Interview: Caroline Choker and Vince Alafaci of ACME&Co.Whilst I usually steer clear of interview subjects who receive plenty of media attention elsewhere, and/ or continue to pick up a stack of design awards (I mean it's not their fault - they are absolutely divine humans, crazy hard-working,...
Architect’s Cabin at Longbranch, USA by Olson Kundig.Built as a bunkhouse in the 1950’s, this timber cabin in Washington State has evolved into a snug little weekender with the help of Olson Kundig Architects. Located in an ancient forest of tall fir-trees, just over an hour away from...
Hotel Bienvenue in Paris, France Designed by Chloé Negre.There’s something very French about this beautiful hotel in Paris, the first for interior designer Chloé Negre’s portfolio. Being Negre’s first crack at designing a hotel, she’s totally knocked it out of the ballpark....
Yellowtrace Spotlight // September 2017.Our September edition of Yellowtrace Spotlight rounds up the best local and international submissions, including a vibrant and casual interior by Studio Roslyn; four new beautiful products from Porcelain Bear, Poliform, Parachilna & Flokk;...
HARMAY Beauty Store in Shanghai, China by AIM Architecture.Peeling new-age shoppers away from the convenience of the online world and into a physical store can be a modern-day feat. This is precisely the motivation behind the arrival of Harmay, located in the Former French Concession in Shanghai,...
Stories On Design // Hospitality & Event Pop-Ups.Gone are the days when Event Pop-Ups were simply clever PR stunts or an excuse for mediocre premises that have been knocked up by someone’s handy uncle who can cunningly transform Bunning’s chipboard into bench seats. Add a coupla...
Minimalist Live-Work Space in Greater London, UK by Jonathan Tuckey Design.Designed by Jonathan Tuckey, one of UK’s leading advocates for remodelling and radically transforming old buildings for modern use, comes a live-work space for Egg fashion boutique. The white glazed bathroom with a bespoke wooden...
Shanghai Apartment Lined With Floor-To-Ceiling Bookshelves by Atelier TAO+C.Like most libraries, Shanghai Apartment by Atelier TAO+C brings you to a whisper. Achieving the perfect balance between absurdity and simplicity, this apartment, located in one of Shanghai’s earliest residential high-rises, features...
Radical Refurbishment of a Former Squat House in East London by Tsuruta Architects.While recently claiming the RIBA London regional award, this former squat house in East London portrays a radical transformation, which certainly did not come without its own challenges. Tsuruta Architects weaved their influences into...
