Cheng Dong – A Coherent City in Xi’an, China by Sangu Design.Set within Qujiang New District in Xi’an, China, the site of this urban renewal project was formerly a semi-abandoned urban square with a two-story parking lot surrounded by office buildings and residential communities. Sangu Design...
Archiloft Event Space in Moscow by Geometrix Design.Archiloft is an intriguing adaptive reuse project which saw Geometrix Design transform a Moscow power station built in the first half of the 20th century into a public and event space. The 450sqm interior celebrates the original brick...
223 Napier Street, Melbourne by Freadman White for Milieu.Freadman White’s intellectual rigour and attention to small gestures elevate the overall outcome at 223 Napier Street by Milieu. Building on Melbourne’s unique urban texture with a sensitive design response inspired by Australian...
#7 Southlands: 1930s Multipurpose Apartment Renovation in Mumbai by SquareWorks.SquareWorks revamped the charming 1930s Art Deco Apartment, No.7 Southlands in Mumbai, creating dynamic and multifunctional spaces while preserving its heritage attributes. The interior now caters to a residential workspace and studio...
Melt House in Osaka, Japan by SAI Studio.In order to create a sense of indoor-outdoor living with limited space, SAI Studio split Melt House into a north and south building with a full-height courtyard in between. Placing a roof over the courtyard meant it could still be utilized...
Avenue Road Warehouse Conversion in Dublin by Clancy Moore Architects.An atrium-like living room is the centre of Avenue Road residence in Dublin, it’s full height ceiling and generous open space maintaining the structure’s warehouse roots. Clancy Moore Architects use polished concrete floors to...
Yellowtrace Spotlight // February 2020.Well, hello there, good lookin’, and welcome to the February 2020 edition of Yellowtrace Spotlight - our monthly roundup of the best submissions and discoveries. Catch up on a number of local and international projects including...
Capsule Hotel & Library in Zhejiang Province, China by Atelier Tao+C.An old rammed earth building in the middle of the Chinese village of Qinglongwu has been converted by Atelier Tao+C into a boutique hotel and library. Surrounded by verdant mountains, the picturesque structure accommodates 20 guests, with...
Alpine Terrace House by Fearon Hay Architects.Fearon Hay Architects worked to capitalize on a spectacular mountain outlook overlooking the Wakatipu Basin in New Zealand’s Southern Alps while shielding residents from harsh elements at Alpine Terrace House. The property is arranged as...
