1960s Industrial Sugar Mill in Guilin, China, Transformed into Yangshuo Sugar House Luxury Hotel by Vector Architects.Can we please take a moment to appreciate just how breathtaking this project is? I mean the sheer scale of it alone is extraordinary but paired with a dramatic landscape and historically thoughtful architecture, and we are in for a treat!...
Poodle Bar and Bistro in Melbourne by Bergman & Co.Nestled in a row of Victorian terraces in Melbourne’s South Fitzroy, Poodle Bar and Bistro places patrons at the centre of a modern interpretation of ‘chiaroscuro’. Bergman & Co have created a scheme that melds together the essence...
Terracotta Dream: Dois Trópicos in São Paulo by MNMA Studio.MNMA Studio’s Dois Trópicos in São Paulo, Brazil has been crafted by artisan's hands using imperfect natural materials, bringing a homelike familiarity to a commercial space. Dois Trópicos cannot be easily defined by its form or its...
Will&Co Bondi Coffee House by Alexander &CO.At Will&Co coffee house in Bondi Beach, Alexander &Co aimed to create something familiar, yet edgy and innovative. Taking inspiration from a range of artists, the interior scheme is simple but interesting – a focus on layered textures...
Ace Hotel Kyoto by Kengo Kuma and Commune.Ace Hotel Kyoto stands as a homage to the city's rich culture and creative spirit. Designed in partnership by Kengo Kuma and Commune, the project honours Kyoto’s arts and crafts tradition by sensitively bringing together East and West...
Martim Restaurant in Wroclaw, Poland by BUCK.STUDIO.BUCK.STUDIO’s material palette for Martim riverside restaurant in Wroclaw vividly evokes the shades of Portugal. Bright ocean greens and deep reds echo the rich Portuguese wine culture, while beige hues from cork panels serve as an...
Hazel Restaurant in Melbourne by The Stella Collective.How good does it feel eating great food in an uncomplicated, understated space? In the world full of overdesigned interiors, opening a killer restaurant that's deliberately relaxed and a bit 'undone' feels like a pretty brave move these...
Hotel Kiro in Hiroshima, Japan by Hiroyuki Tanaka Architects.Hotel Kiro by Hiroyuki Tanaka Architects breathes new life into the shell of an old hospital in the centre of Hiroshima, creating a minimalist boutique hotel within its existing skeleton. Architects have approached the project with...
Yellowtrace Spotlight // May 2020.As we settle into the 'new normal' (is it just me, or does that phrase make your skin crawl? Argh!), this month’s design news dishes out several digital-only design exhibitions hailing from New York City to a screen near you; a...
