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A pole house renovation transforms a complex 80s design into a secluded, light-filled modernist home – features include improved access, a simplified form, and a focus on sustainability 

Amazonian flora and biodiversity preservation are celebrated in this sustainably minded design where residence is seamlessly integrated with landscape

This modern bungalow kitchen is designed as a social hub – an oversized concrete island and strong outdoor connections are leading elements, while the colourful rangehood has a nostaligic link

A guest bathroom doubling as a post-pool shower room while negotiating fixed plumbing and celebrating a masculine feel – a lot was required for this project where constraints were turned to advantages

Featuring a grounded masonry base and light timber upper level, this contemporary, social home celebrates natural light, optimised outlooks, and a sense of privacy

A Scandinavian look was required for this interiors makeover and the feature Matai/Rimu – solid wood flooring is just one stand out feature of many that meets the brief

For this interior, the foyer features a gouged wood credenza as a grounding point with Erin Schirreff art hanging above and ceramic sconces to the sides

Practical storage puts on a stylish face in this Hamptons-look renovation where understated living room cabinetry is finished with panelled faces

All weather furniture has come a long way and this social setting under the skies combines sophistication with resistance to the elements

For our ancestors, a flickering fire signalled warmth and safety – here, as part of a sunken al fresco lounge, it also signals a cosy hub for conversation

Standing out against the cool grey cabinetry and laundry wall, these rich-toned solid wood display shelves are eye-catching in their own right

Off-form concrete is tamed by the warmth of wood in this contemporary Sydney harbour home that values calm, privacy and natural light along with optimised indoor-outdoor connection front and back