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Operating as a fire surround on the other side, this dark-stained cedar blade wall doubles as a space divider between living area and kitchen

This panoramic window becomes a panoramic splashback in a design that is all about optimising the New Zealand bush location

This reworked interior is now more intimately connected to the beach environment and views – a sunny reading nook and pocket sliders play their part 

Concrete Nation benchtop basins and aged brass Buddy tapware were the perfect inclusion for this dark-toned, atmospheric bathroom

This study's vertical louvred window brings views, natural light and – with a touch of a lever – a cool breeze and scents of the garden

This family home comprises two buildings unified by an internal courtyard so, during the day, most interior spaces benefit from the northern sun

This textural, personality plus kitchen occupies a corner of a reworked mid-century industrial warehouse – the architect had a free hand to be bold

This modern kitchen offers an entertainment hub while connecting visually and materially with its surroundings – innovative elements abound

A low key street presence belies the open, spacious feel in this single-level, ocean view home organised around a central, sheltered courtyard 

Customised detailing, aged brass inclusions and concealed features take this powder room to the next level – but first guests have to find it

Don't leave it 'till the last minute to grab a towel in this bathroom, as it might take a while to find – heavy hinges were required for the Bianco Calacatta 12mm Silk panels

Reflective blue globe pendants catch the eye, even from the kitchen – toning with the dining chair covers and the blue sky beyond the windows