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Strips of LED lights draw attention to one of several features in this kitchen, the chunky rich grained oak veneer display shelving 

Here you were, just off to powder your nose, when greeted by this immersive space complete with giant Buddha, dark battens and industrial chic tapware

An internal forecourt complete with a koi pond, feature tree and with permanent openings is just one way this home draws nature into its heart

This early childhood education centre for 105 children by Copeland Associates Architects provides an essential community hub for a large new housing development at the southern edge of Auckland

1980s peach pink and pokey – that was the original kitchen; refined stonework and fluted wood finishes are just two features of the upmarket replacement

Classic Builders offers finely crafted, affordable design and build homes with the best of everything – as their latest showhome reflects

The design decisions we make when building a home aren’t always based on fashion or finance. Sometimes they hark back to our childhood

Big on function small on design clutter, this kitchen keeps things seamless – a chilled water dispenser the only clue to the integrated fridge's whereabouts

Black cabinetry and white wall surrounds are both represented by similar toned veining in this kitchen's Nero Marquina and Carrara benchtops

Adding to the appeal of Qianhai district, the Qianhai Center by Goettsch Partners is a massive mixed-use complex with a cohesive tower look and a pedestrian canyon at its heart

A wood vanity, gold-look wall-mounted taps and 'Lume' emerald-coloured tiles make for a rich combination in this exotic bathroom

A large central skylight informs the entry/living spaces of this home – as the sun travels over the skylight, the lighting atmosphere changes