Fyra Breathes New Life Into Helsinki’s Century-Old University Landmark.After five years empty, Helsinki's 1925 red-brick Konelabra building has been reimagined by Fyra as contemporary office and showroom spaces. The renovation philosophy of "restorative architecture" shines through preserved original features...
VSHD Design Makes Pizza-Making the Star at Memphis-Inspired Moonslice.VSHD Design has reimagined the pizzeria experience at Moonslice's third Dubai location, placing the pizza-making theatre at the heart of a Memphis movement-inspired interior. Creative Director Rania Hamed explains the concept grew from...
Cultural Memory Meets Contemporary Design in Berny Bacic’s Striking Textile Collection.Sydney artist and designer channels 25 years of commercial design experience into her most personal collection yet. This thoughtful exploration of European cultural memory translates folkloric motifs into bold contemporary patterns through...
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...
A Fresh Chapter for Pembroke Middle School’s Dining Hub by Studio Gram.When Studio Gram took on the challenge of reimagining Pembroke Middle School's dining facilities, they created more than just a place to eat. The revitalised building stands as a sophisticated social hub that brings together boarders and...
Egypt Meets Denmark in Melbourne: Mo Jacobsen by YSG Studio.This renovation is a love story of sorts—not just between the homeowners, but between two distinct design philosophies. The owners, an Egyptian-Australian with a penchant for pattern and colour, and a Danish minimalist, found common...
An Ode to Gio Ponti: A 1920s Apartment in Milan by David/Nicolas.Refurbishing a property designed by one architectural icon and redesigned by another can scare even the mightiest of architects. But the Lebanese design duo David/Nicolas, it seems, are immune to such angst, as evidenced by their project,...
Sally Caroline’s Furniture Debut is a Spirited Expression of Melbourne Studio’s Global Approach.Melbourne-based interior designer Sally Caroline has formally delved into the world of furniture with the Lunetta Stool. The first piece in her forthcoming SC collection, the seat is a spirited expression of the studio’s global approach...
Digital Subculture Meets Material Research: Prophecies of Dust by Groovido.Groovido’s video-game like exhibition Prophecies of Dust delved deeper into the humble brick by showcasing a technological breakthrough in the heavy clay industry. Design duo Gianmaria Della Ratta and Georgia Gasco explore digital...
