic Pieces Mix Modern Brutalism with Sensual Femininity.After spending six years in Los Angeles learning to model clay, Olivia Cognet has returned to her native South of France to pursue her work as a ceramic artist. Continuing to develop panoramic murals, sculpture–lamps, mirrors and vases...
A Floor Lamp Inside a Pizza Box by Kazuhiro Yamanaka.Japanese designer Kazuhiro Yamanaka has designed Pizza Box Lamp, a polyester floor lamp that nods to Ingo Maurer’s 1980 Lampampe. Made out of 100% recycled polyester fibre, each layer is crinkled to create a unique pattern and add...
Reviving a Piece of Architectural History: Monty Sibbel by Nuud Studio.In the quiet suburbs of Melbourne, nestled beneath the sheltering arms of ancient gum trees, lies an example of the architectural rebellion of the 70s, born in search of an affordable modern Australian home of its time. This is where young...
Take a Showroom and Make it a Home: USM Shanghai by Halleroed.It’s safe to say everyone is very familiar with IKEA’s super clever business model of aspirational home displays. Well the Swedes have done it again, and this time it’s a serious step up from IKEA. For USM’s private showroom in...
Chiaroscuro Composition: Elogio del Grigio by Cardillo Architecture.Belgian artist and surrealist, René Magritte, often took everyday, familiar objects and placed them in unexpected scenes, posing questions as to where the boundaries lie between what is real and what is representation. Similarly, Italian...
A Lively Diorama: Artistas Apartment in Madrid by Nomos Architects.Nomos Architects’ Artistas Apartment is a real life pop-collage of warmth, texture and colour. Once a cramped Madrid home, the renovation breathes a beating heart into the space designed for social gatherings while embracing the...
A Protective Structure Planted on the Rock: Castlecrag Courtyard by Downie North.Conceptually imagined as ‘a protective structure planted on the rock’, Downie North Castlecrag Courtyard house melds into the rugged topography in a way that one could easily mistake it for a luxurious cave or treehouse. With a...
Best of MILANTRACE | 2023 Archive.Nearing the end of our annual archives on a high, we share the best of our epic annual project MILANTRACE 2023 across all of it's streams—MILANTRACE Live, MILANTRACE Digital and MILANTRACE Film. From interviews with design luminaries...
Transcending Boundaries: Michele De Lucchi’s Inspiring Outlook on the Future of Design.We sat down with the globally esteemed architect and designer Michele De Lucchi to chat about the future of design. A true visionary, if ever there was one, the conversation was positive and energetic as he demonstrated how inspiration...
Behind The Scenes with Team Yellowtrace During the Making of MILANTRACE 2023.See Team Yellowtrace uncut and unfiltered in our Behind the Scenes video captured during the making of #MILANTRACE2023. Find us in awe, surprised and sometimes at breaking point. There’s dancing, tears, sweating, double espressos, and...
Gen D: A Cultural Exchange by Dolce & Gabbana.Dolce & Gabbana’s Gen D residency project connects the legacy fashion brand with international designers in a creative cultural exchange. Curated by Federica Sala, ten young creatives grappled with Italian artisanal crafts in a fiery...
MILANTRACE 2023 Film: Experience Milan Design Week Through our Lens.From interviews with design luminaries to footage that takes you up close and personal, MILANTRACE 2023 Film has it all. Plenty of learnings, insights and inspiration captured through our finely-tuned lens on the ground in Milan,...
A Fusion of Erosion and Elegance: Jordan Artisan’s Contemporary Sculptures.In Jordan Artisan's world, Roman aesthetics intertwine with contemporary decay. The Dutch artist and designer’s extraordinary functional sculptures reimagine the possibilities of overlooked construction materials. Inspired by his...
A Floor Lamp Inside a Pizza Box by Kazuhiro Yamanaka.Japanese designer Kazuhiro Yamanaka has designed Pizza Box Lamp, a polyester floor lamp that nods to Ingo Maurer’s 1980 Lampampe. Made out of 100% recycled polyester fibre, each layer is crinkled to create a unique pattern and add...
Elevating Everyday Pleasures: Armadillo Unveils Meadow and Willow Collection.Have you ever wanted to pack up the luxury of a hotel and bring it home with you? Armadillo’s latest collection of handcrafted rugs looks to do just that, bringing a sophisticated play to our home. Living rooms become spaces for leisure...
Fashion Meets Design: Three Shows That Have Us Inspired This Season.Fashion and design have always intertwined, natural bedfellows that overlap in sinuous ways. While the marrying of form and function is at the heart of both, the runway is a place for pure, unadulterated spectacle and art. Some of our...
Florim Cements its Ongoing Commitment to Sustainability with “CarbonZero- ”.In a multifaceted commitment towards sustainability, Florim's “CarbonZero-” initiative showcases the legacy Italian brand’s sustained effort to harmonise design excellence with responsible environmental...
The Art of Slowing Down: Petra Collection by Armadillo.Armadillo’s latest collection, Petra, invites you to slow down. Framing the home for the practice of gentle rituals, the collection finds the Australian brand in the world of berber-style rugs. Elevated by Armadillo’s pared-back...
Can Living with Less Result in More: Adam Haddow’s Home in Sydney’s Surry Hills.Buried amongst the urban chaos of warehouses and terraces that once served Sydney’s rag trade sits a unique home neatly packaged within a 29-square-metre site. Designed by SJB director Adam Haddow, for himself and his husband Michael and...