Stories On Design // Built Into Nature.Today we take a world wide tour of seriously incredible examples of architecture that not only address their context and interact with their surrounds, the sites they occupy form the key ingredient that architects have used in the overall...
The Room: Mini Urban Garden in Mexico City by Matteo Ghidoni + Enrico Dusi.Affectionately referred to as The ROOM, this project is a 43 square metre triangular space surrounded by 4 metre high concrete block walls. The external surface is left unfinished whilst the interior walls are painted a cheerful, light...
#YellowtraceTravels: Postcards From Siena, Italy.Before our annual pilgrimage to Milan for Salone del Mobile & Design Week, Team Yellowtrace spent blissful 36 hours in Siena. It was our first time in this picturesque little city, which proved to be a perfect start to our very busy time...
Technicolor Paris Duperré Basketball Court by Pigalle, Ill-Studio and Nike.Originally known for its edgy graphic layout, punctuated by its primary colour scheme, the Paris Duperré basketball court was first revealed in 2009. It was a collaboration between Pigalle the French fashion brand, the design agency...
Powder Laundry in Melbourne’s Brunswick East by Studio Tate.Designed by Studio Tate, Powder pulls the laundromat concept into the 21st century, while recalling the retro feel of this community life staple....
Highlights from Venice Art Biennale 2017.The Venice Biennale continues to be a landmark event in the art calendar that attracts an increasingly global audience. Every odd year, over half a million people - collectors, curators and art lovers - flock to Venice to discover new work...
‘Edge of the Forest’ Community Centre by Yamazaki Kentaro Design Workshop.We talk about architecture having inherent value. One of the values that is often discussed is the value that good and thoughtful architecture brings to the community. Sometimes we even talk about architecture bringing the community...
#YellowtraceTravels: Cathay Pacific’s The Pier Business Class Lounge in Hong Kong by Ilse Crawford.Over the years of travelling both for business and pleasure, I've come to realise that all great trips start well before boarding the plane. Yes, flying in a premium cabin definitely helps (like - a lot), but in many ways the hidden gem of...
Stories On Design // Old Meets New: Architecture of Renewal.We are extremely lucky to have a world filled with creative geniuses that appropriate spaces which are built in one era and transform them into a space that harmoniously incorporate a contemporary one. Be that by planning, use of material...
