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Bold splashes of orange and a strong, simple design ensure this contemporary noodle bar stands out from its neighbours

The design of this alfresco roof-top restaurant createsa Mediterranean-style garden floating far above the city

This boutique hotel features contemporary décor with some classic twists. The at-home ambience is designed to encourage guests to pay return visits

Backpacker accommodation can be much more than just a place to rest your head, as this project shows

To ensure the flooring at the new Sky City Convention Centre would go the distance, the architects specified a customised Feltex woven carpet

Installing modern services in a heritage building is no easy task. Harvey Industries overcame the problems with its energy-efficient air-conditioning solution for 36 The Bond

The design of a new apartment building at 38 The Bond responds to the heritage buildings nearby and to the urban context and drama of the wharf and bond store

This compact wine and tapas bar adds a touch of drama to Sydney's Walsh Bay redevelopment, thanks to the clever use of light and reflection

Slicing the front off this former warehouse opened up the building and provided space for off-street parking

The design of a new apartment building at 38 The Bond responds to the heritage buildings nearby and to the urban context and drama of the wharf and bond store

The design of a new apartment building at 38 The Bond responds to the heritage buildings nearby and to the urban context and drama of the wharf and bond stone

From the bottom up, this Sydney office building has been designed and constructed with care for the environment in mind

From the bottom up, this Sydney office building has been designed and constructed with care for the environment in mind

The design of a new apartment building at 38 The Bond responds to the heritage buildings nearby and to the urban context and drama of the wharf and bond store

The design of a new apartment building at 38 The Bond responds to the heritage buildings nearby and to the urban context and drama of the wharf and bond store

This flawless finish was achieved with minimal effort and in a short space of time thanks to a set of high-tech Rolana paint roller covers from Rota Cota

From the bottom up, this Sydney office building has been designed and constructed with care for the environment in mind

From the bottom up, this Sydney office building has been designed and constructed with care for the environment in mind

A hardwood floor's swirling grains and natural tones provide an appropriate feature for this retail space, courtesy of Australian Ironwood Antique Timbers

From the bottom up, this Sydney office building has been designed and constructed with care for the environment in mind

From the bottom up, this Sydney office building has been designed and constructed with care for the environment in mind

For a sleek contemporary look, the tower and podium of this building have been clad with Alucobond in panelled curtain wall and fixed cassette systems

The design of a new apartment building at 38 The Bond responds to the heritage buildings nearby and to the urban context and drama of the wharf and bond store

From the bottom up, this Sydney office building has been designed and constructed with care for the environment in mind

To complement the solid construction of homes in the new Edgewood Estate, the developers specified roof tiles from Monier

From the bottom up, this Sydney office building has been designed and constructed with care for the environment in mind

A contemporary restaurant and bar, together with six new apartments, give this 1950s building a new perspective