House in a Park in Zurich, Switzerland by Think Architecture.Set on a sloping plot beside a forest overlooking Lake Zurich, House in a Park by Think Architecture has a meandering shape that integrates harmoniously into the environment, with one storey embedded below ground to further reduce visual...
Peppertree Villa in Bellevue Hill, Sydney by Luigi Rosselli Architects & Alwill Interiors.I am forever in awe of projects that manage to masterfully blend contemporary references with existing heritage elements, creating an aesthetic that effortlessly straddles both, yet ultimately feels neither one or the other. Enter...
Lyceum University Building in Stockholm Converted Into Apartments by Andreas Martin-Löf Arkitekter.Originally designed by Gustaf Dahl in 1896, the Lyceum building on the Old Stockholm university campus now contains 39 apartments with 4.3m ceilings, six of which are lofts contained within the previously undeveloped attic, recently...
Vipp Chimney House in Copenhagen by Studio David Thulstrup.In the latest installation of Vipp bringing their brand to life through immersive living spaces, Studio David Thulstrup has completed Chimney House, a transformation of a heritage-listed former water pumping station. Bold, contemporary...
Yellowtrace Spotlight // June 2019.Our June edition of Yellowtrace Spotlight rounds up the best local and international submissions, including some hot and happening restaurants in Shanghai & Amsterdam, new products from Studio Mumbai, Vitra & Virgil Abloh,...
NW Johnson Street House in Portland by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design.Much of the original characterising elements of NW House in Portland had been removed over multiple renovations. To restore a sense of charm, Jessica Helgerson Interior Design layered architectural elements such as coffered ceilings,...
Renovation of a “Loft-not-Loft” in Barcelona by H3O.Built across two deep, narrow bays that typify the architecture of Barcelona’s Eixample district, ‘Loft-not-Loft’ apartment by H3O is defined by multi-functional moveable furnishing and delicious retro vibes. The timber...
Interview: Patrick Kennedy and Rachel Nolan of Kennedy Nolan.Revered Melbourne-based architecture practice Kennedy Nolan are no strangers to our pages. Established in 1999 by Rachel Nolan and Patrick Kennedy, the much-loved local architects celebrate 20 years in business this year (ummm – wow!),...
Roscommon House in Floreat, Western Australia by Neil Cownie.Roscommon House by Neil Cownie embraces the Japanese ‘Wabi-sabi’ style of seeking beauty in imperfection, with uneven concrete surfaces and materials chosen for their roughness, texture, and modesty. Spurred by the demolition of a...