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This hotel frontage by designers Shma includes woven elements that evoke the area's textile industry and includes a disappearing act for practical utilities within what is now a landmark space

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

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

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

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

This drinks station/bar is more than a match for its lavish surroundings – definitely a case where the shelving is suited to its contents

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

Blondes have more fun and this pale toned interior renovation supports that – at its core encompassing the values of quality, simplicity, and practicality