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The playful building expression at 3 Te Kehu Way references local ecology and carves out a quiet sanctuary within Auckland's bustling Sylvia Park

Save, save, splurge ran the design course – resulting in a luxe ensuite that didn't break the bank. Clever design decisions naturally played a part

From dated and dowdy French provincial to thoroughly contemporary and moody – satin black cabinetry with black appliances all played a part

Remember those '50s cars where great style wasn't restricted by the engine shape? Well this sleek home also puts good looks first

This stand-out standing basin creates an individual feature for a downstairs powder room with a luxurious meets nautical feel 

Copper Hansa tapware stands out nicely against burnished wall tiles in this luxurious bathroom – but good luck finding the bath

A retracted sliding door connects this master bedroom to its own private terrace – the reward for stepping back the top level of the home

A textural Dekton Sirius benchtop by Cosentino adds a touching feature to this seaside penthouse kitchen – flush sinks add to the island's presence

Box is a unique in-house design and construction company that prides itself on stand-out designs that are practical and cost-efficient to build

With the near historic advent of open-plan living we don't usually close the door on the kitchen – that is unless it is this discreet meets functional workspace

Like a well-tailored suit styled with statement accents, this interior 'uniform', by HENN Interiors, has clear lines and a monochrome palette, creating a coherent whole across all areas 

Combining organic photovoltaics and LEDs, the Novartis Pavillon façade – designed by iart – illustrates the potential of organic photovoltaics in architecture