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Concealed lighting highlights the architectural nature of this sculptural tub – while a dedicated, low-set window highlights the outlooks

Delineated by deck and framing, this al fresco space creates a relaxed under the skies dining venue without interfering with the lines of the home

A fairly conservative street presence gives way to playful light- and space-giving architecture at the rear for this dynamic family home

Sometimes the big picture is central to a kitchen's design – here, adroit planning resulted in a more roomy, functional heart-of-the-home kitchen

The owners wanted an Italian vibe for this serene bathroom – including optimising view through a connecting courtyard complete with lemon tree

Designed by MVRDV, The Canyon – a 23-storey, mixed-use building overlooking San Francisco Bay – evokes California’s dramatic geology 

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) wins international design competition to build the new harbourside cultural district in Sanya, in Hainan, China

A freestanding bath with floor mounted tap creates drama in front of a stunning natural stone look wall tile in this bathroom

Chunky or slender benchtops? We think they're both great depending on setting – slender certainly looks the part in this scenic kitchen

This sunken court complete with a sculptural olive tree acts as a light well – optimising daylight and, with sliders drawn back, ventilation

This bathroom has a lot going on in terms of ideas and aesthetics – one feature is its way of delineating space without sacrificing a sense of space

A benchtop provides a feature, a work surface, and sometimes a balancing act – here, a workbench picks up on light and dark cabinetry tones