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 A nature-centric early learning education centre design that interweaves environment and classroom also offers a stand-out lesson in sustainability

The look of gleaming gold is sure to set the bling radar pinging in this bathroom. In reality, polished brass fittings provide the lux touches required

'Block' porcelain tiles create a chic, urban feel for retail and hospitality environments – stylish designs for concrete-effect floors and walls in Graphite, Grey, Ice, Mud and Powder

Starting life in commuter rail tunnels, subway tiles have long been a hit above ground, too – a classic accent is assured

First a velodrome for the 1976 Olympics, then repurposed as a biodome in 1992, now the redesigned Biodome – a Montreal science museum home to 250,000 animals – shi...

Why have the ground below near when you can simply hang out in mid air? These cantilevered designs provide outstanding examples 

A master stroke of this renovation, a mini tower addition gains rooms and turns a modest suburban bungalow into a versatile courtyard home

Get the full run-down on winners, runners-up and highly commended entries in the TIDA New Zealand Bathrooms awards

Why say goodbye to the great outdoors over winter? These blazing examples show how al fresco warmth and al fresco style can come together

Interior design expert and tv personality Neale Whitaker shares his informed perspective on key design factors that make your interior shine

Open to soaring contemporary living spaces and an al fresco area, this white, bright kitchen boasts two islands – one for work and one for play

No storage opportunity wasted in this comprehensively renovated kitchen, with nifty slots included for a dish drying rack and chopping board