Aires Mateus’ Own Workspace ‘Atelier Cecílio de Sousa’ in Lisbon, Portugal.We do tend to admire the work of Lisbon-based architectural practice Aires Mateus, and it’s no surprise upon seeing how beautiful their own office is, set in a restored home on residential street Cecílio de Sousa. Architectural...
Can Lis: Jørn Utzon’s Family Summer House in Mallorca.On an island that has changed dramatically through commercialization and tourism over the course of the last decades, Jørn Utzon’s Can Lis embodies a stoic sense of permanence, appearing in total harmony with its environment; as if it...
Bricks Decoded: Bangin’ Brick Retail Interiors.In today’s retail climate, physical stores are increasingly recognizing architectural and design merit as a drawcard for potential customers. In this bangin' retail interiors roundup, bricks are heroed in a myriad of materials, shapes...
Yellowtrace Spotlight // July 2019.Welcome to the July edition of Yellowtrace Spotlight! This month we are sharing a whole bunch of design news including a few super cool hospitality projects (oh but of course!), Techne's new office space in Melbourne, beautiful new...
The Breeze Block Book by Sam Marshall and Brickworks + Giveaway!Brickworks Building Products and Sydney-based architect Sam Marshall have released The Breeze Block Book, a coffee table addition and ode to one of Australia’s most iconic building materials. Better yet, we have TEN copies to give...
Skinny House in Melbourne by Oliver du Puy Architects.Melbourne-based Oliver du Puy Architects conceived a quiet and spiritual home retreat in the forgotten rear yard of a 19th-century Victorian shop, aptly named Skinny House, due to its 4.2m width. Aiming to bring as much space and light...
AMAA Architecture’s Own Office Set Within a Former Factory in Arzignano, Italy.AMAA Architecture have built their own delicate, contemporary two-storey office, which manages to at once distinguish itself from and blend seamlessly with the bones of its former factory surrounds in Arzignano, Italy. Taking the form...
Interview: Portuguese Architectural Photographer Rui Cardoso.A trained architect, Portuguese photographer Rui Cardoso worked with the lauded architect Manuel Aires Mateus at his Lisbon atelier for four years. During this period he found himself increasingly drawn to photography before deciding to...
Apartment 55 Home & Studio in Beijing, China by Atelier About Architecture.Apartment 55 in Beijing encompasses a private residence as well as a studio and public exhibition space for the resident artist. Atelier About Architecture used subtle changes in colour and light as well as sliding doors to enhance...
