Case by Jun Igarashi Architects Japan | Yellowtrace

Case by Jun Igarashi Architects // Sapporo, Japan.

With it's multiple platforms set over three levels, twisting staircases and timber ladders, Case by Jun Igarashi Architects is reminiscent of an indoor tree-house. The sense of play and adventure created from multiple levels and connecting...
PC Garden House in Japan by Kengo Kuma | Yellowtrace

PC Garden House in Japan by Kengo Kuma.

Who feels like a cool drink of water? I felt like I’d had one after looking at Mitsumasa Fujitsuka’s photos of this beautiful Kengo Kuma house. It’s a littler, newer, Katsura. Spare Japanese perfection, just enough brush strokes to...
House Komazawa Park by miCo | Yellowtrace

House Komazawa Park by miCo // Japan.

Judging from the outside, House Komazawa Park is one of those places you simply wouldn't see coming. The project is an extension of a thirty year old dwelling, nestled in a densely populated district where wooden houses sit like a compact...
Shoe Stool by Koichi Futatsumata | Yellowtrace

Shoe Stool by Koichi Futatsumata.

I can't say I ever thought we'd be blogging about a shoe stool here on Yellowtrace, if ya know what I'm sayin'. But when a piece of furniture is this beautiful, we are left with no choice. This gorgeous stool was created by Japanese...
Shelf 01 by Takuya Hamajima | Yellowtrace

Sculptural Shelf by Takuya Hamajima.

I stumbled upon this glorious shelf while looking for something completely unrelated. I love it when that happens. My "click fest" lead me to the website of Takuya Hamajima, Japanese maker and artist based in Tokyo. I love this shelf. A...