Albert Frey House II in Palm Springs.If I was supremely talented, in possession of a spectacular site in the hills above a resort town, armed with a Bunnings power pass, and in command of the sort of budget most architects have (which is to say, fuck all), I still don’t...
Australia’s (Still) Got Talent // Houses Awards Shortlist 2014.Oh we do love a bit of design awards action here at Yellowtrace HQ, don't we? How could we not - design awards are the celebration of good design and passionate people who make it all happen, which is pretty much what we try to do around...
Hotel Hotel Canberra.With brass chandeliers, a concrete ceiling punctured with round skylights, sleek fireplaces, leather lounges and shaggy topped stools, the aesthetic is a unique and luxurious take on the Australian shack. The space is high end but without...
Tour of Aesop Stores Around The World.The Awesomeness of Aesop will hardly be news for any of you guys. Since their humble beginnings in 1987 in Melbourne, the brand has gone from strength to strength. Year in and year out, product after product, store after store - Aesop...
Aesop Store in Kyoto 97 Aburaya-cho Sanjo.Aesop Kyoto store at 97 Aburaya-Cho Sanjo was created by Simplicity team under Shinichiro Ogata, drawing inspiration from many Japanese...
Gallery Post // Aesop Store in Kyoto Kawaramachi.Aesop Kawaramachi store in Kyoto, designed by Torafu Architects, reflects the history of the neighbourhood and aligns itself with contemporary...
Gallery Post // Aesop Store in LA Abbot Kinney.Aesop LA Abbot Kinney is Aesop's first Los Angeles signature store. NAADAAA have designed the interior using a restrained palette of timber and...
Sheats Goldstein House by John Lautner.Writing about this house is a bit like chucking in my two cents about Meryl Streep. Occupying a realm beyond mere fame, the scene-stealer of countless movies, you all have an informed and long-developed opinion, and nothing I have to say...
A.Baker by DesignOffice // New Acton, Canberra.Nestled in the quaint surrounds of hip roofed pavilions in Canberra’s New Acton precinct, stepping into A.Baker feels as if you’ve plunged into another world. The new restaurant, bakery and bar designed by DesignOffice, is a dark and...