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'Pure Power/Daily Combat Strategy for Water Collection in Africa', designed by Hong-En Lin, addresses the issues of polluted or far distant water resources 

Watch the design development process of this new multi-use winery building by JSPA Design for Les Terres Blanches

This texture-rich coastal holiday home responds to its wild setting with a hunkered down design comprising intersecting forms in natural tones

This refined main bathroom takes its cues from its home's mountain surroundings, particularly as seen in the colourful alpine season of autumn

A dark and narrow kitchen and dining room and separate living room are transformed as part of this zoned and light-filled renovation

Everything has to begin somewhere – here, the designer shares the train of thought that resulted in this clean-lined, hub-of-the-home kitchen

A simple form, a simple material palette and a homogeneous colour scheme – however, this is only half the story of this cleverly designed home

A sculptural al fresco kitchen and matching moveable dining table complement this spectacular Princes Wharf penthouse setting

No, not a parent admonishing a child, rather an al fresco kitchen with operable louvres designed to shrug off whatever mother nature throws at it

We all have a responsibility to consider how our actions affect the planet's health – no-one knows this better than high quality surface provider Cosentino 

This vibrant and comfortable L-shaped sofa suits the shape of the room and more besides – situated in a bold addition to a character home

Water colours, ceramics, line drawings, limited edition prints and embossed graphics enliven what could have been a dark and narrow hallway