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For this grand home, an Impluvium – or opening in the centre of the roof – is modelled on those found in traditional Roman houses and allows rainwater and light to reach the garden below

This brand new home looks out on an existing, if upgraded, pool – the greenest building is one already built, and that goes for backyard oases, too

This renovation creates a clear divide between old and new – a central diving garden, yet to mature, will provide a private al fresco social spot

White kitchen cabinetry and a 4m-long Caeasarstone Snow island countertop provide a soft contrast to the warm timber interior of this home

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A sculptural table bowl and eye-catching bold blue reflective pendants are in keeping with the shapely nature of this expansive white kitchen

The rear of an old timber cottage is radically transformed with the new kitchen offering modern functionality, great looks, and passive temperature control

This Manhattan townhouse represents an innovative approach to densification in a city challenged by housing shortages and skyrocketing prices

Floor to ceiling sliding panel doors access ensuite and walk-in robe in this atmospheric master suite made possible by reshuffled spaces

Capacious above vanity storage comes in the form of an inset wall cabinet with sliding mirror door fronts – the black wood framing matches the vanity cabinetry below

For this seamless kitchen, only an ice dispenser breaks the surface of the custom cabinetry, giving away the integrated fridge's location