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A landmark 18th century hospital complex in Italy is turned into a cultural hub by CRA and Italo Rota – one feature is an origami-style kinetic roof

The first Asian base for the London design firm Heatherwick Studio is located in 1000 Trees, a mixed-use development also designed by the architecture firm

Curves, custom furniture, natural materials and texture hold sway in this interior, leading a seamless flow from inside to out, accentuated by stacker doors and high-pitched ceilings

The redesign of this South Pasadena residence turned a family residence into a multi-generational home by drawing the garage into the picture

There was a strong desire from the owners of this coastal home to feel like they were living on the water, looking out to the horizon from a ship’s deck

For this al fresco project, elements include a 12m pool, a pool house, half basketball court and gym – along with low-upkeep lawns and seating/dining options 

Two bathrooms and a powder room are reinvented for a fresh, understated look and to make the most of their quirky windows on Wellington Harbour

This balanced kitchen captures the natural feel of its Waiheke Island location while its island is on discreet castors for easy relocation

Like with the famous graphic artist's disorienting woodcuts, it's a bit hard to tell what's up and what's down with this refined timber staircase snapped up close

This scenario sounds a little negative on paper but of course in reality is an idyllic feature for this coastal home – balancing shading with light

With structural walls removed and replaced with a steel beam, natural light flows right through these once dark, enclosed spaces

Flat and modular isn't the only way – The One small-format, hand-made textural tiles create character in this bathroom – just add water