Le Dorian: Geneva’s Legendary Brasserie Shows How to Change Everything by Changing Nothing.This 1950s Geneva brasserie, originally gifted to actress Mademoiselle Dorian by her wealthy admirer, retains its romantic theatrical DNA while embracing fresh artistic energy. Ykra Architects' approach was surgical: preserve the...
Blade Runner & Kill Bill References Meet Japanese Ryokan In This Houston Dining Fantasy.Houston's dining scene just levelled up with Haii Keii, an immersive restaurant where reality bends through portals of perception. Designed by Gin Design Group, this surreal Japanese ryokan reimagined draws from Blade Runner's neon...
Studio GGSV’s Immersive Spatial Experience Blurs Boundaries Between Reality and Imagination.In celebration of Art Deco's centenary, Manufactures Nationales inaugurates its Pavillon Program with Studio GGSV's ‘Salons de l'Imaginaire’. This 200m² installation in Paris's historic Gobelins enclosure features three immersive...
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...
From Caracas to Compasso d’Oro: Gio Ponti’s D.154.2 Armchair’s Extraordinary Journey.Gio Ponti's iconic D.154.2 armchair has been awarded the prestigious Compasso d'Oro Career Award, cementing its place in Italian design history. Originally created in 1954 for Villa Planchart in Caracas, this elegant piece showcases...
In Budapest, Miklós Kiss Invites Visitors to Engage With Art in One of the Most Unexpected Places.In the heart of Budapest, a unique project by the multifaceted artist Miklós Kiss, a.k.a Kissmiklos, redefines the intersection of art, design and function. This ambitious project encapsulates Kiss's vision of making art an accessible and...
This Sydney Childcare Centre Connects Children with Educators, Nature and the Broader Community.This engaging childcare centre in Sydney’s Vaucluse looks to match innovative design with educational philosophy. A collaboration between Melbourne interior designer Danielle Brustman, SJB Architects and Supercontext Architecture, the...
Contemporary Modernism: K60 Athens Apartment Renovation by Ioanna Vlachaki.Designed by Ioanna Vlachaki, this clever Athens apartment hinges on a helix configuration. Situated in a typical 1958 post-war building, the space was reconfigured to enhance its natural circulation, organised around an original stairwell....
Warmth, Curiosity, Elegance and Humour: Studio Frantzén at Harrods by Joyn Studio.Michelin-awarded chef Björn Frantzén takes on the luxury department store Harrods with Studio Frantzén, a restaurant, bar, mezzanine and rooftop terrace with panoramic views over London. Designed by Stockholm-based Joyn Studio, the...
