Mogollon // New York.Mogollon is a New York-based design studio focusing on creating iconic, timeless and visionary imagery for art, film, music and fashion clients worldwide. Founded in 2004 by Francisco Lopez and Monica Brand with the objective of joining...
Maison Palmeraie // Marrakech, Morocco.Although not my usual style, I could literally spend hours looking at this Marrakech beauty. Designed by Belgian interior designer Esther Gutmer with architect Helena Marczewski, this wonderful home balances the classic, grown-up style...
Hotel Mera Brasserie by LOFT Magdalena Adamus // Sopot, Poland.Hotel Mera Brasserie is located in a seaside town of Sopot in Poland. It was designed by a Polish studio LOFT Magdalena Adamus. What I really like about this place is the way it balances the serious with the casual. It is sharp and...
Design Free Thursday // Lionel Ritchie.I have a confession to make - I love Lionel Ritchie. As cheesy at it might be, his music makes me super happy. With so many chart topping hits and that awesome head of hair, Lionel Ritchie has become a bit of a symbol of cultural kitsch....
BryJin // Creative Collaboration Between Photographer & Illustrator.BryJin is a creative collaboration between Bryant Eslava and Hajin Bae. Bryant is a 19-year-old fashion photographer from California who currently lives in New York City. Hajin is an illustrator, graphic designer and art director who lives...
Glass Act: A Crystalline Retail Experience in Seoul by Indiesalon.In Seoul's bustling Garosu-gil district, Indiesalon has created a crystalline retail environment for cosmetics brand Glow. The 36-square-metre showroom uses glass architecture and technical innovation to create a retail space that feels...
Hagen’s Organics Carves Out a Fresh Identity in East Brunswick Village.At East Brunswick Village, interior designer Holly White and Hagen's Organics reveal a transformative retail design that honours their agricultural roots while embracing modern aesthetics. The family-owned butcher combines galvanised...
Best of Retail Interiors & Architecture | 2024 Archive.In 2024, retail design elevated shopping into an art form, creating spaces that seamlessly blend commerce, culture, art and architecture. The jewellery sector led with several standout projects. Fashion retail pushed boundaries through...
Underground Glamour: Shenzhen’s Garage Reimagines Car Culture.An underground car culture paradise emerges in Shenzhen as DDDD Creative Company transforms 6,900 square meters beneath Poly Theatre into Garage—a retro-futuristic complex celebrating vintage and modified...
Time-Traveling Fashion: Run To The Future’s Debut Store Fuses 80s Nostalgia with Cyberpunk Dreams.Experience retail theatre at its finest in Run To The Future’s debut store. This space in Chengdu’s Cosmo blends artistic installations, vintage elements, and futuristic design to create a shopping experience that transcends time,...
Handcrafted Beauty: Natural Cosmetics Store in Novi Sad, Serbia by Studio Autori.Studio Autori has created a 32-square-metre sanctuary for natural beauty in Novi Sad, Serbia. Sofi Cosmetics' latest store embraces the subtle imperfections and tactile qualities of handcrafted elements, creating an environment that...
Perfect Playlist of Light & Materiality: Space Talk Listening Bar in London by EBBA and Charlotte Taylor.At London's Space Talk listening bar, sound isn't just heard—it's seen and felt. EBBA and Charlotte Taylor have crafted a honey-toned, homely interior where acoustic engineering meets aesthetic excellence. Custom speakers by Friendly...
Melbourne by Melbourne: Kennedy Nolan’s Homage to Local Design Culture at Melbourne Place.Melbourne Place represents a rare achievement: a new hotel brand and building developed simultaneously, each informing the other. Kennedy Nolan crafted a complete design that questions orthodoxies while celebrating Melbourne's unique...
An Eclectic Cosmopolitan Bar From Mars: Burly Bar by Studio Plenty.Drawing inspiration from Burly Gin's bottle design, this Byron Bay interior features experimental epoxy resin elements that connect brand to interior. The preserved timber saw-tooth roof dramatically spans both levels, while the...
A Modern Middle Eastern Eatery in Sydney’s West by Killing Matt Woods.Sustainable materials and thoughtful design unite in this modern Middle Eastern cafe in Sydney’s West. Matt Woods offers an example of how traditional architectural elements can be reinterpreted through a contemporary lens while...
Brutalist Beauty Meets Japanese Philosophy at Otaku Al Qana.In Abu Dhabi's Al Qana district, Shell+Core transforms Otaku's minimalist aesthetic into a bold architectural statement. The waterfront cafe merges brutalist forms with wabi-sabi philosophy, creating an evolving space where raw materials...
Nice Projects Weaves a Narrative of Cultural Authenticity at Somma Singapore.Excellence in hospitality design isn't just about aesthetics—it's about creating authentic experiences. Nice Projects' work on Somma Restaurant in Singapore shows how careful material selection, artisanal collaborations, and...
O’Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects Dissolve Boundaries Between Gallery and Home in London Renovation.O'Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects have transformed a dark Victorian terrace in Clapham into a hybrid gallery-home for the creative directors of RAW Editions. The redesigned space features sliding shutters that indicate when the gallery is...
Historic Madrid Building Transformed into a Contemporary Art-Filled Residence.In Madrid's historic Justicia neighbourhood, Febrero Studio transformed a protected building into a sophisticated residence where art and functionality merge seamlessly. With soaring ceilings and majestic timber doors serving as backdrop...
Hardware Store Haute Couture: The Stockholm Apartment Redefining Renovation Aesthetics.When faced with prohibitive craftsmen costs in Stockholm, Patrick Müller of Ductus Studio turned necessity into poetry. Using only affordable, locally-sourced materials, the architect created a space of perpetual transformation where...
We Live In Your World: Hali Rugs Offers A Look Inside the Creative Spaces of Australian Designers.Hali Rugs unveils 'We Live In Your World', an intimate series exploring how the country's leading designers live. Kicking off with Melbourne-based Brahman Perera, the series captures the essence of spaces shaped by creative minds, where...
Parisian Duplex Transformed for Empty Nesters with Light and Openness by Studio Baha.In Paris' Odéon, Studio Baha has transformed an 80sqm duplex from a family home into an empty nester’s dream. By removing partitions, the designers created a flowing space where natural light accentuates the dialogue between warm...
Fantasy and Function: Pennyroyal Tea Residence in Chennai by Multitude of Sins.We'll be honest—this project differs from the usual type of home we feature on Yellowtrace (even though 'usual type' or 'style' isn't something we subscribe to). While not all of it may be our cup of tea, this epic house feels like...
