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Thoughtful plant selection, mass planting and material harmony are essential when designing with New Zealand natives – this landscape project is both ecologically grounded and architecturally refined

Rich, dark timber cabinetry meets stone benchtop in this upmarket yet pared back penthouse kitchen – high end appliances complete the sophisticated picture

When your powder room is on show from your living spaces, good looks, connections and quietness are all important – this powder room addressed all three elements in style

Here, the renovating architect's intent was to celebrate the juxtaposition between the home's contemporary, clean-lined architectural forms and the mountainside's powerful organic presence 

For this two-tone kitchen, complementary black Laminex Burnished Wood cabinetry and Dulux Vivid White polyurethane cabinets are grounded by warm wood flooring

Bring nature inside ran the owner's brief and this appealing combination of lush green wall and timber steps more than fits the agenda

Situated by a meandering river, this nature-infused outdoor entertaining pavilion features a Tasmanian oak ceiling, schist feature wall and marble island

Part of the brief for this interior makeover was to maximise space – an expandable wood dining table ideally fitted the less-can-be-more agenda

This sculpture-rich outdoor living design doesn't go waste when the sun goes down – strategic lighting highlights features and gently illuminates the wider space

Capturing both the dramatic alpine views and the sun path, this Queenstown home also relates to its breathtaking landscape through cladding choices and interior tones

A biophilic approach to this bathroom gives it a sophisticated coastal vibe – ridged subway tiles evoke the sandy shore, accessories hint at soft sea creature forms 

For this coastal kitchen, warm oak cabinetry combines with a veined stone island benchtop and splashback – both wood and stone echo the home's exterior and are in keeping with the seaside location