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How 50m² of inner city Melbourne retail space has given iconic Japanese cheesecake brand LeTao a new global design direction for its stores 

This mall venue was given a faceted presence 10 years ago – however, nothing stays the same and Kokaistudios has opened up the KL icon to the city

While this oatmeal factory design by JSPA houses the necessary production facilities, it also ensures the public spaces are filled with ever-changing patterns of shadow and light

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

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

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

The owners wanted an atmospheric powder room – exotic materials and cued music and lighting created the desired guest-envy effect

A crisp landscape design and adroit species selection provides colourful contrast and interest while softening the strong lines of the contemporary seaside home

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

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