Life & Other Stories: Dana Tomić Hughes in Conversation with Giusi Tacchini.To celebrate Tacchini’s latest collection of reissued classics and new releases by the likes of Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, David/Nicolas and Studiopepe, Yellowtrace Editor and Founder, Dana Tomić Hughes, had the pleasure of sitting...
Aesop Collins Street by Clare Cousins Architects.Created in tandem with Clare Cousins Architects, the design of Aesop’s second Collins Street incarnation draws on qualities of civic architecture. Inspired by the nearby State Library of Victoria, the store is a compendium of classical...
Uncovering & Layering: Melbourne Warehouse Apartment Renovation by SSdH.When approached to renovate this Melbourne warehouse apartment, SSdH were faced with an interior that had completely suppressed the history of the building. The strategy became one of stripping back to discover the shell, and being...
A Space of Curiosity: Stable Project by Studio Manifold.Not wanting to pigeonhole the space into a specific era, Studio Manifold selected fittings, vintage lights, hardware and finishes from an eclectic mix of eras for Aussie brand Stable’s new boutique in Melbourne’s Albert Park. The...
Four Elements Collide: Yugen Dining by Architects EAT.Designed over three long yet rewarding years, this Melbourne restaurant by Architects EAT encapsulates a harmonious relationship between the four elements—earth, fire, wind and water. There are small details depicting the earth's central...
Ross Gardam Creates New Pavilion Space & Unveils Ross Gardam Editions.Step into the Ross Gardam universe. The Melbourne-based industrial designer has created the Pavilion, a digital space to exhibit his brand’s expanding portfolio of furniture and lighting. Set amongst the dense Australian bushland, the...
A Dance of Sweeping Forms: Mimco Chadstone by Studio Doherty.Looking to the architecture of Carlo Scarpa, James Birrel and Rye Nishizawa, Studio Doherty imagined Mimco's Chadstone flagship as a monumental dance of sweeping forms. Ushering in an invigorating direction for the future of the Australian...
Future Histories: Melanie Katsalidis Jewellery Store in Melbourne by Foolscap Studio.Melbourne jeweller Melanie Katsalidis has opened her first-ever dedicated retail store in the city’s iconic Royal Arcade. Working with close friends and collaborators at Foolscap Studio, the bijou interior is a true Melbourne affair that...
Kooky Fun Pie: Gloss House by Studio Doherty.It can be tricky to pinpoint the era in which this Melbourne home belongs. Inside, Studio Doherty sought to create a dynamic home that referenced rather than imitated mid-century design. "We wanted to draw on our clients' love for...