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Hand-blown glass pendants by Monmouth Glass Studio were the finishing touch for this bathroom which celebrates the bold not the bling

When it comes to appliances choices, this semi-industrial look kitchen in an old bacon factory definitely doesn't do things by halves

We're not sure a garden seat and garden outlook could get any better – stepping stones lead to the tucked away semi-circular seating trained on the scenery

Furniture-like vanities and even the oval mirror seen in symmetrical reflection give this finely finished bathroom a living room vibe

This apartment makeover includes free standing shelving that provides storage and creates areas of use without losing the sense of the greater space

Owned by an architect, this home's renovation is intended to teach his children what architecture could be, showing its materiality and the humanity of construction trades – unpainted ceilings included

A bold aesthetic, robust materiality and relaxed indoor/outdoor connections give this thoughtfully detailed home a character all of its own 

Student society and wellbeing were the drivers for dynamic self-contained AUT student accommodation designed by Wingate Architects  

This master ensuite boasts a luxurious penthouse atmosphere with everyday wheelchair access – without looking like a disabled bathroom

This industrial styled kitchen stands at the heart of a converted apartment, previously barrister chambers in a central CBD building 

Two airy Richmond showhomes side by side – these G.J. Gardner homes offer the very best in relaxed family living and you can visit them at the same time

A dramatic, fluid facade and ergonomic build form optimise the look of this mixed-use apartment complex by Brooks + Scarpa and the wellness of its inhabitants