Fantasy and Function: Pennyroyal Tea Residence in Chennai by Multitude of Sins.We'll be honest—this project differs from the usual type of home we feature on Yellowtrace (even though 'usual type' or 'style' isn't something we subscribe to). While not all of it may be our cup of tea, this epic house feels like...
Baxter, the Alchemists of Italian Design.From a tiny Italian tannery to global design excellence, Baxter's journey of leather innovation and creative collaboration is an inspiring tale. Through partnerships with design luminaries like Paola Navone and Studiopepe, each piece...
Glass Act: A Crystalline Retail Experience in Seoul by Indiesalon.In Seoul's bustling Garosu-gil district, Indiesalon has created a crystalline retail environment for cosmetics brand Glow. The 36-square-metre showroom uses glass architecture and technical innovation to create a retail space that feels...
French Art Deco Gets a Memphis Milano Twist by Dries Otten & Axelle Vertommen.A graphic designer couple’s Art Deco home receives a whimsical makeover by Dries Otten & Axelle Vertommen. This French residence blends original features with contemporary interventions, from Christmas-like striped cloakrooms to...
Puro PoznaĹ„’s Craft Renaissance: A Love Letter to Polish Heritage.Holloway Li's renovation of Puro PoznaĹ„ celebrates Polish craft traditions through thoughtful design interventions. From the sculptural reception desk to Art Nouveau-inspired glass windows, each element tells a story of local artisanship...
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025: Building Future-Ready Worlds Through Design.The countdown to the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano has begun, promising another epic celebration of design excellence. This year's edition emerges as a powerful platform where industrial manufacturing, sustainable innovation,...
A 1950s Beijing Forklift Factory Fosters Creative Synergy Between an Architecture Studio and a Modern Florist.A forgotten industrial 1950s cottage finds new life as a creative sanctuary in Beijing. Office AIO's renovation creates distinct zones for its architectural studio and modern florist Florette, maximising the 90-square-metre footprint...
Studio Doherty’s South Yarra House Celebrates Mindful Design.When Studio Doherty took on this South Yarra project, what began as a decorative refresh of a 1930s home evolved into a much more comprehensive project. Working within the existing footprint, the team created a sophisticated family home...
Break-through Basics: Unplanned Domestic Prototype in San Sebastián by Ismael Medina Manzano.Breaking free from the rigid frameworks of 1960s Spanish architecture, this San Sebastián apartment renovation features a sculptural green ceramic wall, locally-sourced materials, and mobile furnishings. The result is a bold prototype for...
