AU2304 AU2304 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Office Serious investment The world's largest Islamic bank has announced its presence in Malaysia with a grand gesture a fit-out that raises the bar for personalised banking facilities Monarch of the glen Housing New Zealand's Talbot Park project in Glen Innes not only addresses the residential needs of its people, but provides the catalyst for the regeneration of an entire area see and be seen More accustomed to finetuning the branding of client companies, this communications firm put its own workplace in the spotlight the invisible touch Construkt Architects' scheme for Domain Terraces incorporates the full mix-use development gamut. Not that you'd know, to look at it SHOOT FOR THE STARS Feªted as the greenest office building in Australia, the retrofit of this 1980s office block shows that sustainable design is now good for business as well as the planet the master quarter A design philosophy that emphasises pedestrians over vehicles allows Melview Developments' Beaumont Quarter to set a benchmark for Auckland's urban design Classic meets contemporary A respect for the past and design elements for the present both feature in new Department of Building and Housing offices nestled in Wellington's historic AMP building space station A fully integrated design scheme takes minimalism to the extreme with the intention of maximising space water works With a masterplan that incorporates a pioneering harbour lock, Melview Developments' Lighter Quay takes urban design right to the water's edge Keeping cool The simplicity of Fujitsu General's AirStage J-Series VRF system makes it well suited to both new and existing, small to medium-sized commercial applications looking up Urban sophistication at the heart of Surfers Paradise Circle on Cavill is also a destination in its own right fine finish Ideal for a ventilated building facade system, this vitrified porcelain stoneware replicates the texture and colour of real stone and requires no maintenance SKyline sculpture A variety of window forms resulted in individual design solutions for some blinds. The design and installation of all blinds on the project was by KWA Blinds SKyline sculpture The building's optimised management services are maintained at peak efficiency by Honeywell Building Solutions More LIFe imitates ART At the Mile High City's revitalised cultural district you can do more than just look at art, you can live, learn and relax Tower of power Futuristic aesthetics merge with green technologies to create the ground-breaking Cor condominium tower that plucks much of its energy from the sun and the air It's Like A Jungle Sometimes The ground-breaking Wild Asia precinct at Taronga Zoo creates an open environment where elephants, their natural jungle companions, and visitors all appear to share the same space Collector's Item After undergoing probably one of the most significant transformations in its 160-year history, the Auckland War Memorial Museum is now a finely balanced juxtaposition between new and old brave new world A marriage of aesthetics and functionality, urban design is the concept behind Auckland City Council's drive to take the city "from good to great" SKyline sculpture Dedicated structural elements give Brisbane Square's tower strength and individuality the structural and civil engineering consultant was Qantec McWilliam SKyline sculpture Spider braces, cantilevered upper floors and floating podium elements are some of the distinctive features that come together to form the landmark Brisbane Square INSIDE KNOWLEDGE Sunland Group turned to Fisher & Paykel Australia to specify and supply the appliances looking up Circle on Cavill is another major project for reinforcing steel specialist Neumann Steel looking up Steel is a prominent feature of CIrcle on Cavill with most components provided by Craig's Engineering SKyline sculpture Colourful, reflective and light- hearted, glass eleents through out Brisbane Square are from Queensland Glass looking up New technology is to the fore at Circle on Cavill, with an LED super screen enlivening the piazza INSIDE KNOWLEDGE That is why natural stone and porcelain tiles are consistently the materials of choice for interior architectural applications. SKyline sculpture Cladding provides architectural interest and helps prevents solar gain many of the exterior design solutions were achieved by Permasteelista SKyline sculpture Brisbane Square's building services are designed to have the least environmental impact possible, including in terms of energy use they were designed by Norman, Disney and Young SKyline sculpture Spider braces, cantilevered upper floors and floating podium elements are some of the distinctive features that come together to form the landmark Brisbane Square INSIDE KNOWLEDGE Public or private Circle on Cavill's interior spaces are a celebration of contemporary lifestyle choices SKyline sculpture Colourful panels are all painted in low-emmission paints the work was undertaken by Higgins Coatings We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Memories of the Alhambra Similar Stories