Interview: Caroline Choker and Vince Alafaci of ACME&Co.Whilst I usually steer clear of interview subjects who receive plenty of media attention elsewhere, and/ or continue to pick up a stack of design awards (I mean it's not their fault - they are absolutely divine humans, crazy hard-working,...
Architect’s Cabin at Longbranch, USA by Olson Kundig.Built as a bunkhouse in the 1950’s, this timber cabin in Washington State has evolved into a snug little weekender with the help of Olson Kundig Architects. Located in an ancient forest of tall fir-trees, just over an hour away from...
Yellowtrace Spotlight // September 2017.Our September edition of Yellowtrace Spotlight rounds up the best local and international submissions, including a vibrant and casual interior by Studio Roslyn; four new beautiful products from Porcelain Bear, Poliform, Parachilna & Flokk;...
HARMAY Beauty Store in Shanghai, China by AIM Architecture.Peeling new-age shoppers away from the convenience of the online world and into a physical store can be a modern-day feat. This is precisely the motivation behind the arrival of Harmay, located in the Former French Concession in Shanghai,...
Zeitz MOCAA Cape Town by Studio Heatherwick Set Within a Giant Disused Grain Silo.Studio Heatherwick carved the inside of a disused grain silo building on Cape Town’s waterfront, transforming it into South Africa’s biggest art...
Minimalist Live-Work Space in Greater London, UK by Jonathan Tuckey Design.Designed by Jonathan Tuckey, one of UK’s leading advocates for remodelling and radically transforming old buildings for modern use, comes a live-work space for Egg fashion boutique. The white glazed bathroom with a bespoke wooden...
Richard Rogers’ 1960 Wimbledon House Renovation by Philip Gumuchdjian.Reviving Richard Rogers' Wimbledon House to its former 1960’s glory, Philip Gumuchdjian has restored this modernist jewel into new residences and seminar spaces for fellowship recipients from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design....
Radical Refurbishment of a Former Squat House in East London by Tsuruta Architects.While recently claiming the RIBA London regional award, this former squat house in East London portrays a radical transformation, which certainly did not come without its own challenges. Tsuruta Architects weaved their influences into...
Design Food: Culinary Architecture.Food is a real catalyst for imagination and creativity. As such, it has always had a fundamental relationship with design and the arts. It’s something I’ve personally drawn inspiration from for various reasons. Along with design, food...
