Viggsö Island House in Sweden by Arrhov Frick Arkitektkontor.A landscape of stone cliffs, wind bent pine trees, heather, and a forest floor of lichen and wild berries - this sparse yet rich site, coupled with a minimal budget, establishes the principles for this private residence designed by Arrhov...
Reconstruction of A Townhouse in Zurich, Switzerland by idA Architekten.Originally built in 1983, this apartment building in Zurich has been given one hell of a face-lift by idA architects. Bit of a whack commission in the first place, the building has been re-modeled to accommodate six three-bedroom...
Yellowtrace Spotlight // October 2016.Welcome to our October edition of Yellowtrace Spotlight where we share the best new product and project submissions, art & design events, industry news and so much more.. Happy...
Mews House in Highgate, London by Russell Jones.Designed by Russell Jones, this 68sqm compact 2-bedroom brick house with an enclosed 11sqm courtyard in Highgate, faces onto a quiet cobbled mews. The 90sqm site was formerly occupied by a disused garage and a derelict garden. The...
Wengawa House, Japan by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates.We visit the unassuming residential area of Anjō, Japan, and are treated to a lesson in design and space planning excellence by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates. Demonstrating their masterful approach to housing, Katsutoshi Sasaki +...
Haus zur Blume in Löhningen, Switzerland by Marazzi Reinhardt.Designed by Marazzi Reinhardt, the new contemporary building fills the empty space next to the baroque farmhouse in Switzerland. As a result, two generous flats, flexible in their use and with different spatial qualities, are created as a...
Japanese Community Centre for Elderly Residents by Issei Suma.This cluster of tent-like structures was designed by Issei Suma to provide meals & accommodation to the elderly residents of a small Japanese...
Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Narcissus Garden’ at Philip Johnson’s Glass House.In celebration of the 110th anniversary of Philip Johnson’s birth, Yayoi Kusama has created a series of art installation at Johnson’s iconic Glass...
First Look at SJB’s 41 Birmingham Apartments in Sydney’s Alexandria.Rather than going 'tradish' display-suite with their styling, SJB have adopted a more conceptual approach, managing to bring life and sass to many spaces, and showcase the energetic qualities of their latest multi-unit residential project....
