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The last piece of the World Square jigsaw, 52 Goulburn is in no way intimidated by its prominent neighbours. Rather, it uses a similar architectural language to forge its own identity

Rather than build high, the developers of the Axa Centre chose to build horizontally, creating a groundscraper more akin to a college campus than a corporate hub

Large-scale glazing and a minimalist aesthetic have been adopted in the design of these offices, in order to reflect the principles of the company that inhabits them

A flexible, transparent environment for this interior design consultancy encourages creativity and enhances collaboration between colleagues and clients

Monitoring progress was just one of the tasks for the documenting team

Solar-shading systems provide solutions for managing the Sun's energy that don't cost the Earth

Acoustic design challenges for Lumiére Residences

Strong, sustainable, shining and contemporary solid bamboo floors bring retail outlets, entertainment venues and even art galleries a warm, welcoming ambience

Where X meets Y the vibrant fit-out of the new Yahoo!Xtra office in Auckland reflects the youthful focus of the company's latest branding campaign

A love of speed inspires a dynamic facade and creates a bold presence in a rapidly growing commercial precinct

The meadow on the roof is probably the most readily apparent feature, but this new Seattle library is green to its very roots. It's also an educational tool for sustainable design initiatives

A high school shows how buildings can adapt to climate change, by using tried-and-true principles of passive design

Designed to resemble a vertical village, the Regent Place mixed-use development has transformed a significant area of the Sydney CBD into a lively, urban quarter

3D modelling for steel roof canopy

Forget the big glass box and ranks of cars at this showroom it's all about the experience, the atmosphere and the promise of a lifestyle

Stone adds touch of luxury

Libraries are no longer the austere, silent buildings of the past. The colourful facade of this new university library reflects its much more diverse role within the community

Ancient and modern shapes inspired the creator of these GRC panels

Discerning patrons expect beer and wine to be served at optimum temperature if there is a Transtherm cabinet in evidence, sipping pleasure is assured

Tight tolerances require precision fit

Besides providing an interactive, campus-style work environment, 7 London Circuit in Canberra was designed to reinforce the radial geometry of the city's historic master plan

High standard of specification for Sydney landmark

Contemporary design called for cutting-edge construction techniques for integrated engineering and services provider Thiess

Mercedes-Benz's new showroom nestles snugly into its niche locale. A glass insert encloses an internal street and houses signage visible from an overhead freeway

Canberra is renowned for its formal street layout and classic building profiles 18 Marcus Clarke accentuates the former but departs radically from the latter

Energy efficiency was a prime consideration for Marcus Clarke. George Floth Consulting Engineers provided consultation on all green engineering elements

Challenging role for builder

Early French explorers provided the starting point for the four wintergardens

Sandstone base in keeping with local heritage

Exterior of the Owen G Glenn Building at Auckland University: designed by architect Richard Francis-Jones from FJMT

Every aspect of the fit-out design was undertaken by Reid Campbell

This web-like structure provides visual interest and privacy

Refining design adds complexity

Structural design challenges for Canberra landmark