US2412 US2412 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Retail House of fashion Contemporary features sit alongside period detailing in this 1930s Ottoman building, refurbished to create an international fashion studio that retains its sense of place Far-sighted This eyewear store discreetly demarcates between two areas of business. The look is modern but restrained Jewellery BOX If jewellery could be expressed as an interior space, what would it look like? That was the question facing the interior designer of this Sydney showroom More Strength of vision Originally a typical institutional workplace of the 1960s, this university building is now a testament to new technology and the innate appeal of raw concrete Inspirational spaces Splashes of colour and a variety of textures forge an energetic environment in this design company's offices hopefully sparking light bulbs above the heads of staff IDEAS DIRECT For this architectural firm, a move to a former print factory was an opportunity to show how a flexible working space could operate Shipshape All dressed up this once-derelict Auckland landmark is now a glittering events centre, with a new design that references both its nautical location and its glamorous status ORANGE GOES GREEN The latest structure at Sydney's King Street Wharf features bright orange details, but these sculptural forms have a greater purpose It's a wrap A large curved wall envelopes the public spaces within this architectural office, but still allows a strong visual connection to the studio New tube This individualistic building provides a self-advertisement for the architects who designed and tenant it. It also responds directly to its situation 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 > Verdant retreat Similar Stories