Stories On Design // Green Architecture.What comes to mind when you think of āgreen architectureā? The notion may conjure images of verticalĀ gardens, vegetated roofs or trees in interiors, but the concept is much more than meets the eye. GreenĀ architecture, or green...
Spatial Abstraction: D House in Vietnam by KIENTRUC O.At first glance, itās difficult to work out whatās actually happening with this residential project in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Although its immediately clear that the large, visually arresting elliptical void commands all the...
Architect’s Cabin at Longbranch, USA by Olson Kundig.Built as a bunkhouse in the 1950ās, 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...
Minimalist Live-Work Space in Greater London, UK by Jonathan Tuckey Design.Designed by Jonathan Tuckey, one of UKās 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 Shanghaiās earliest residential high-rises, features...
Selected Projects by Stockholm-based Annaleena Leino-Karlsson.Sometimes a nonlinear career path can place you in a unique position. Change, growth, and opportunity can come from any direction and at any time. Itās spontaneous, undefined and will never stop expanding. Finnish born and Swedish-based...
Richard Rogers’ 1960 Wimbledon House Renovation by Philip Gumuchdjian.Reviving Richard Rogers' Wimbledon House to its former 1960ās glory, Philip Gumuchdjian has restored this modernist jewel into new residences and seminar spaces for fellowship recipients from Harvardās Graduate School of Design....
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...
Interview: New York-Based Australian Photographer Brooke Holm.Brooke Holm is one fair dinkum decent sheila who's work has graced the pages of Yellowtrace many a time. The way this young woman has accidentally discovered and subsequently pursued her photography career is nothing short of...
