Best of Residential Apartments. 2024 Archive EditionAs another year draws to a close, we’re taking our annual pause to reflect and recharge, while sharing our meticulously curated archives from 2024. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be unveiling the year’s most compelling projects across eight distinct categories—each one championing exceptional design that has challenged conventions and inspired new possibilities.We’re kicking off with a deep dive into Apartment Living, where this year’s standout projects prove that constraints often catalyse the most innovative solutions. From heritage conversions that honour the past while embracing the future, to compact spaces that demonstrate extraordinary ingenuity, these projects showcase the possibilities of urban living. (Btw, look out for Part 02 of our Residential Projects, Houses Edition next.)The ultimate inner sanctum of our lives, home is where we spend most of our time, and its importance can not be understated. The ultimate MVP’s, these spaces have had to shift, adapt and work harder for us than ever. For something so universal, this is one of our most varied categories every year as we offer you a glimpse into how people live around the world. From small apartments with big personalities to historic renovations, it’s been a big year for residential design.Our global tour includes gems like Paris’s art-filled renovations where historic bones meet contemporary soul, Madrid’s clever spatial solutions that maximise modest footprints, and Sydney’s heritage transformations that prove good things come in vertically challenged packages.Settle in as we embark on this journey through the year’s most inspiring work. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or simply indulging in some digital design therapy, our Best of 2024 series promises to deliver projects that challenge, inspire, and delight. Welcome to the Yellowtrace Class of 2024! See All Yellowtrace 2024 Archives Here.Explore our archives through the years: 2023 Archive / 2022 Archive / 2021 Archive / 2020 Archive / 2019 Archive / 2018 Archive / 2017 Archive / 2016 Archive / 2015 Archive / 2014 Archive / 2013 Archive / 2012 Archive / 2011 Archive / 2010 Archive. Residential Interiors & Architecture-Apartments.Reverence for Brutalism with a Twist: Torres Blancas Apartment Renovation by Studio Noju. In approximately 400-square-meters, Studio Noju has managed to execute the seamless translation from the old to the new in this refurbished apartment inside the historic Torres Blancas. Designed in 1961 by Spanish architect Francisco… In Favour of Flux: Maison Molaire in Geneva by Bureau. In an almost vaudevillian series of spatial acts, Maison Molaire becomes the perfect backdrop for ‘the flux of human life’. For Geneva-based Bureau, the 120-square-metre ex-dental practice posed no issue in translating the clinical, to the somewhat theatrical… Eclectic Elegance: Turenne Apartment in Paris by Alicia Luxem. In Paris, a 120-square-meter classical apartment has been transformed into a collector’s dream, thanks to the creative vision of Alicia Luxem. This project blends timeless charm with contemporary design, resulting in a space that’s both peaceful and provocative. Minimal Interventions for Maximum Effect: Apartment in Double Bay by Architect George. Nestled within heritage-listed gardens in Sydney’s Double Bay, this late 70s, early 80s apartment for clients who have owned it since inception has retained much of its original character. Design approach focused on preserving the… A Flurry of Contemporary Art & Design: 1890s Tribeca Penthouse Reimagined by Crina Arghirescu Rogard. Crina Arghirescu Rogard has envisioned this Tribeca penthouse, home for 22 years to her good friend and artist, Mexican born Claudia Doring Baez. Located on the top floor of the American Thread Building dating back to the 1890s Renaissance… An Ode to Gio Ponti: A 1920s Apartment in Milan by David/Nicolas. Refurbishing a property designed by one architectural icon and redesigned by another can scare even the mightiest of architects. But the Lebanese design duo David/Nicolas, it seems, are immune to such angst, as evidenced by their project… Le Marais: A Luminous Apartment in Paris by Studio Haddou-DuFourcq. ‘Le marais’, in French, literally translates to ‘swamp’, but there’s nothing remotely swamp-like about Le Marais, the apartment in Paris recently redesigned by Studio Haddou-DuFourcq. Mind you, the same can’t be said about… Smoke and Mirrors: Lamarck Apartment by Lauranne Elise Schmitt. Parisian designer Lauranne Elise Schmitt creates an illusion not dissimilar to that of a dream desert mirage, in this 60-square-metre Haussmanian apartment. The lounge room is elevated and brought into focus by the dynamic backgammon-chess… Design Innovation Shines at 2024 Australian Interior Design Awards. The Australian Interior Design Awards have illuminated the pinnacle of design excellence, reflecting the industry’s thriving and evolving nature. With categories spanning residential, retail, hospitality, public, workplace, and… Cheerful and Generous: Moving House in Singapore by Spark Architects. Bright and punchy, Spark Architects’ Moving House is a cramped and dull apartment no more. Embracing open spaces, colour blocking and Le Corbusier’s New Spirit principles, this Singapore abode becomes a generous canvas constantly changing… All Eyes Up: An Apartment in Poznan by Paradowski Studio. A high ceiling can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on which way you look at it. Just ask Zuza and Piotr Paradowski of Krakow-based design office Paradowski Studio, whose latest project, a 250-square-metre apartment in Poznan… Gravitas Meets Playfulness: SB117 Madrid Apartment by Estudio Reciente. Nestled in Madrid’s Chamberi neighbourhood, this heritage apartment is as a poster child for the fusion of classic elegance and contemporary design. Initially constructed in 1953 by renowned Spanish architect Luis Martinez Feduchi… Off-the-Grid: Brutalist Penthouse Apartment in Surat, India by DOT. In this brutalist penthouse apartment transformed by DOT, careful modulation of light, seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, and thoughtful use of materials contribute to the creation of a living environment that is both… A Creative Resurgence: Watertower Loft Apartment by Studio Noakes. Housed in an early 1900s shoe factory that manufactured boots for the Australian Army during the two World Wars, this Redfern apartment retained much of the historical attributes of its industrial era. However, prior alterations had… Three Artist Studios Reborn as One Parisian Apartment by Atelier HA. In a feat of design alchemy, Atelier HA has transformed three artist studios in Montparnasse into a breathtaking single apartment. The designers’ personal connection to the space infuses every detail with meaning, from the carefully chosen… Cocooned in Calm: An Apartment in São Paulo by André Braz. Bringing an old home into the present, for better or worse, means undoing a bit of the past. Or, if you’re architect André Braz, a lot of it. As he tells it, his latest project, a soup-to-nuts remodel of a 1970s, 134-square-metre… Two Distinct Souls: 17th Century Apartment in Rome by Punto Zero. In the heart of Rome’s historic Monti neighbourhood, Punto Zero transformed a 17th-century apartment into a colourful and bright home. Approaching the project with a keen sensitivity to the existing architectural narrative, original bones… Contemporary Modernism: K60 Athens Apartment Renovation by Ioanna Vlachaki. Designed by Ioanna Vlachaki, this clever Athens apartment hinges on a helix configuration. Situated in a typical 1958 post-war building, the space was transformed to enhance its natural circulation, organised around an original stairwell… 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… Bijou by the Beach: Anywhere Apartment by Brad Swartz Architects. In Bondi Beach, this 50sqm apartment defies spatial constraints through innovative design. The renovation creates a versatile home that pays subtle homage to its Sydney beachside location while maintaining its own distinct identity. Harmonious and Surprising: Enfants Rouges Paris Apartment by Studio Carré. Nestled in the historic Marais district of Paris, the latest project by Studio Carré transforms a traditional Parisian apartment into a contemporary haven. The design leverages the unique geometry of the space, creating a dynamic… From Medical Practice to Family Haven: A Parisian Haussmannian Apartment Transformed by Ambre Yakoubou. Once home to a general medical practice in Paris’ 10th arrondissement, this generous apartment within an 1860 Haussmannian building has been reimagined as a contemporary family residence. Ambre Yakoubou’s thoughtfully balances original… Rebuilding Post-War Sarajevo: The Sustainable and Adaptive Zemlja Apartment by Project V Architecture. Zemlja, which translates to ‘earth,’ ‘land,’ and ‘country’ in Bosnian, is an apartment retrofit in post-war Sarajevo that aims to restore a sense of place, home, and shared identity through architectural innovation. Project V Architecture… Architectural Frames: Marcante-Testa Transform Milan’s Historic Attic Apartment. Milanese context, historical figures, Japanese concept of Shakkei (borrowed scenery), and Umberto Riva’s design philosophy that furniture design is an extension of architecture underpin this historic attic apartment renovation… CHHO Studio’s Grid-based Design Meets an Art Collector’s Vision in Paris. CHHO Studio has transformed a 130 sqm Paris apartment into a gallery-like haven for art and design. Utilising a clever grid system inspired by the building’s façade, the architects created a flowing space that maximises natural light and… 50 Shades of Industrial Green: Berlin Apartment Renovation by Christopher Sitzler-Brakel. In Berlin’s lively Kreuzberg neighbourhood, this apartment renovation by Christopher Sitzler-Brakel is a brilliant example of thoughtful urban renewal and adaptive reuse done right. The result is the architectural equivalent of your cool… No Stone Unturned: OR23 in Madrid by Estudio Reciente. This Madrid home was made to enhance every hour of the day. From first morning light, dancing across the polished regal green stone flooring, to the soft, warm midday hum lazing around the living room, finally coming to a close by hosting… Elegance in Miniature: Studio Greca’s Ode to Italian Entryways. In Rivoli, Studio Greca’s ‘Interno A’ project is a love letter to the Italian entryways. Nestled in a historic residence once graced by the Savoia family, this 50sqm apartment posed a unique challenge. From a custom-made portal that… Brutalist 1960s Milan Apartment Reimagined by ESA Studio. Raw concrete columns meet red metal accents in this thoughtfully renovated 1960s Milan apartment. Emilio Scarano creates narrative through space with pure material and absence of decor, rejecting open-plan living for something far more intriguing. Empty Nest Dream: An Apartment in Kirribilli by Amandine Simonetti Architecture and Interiors and Tsai Design. When the owners of this Kirribilli apartment called in Amandine Simonetti and Jack Chen for the interior overhaul, it was clear what the first step would be: reconfiguring the long and narrow layout, which was squeezed in some areas as… Brisbane’s Best-Kept Secret: A Luxe Family Home Atop a Commercial Building. More than just a pretty face, Newstead Apartment tells a story of urban living reimagined. Partridge Daniels proves that with a bit of imagination (okay, a lot of imagination), you can create a slice of paradise anywhere—even on top of a… See All Yellowtrace 2024 Archives Here.Explore our archives through the years: 2023 Archive / 2022 Archive / 2021 Archive / 2020 Archive / 2019 Archive / 2018 Archive / 2017 Archive / 2016 Archive / 2015 Archive / 2014 Archive / 2013 Archive / 2012 Archive / 2011 Archive / 2010 Archive. Share the love:FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPinterest Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ
