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An Arts and Crafts theme marries this textured, patterned bathroom with its existing heritage building while facilitating an urban family lifestyle 

Full stories on our three category winners, plus check out the runners-up and all the highly commended entries

New Zealand is a small country known for big ideas and the Grand Prix winner of this year’s international Lexus Design Awards demonstrates just that – a portable water distiller with life saving a...

Actually the addition of an inviting pool was only one aspect of this transformative renovation of a home with its own interesting history

A pristine heritage frontage and roofline give no hint as to the spectacular changes delivered at the rear of this modern lifestyle renovation

The house is built, the hard landscaping nailed down. Now it’s time to pimp your patio/backyard/al fresco setting in an affordable yet eye-catching style

A picture of strength and dignity from the street, this luxury family home opens up at the rear to an outdoor-living area and pool like no other

A large circular mirror ties in with the rounded stone basins as well as other fittings in this renovated bathroom

The high octane, big spectacle world of Grand Prix racing might seem like anything but a bastion of green thinking. However, this new Grand Prix facility laps traditional thinking with a building and build programme t...

Top tip: use area rugs on your main flooring surface to help define different zones, as with the seating area in this open penthouse apartment

With pristine landscaping, a fully kitted out kitchen, and impressive pizza oven, this outdoor area is so luxurious you still feel like you're inside

Contemporary functionality meets timeless good looks with the colourful stainless steel range cookers by north Italian company Steel