The Retreat Hotel at Blue Lagoon in GrindavĂk, Iceland by Basalt Architects & Design Group Italia.Retreat Hotel at Blue Lagoon is built directly into the 800-year-old lava flow at Svartsengi in GrindavĂk, Iceland. When looking at redeveloping the site, Basalt Architects and Design Group Italia have incorporated lava into their design,...
Yellowtrace Spotlight // July 2018.Welcome to the July edition of Yellowtrace Spotlight! This month we are sharing a whole bunch of design news including a few super cool hospitality projects (but of course!), gelato-hued yoga space in Moscow, beautiful new ceramic tile...
Bar Roc by OKHA Inside Cape Town’s Exclusive Boutique Hotel.The complete transformation of Bar Roc at Ellerman House in Cape Town delivers what Adam Court refers to as “Naked...
Little Albion Guesthouse Opens in Surry Hills, Sydney.Usually, when you mix design periods, specifically in the one building, you tend to end up in a bit of a hot mess. No-one, for instance, would dream of taking a 1920s Art Deco period and mixing it with a 1970s vibe. That is, not unless you...
‘Cucurico’ Churrasqueira in LxFactory Complex in Alcântara, Lisbon by DC.AD.Duarte Caldas has honoured the industrial roots of the builing, but kept it vibrant, warm, and authentic with materials, lighting and painted...
#YellowtraceTravels: Alila Seminyak Bali.Immersing guests in a spectacular beachfront experience, Alila Seminyak presents as a lush secret garden overlooking the Indian Ocean. Designed by Gaurang Khemka at the award-winning Singapore architectural firm URBNarc, Alila Seminyak...
Pentolina Italian Restaurant & Bar in Melbourne’s CBD by Biasol.Taking inspiration from Rome’s rich culture, Pentolina Melbourne interior by Biasol pays respect to the building’s existing fabric, historic Roman ruins and typical Italian pasta...
DevociĂłn Coffee Shop in Brooklyn, NYC by LOT Office for Architecture.One of DevociĂłn Coffee Shop's most striking features is a raised concrete island, dotted with leather recliners and surrounded by a unique indoor garden....
Interview: Ryan Russell and Byron George of Russell & George.I'm always so crazy excited to launch every single new interview we do here. But I have to admit - this one feels extra special for a number of reasons. Today we chat to two very sharp minds, Melbourne architects Ryan Russell and Byron...