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With most everything swept behind cabinetry doors, what's left really stands out – such as the award-winning KWC Zoe tap in this kitchen

A contemporary architectural coffee shop insertion into an existing building rejuvenates and reinvents the tired red brick structure

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the Striatus footbridge is the first of its kind, combining traditional and robotic manufacturing technologies

Whether viewed on approach through glass cladding or from the interior, the stairwell in this seaside home has a strong sculptural impact

This light-filled kitchen provides a social hub for a young family – it also draws together elements of the home's architecture for a wider harmony

At the centre of the home, this bathroom benefits from automated skylights – a Halo mirror light plays on brass accents and a limestone slab

Three staggered renovations keep pace with a growing family's needs – ultimately achieving a Scandinavian feel interior with robust surfaces

A nature-themed, low upkeep landscaping design brings this internal courtyard to life – adroit lighting shifts the tone as dusk descends

This renovation creates space and connects interiors with the outdoors – the linking strategy utilises a surprising, usually downplayed, feature

Strong green credentials, an open-plan, 3.5m high, north-facing social heart and rugged exterior come together in this character-rich home

Given this kitchen's intentionally limited colour choices, even the dramatic matt black tapware takes its colour cues from its immediate surroundings

This home blurs the line between refined interiors and elegant outdoors – the house was designed by Mark Wilson of MDS