Melt House in Osaka, Japan by SAI Studio.In order to create a sense of indoor-outdoor living with limited space, SAI Studio split Melt House into a north and south building with a full-height courtyard in between. Placing a roof over the courtyard meant it could still be utilized...
Avenue Road Warehouse Conversion in Dublin by Clancy Moore Architects.An atrium-like living room is the centre of Avenue Road residence in Dublin, it’s full height ceiling and generous open space maintaining the structure’s warehouse roots. Clancy Moore Architects use polished concrete floors to...
Yellowtrace Spotlight // February 2020.Well, hello there, good lookin’, and welcome to the February 2020 edition of Yellowtrace Spotlight - our monthly roundup of the best submissions and discoveries. Catch up on a number of local and international projects including...
Capsule Hotel & Library in Zhejiang Province, China by Atelier Tao+C.An old rammed earth building in the middle of the Chinese village of Qinglongwu has been converted by Atelier Tao+C into a boutique hotel and library. Surrounded by verdant mountains, the picturesque structure accommodates 20 guests, with...
Alpine Terrace House by Fearon Hay Architects.Fearon Hay Architects worked to capitalize on a spectacular mountain outlook overlooking the Wakatipu Basin in New Zealand’s Southern Alps while shielding residents from harsh elements at Alpine Terrace House. The property is arranged as...
Sturlasgade Apartment in Copenhagen by JAC Studios.Rich materials create strong contrast and meeting points between surfaces that cantilever, intercept and interact with one another in Copenhagen’s Sturlasgade Apartment by JAC Studios. In the living area, a series of plateaus ascend to...
The Webster Store in Los Angeles by David Adjaye.The curvilinear façade of the Webster Store at the Beverley Centre is clad with pink-tinted concrete to give a ‘tough yet gentle’ effect, with David Adjaye both contrasting and complementing the remainder of the brutalist-style...
Changjiang Art Museum in Taiyuan, China by Vector Architects.Vector Architects have completed the Changjiang Art Museum, located in its namesake village built in 2016 to cater to rapid urban development. The museum serves as a cultural link between the residential community and culture of the city,...
Muji Unveil Their Latest Tiny Prefab House.Yō no Ie is the first stair-less prefabricated dwelling from Muji, featuring an expansive outdoor deck with cosy sunken fire pit. The decking is as flush as possible with the interior, intended to form a seamless extension that encourages...
