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A giant mall designed by 10 Design and set beside a lake optimises nature, traditional Chinese architectural forms combined with 'hypermodern' forms

The story behind 22 Bishopsgate, Britain's largest office building – 62 storeys designed to give 12,000 inhabitants the best possible work environment

Time spent at home during lockdowns has brought thoughts of renovating for many – and bathrooms are a strong early contender for change up

It’s hard to find a better location than a home on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean –  in response, the interiors are soft and tranquil

This minimalist design in a vineyard setting maximises the outdoor living spaces, with mass plantings and repetition two key factors 

This pavilion home is open to and celebrates its bush and water environment while providing privacy from neighbours and shelter from the wind

Openness and relaxed connections recommend this pristine white and beech wood kitchen served by a fully equipped pantry alongside

Undulating floor and walls tiles with subtle colour variation contribute to this bathroom's organic feel – a skylight is high overhead

A potted shrub brings a verdant touch to this pool-side cabana, part of a lush inner city oasis with infinity pool and intimate harbour views

This new rear addition is home to contemporary entertainment spaces including a convenient kitchen servery window to the outdoors

The scullery in this semi-industrial kitchen has as prim a demeanour as the kitchen, thanks to clean-lined, handle-free storage

A mirror at the end adds to the effect, but this master suite dressing area offers a long walk and ample clothes storage along the way