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A steel access ladder running on its own tracks is just one of many steel and steel-look accents in this pared back, contemporary kitchen

This home looks out to a soaring mountain range, a skyline echoed in the gabled roof line. Solar roof panels reflect the home’s green focus

Stretched for space? The tub takes centre stage in this bathroom but the addition of a glass wall creates a wet zone, with room for shower included

Smart phone wizardry makes its impact in architecture, with the technology used on a green campus building façade with a difference

This traditional bathroom is a match for the rigours of a young family while a vibrant feature element is easily swapped out, future proofing the design

The striking angular lines of this two-wing, single-level home provide shelter and lead the eye out to distinct areas of a sprawling seascape

This heart-of-the-matter kitchen is open to the home's various indoor-outdoor spaces while tight internal work triangles aid ease of use

Exterior materials help define the interior use in this home – concrete indicates the public/living spaces, while cedar defines the private spaces

Hungry for storage, the designer of this bathroom built out the vanity wall to allow for discreet drawers and open storage niches behind

While both islands in this kitchen have an industrial accent, they are still dramatically different. The baking island has a marble top and pressed metal and wood finishes, while th...

On this lux seafront home, the steel stair hit an expensive hiccup as council dictates meant it had to be craned in from the far side of the home

Veined marble walls and floors ensure this bathroom is in keeping with its historic home setting – touches like a bronze wall niche, however, are more modern