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Nion, a 45,000 m² state-of-the-art office tower in Frankfurt, designed by UNStudio, will be one of the most sustainable office buildings in Germany

It says a lot about an owner when time, money and custom architecture protects an old magnolia at the rear of their extension/renovation

This walk-up apartment split into two-levels was designed on a ‘no-design’ basis and it was about finding spaces for the different interests of the couple

Whether you're looking for a bathroom hero or simply a place to quickly pull that sleep face into shape – here are some great vanity ideas

Designed for entertaining and drinking in the views, the interior of this warm, four-bedroom home is anchored by a blackened steel fireplace – there's also a tub on the deck

While a designer will create their own kitchen with the close consideration, having it available as a showcase placed emphasis on outside-the-box features

It's not just charity that begins at home – so does the pursuit of a 'greener' world and that can start with your outdoor space

This grand entertainer is no shrinking violet – with expansive interiors exuding solidity and character, the G.J. Gardner showhome has the feel of an established Queenstown lodge

This vertical garden, or living wall, helps maximise verdant impact within a restricted outdoor space – as a double bonus the wall is outside the kitchen window splashback

Infra red lights keep things hot for the sauna occupants below in this want-for-nothing bathroom – there's also a sculptural shower and free-standing black tub

Extending the roof out past one end of this sustainably minded home not only provides a ready carport but also keeps this side of the house in the shade

This interior design creates the sense of a wider space with a neutral colour palette and use of indirect light – translucent pendants included