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Concrete is the second-most-used substance in the world (after water) and the most favoured building material – here we celebrate its indoor application

This expansive family home sits strong on the skyline while indoors soaring ceilings, chic industrial accents and relaxed connections hold sway

Basking in natural light and with a metal panel depicting a pair of close wood pigeons, this airy kitchen reflects the character of its owner couple

Refreshing the traditional front facade, this renovation also extends and climbs with a contemporary, environment-sensitive two storey addition at rear

This Brutalist home is warmed up in visual terms by a tulle-like stainless steel mesh pendant which adds softness & femininity to the street view

With only two visible drawer fronts, the top drawer hides an internal drawer commonly used for cutlery and cooking utensils in this kitchen

This double vanity in Melteca Melamine in Warm White is given a corrugated treatment for textural design interest – floating the vanity adds to its sculptural appeal

Architect: the design vocabulary of burnished, creamy, concrete finishes flows from the inside out, often appearing almost luminous in its sculptural force

As part of a whole house renovation and new rear addition a sculptural Lê Corbusier inspired ‘chimney’ fuses the upper floor to the lower floor

The timber wardrobe in this master bedroom forms part of a haptic-focussed interior that appeals to the touch as well as the eye

Simple yet dramatic would be one way to describe this dynamic new family home and the poolside seating is more than in keeping

There's lots to think about when contemplating a new home – G.J. Gardner's free HOME Prep brochure is not about selling, it's about empowering potential home builders' thinking from the start