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With the latest redevelopment of its southern entry, Auckland War Memorial Museum now has two highly distinctive arrival processes – and a logical link between them

Surrounded by green space on a steep plot of land, this contemporary home opens up to the views

These bathrooms continue the wider home's preoccupation with stone, wood and pleasing connections with the rugged outdoors just beyond the windows

After years of muddled renovations and ad hoc alterations, Bijl Architecture stepped in to overhaul this inter-war cottage

Apt companions – a counter-weighted lighting fixture shines light on this kitchen’s island countertop. The brass elements of the sculptural light – imported from New York – connect with other brass highlights in the room

Start with your flooring selection when deciding on your interior scheme. Dark porcelain floor tiles created a base ...

Welcome in – two concrete clad boxes that form the structural base of this home, taper towards the front door to guide you in

While the other side of this blade wall forms a bedhead, this side is all about the shoes. The blade wall provides a storage solution as well as offering glimpses on either side to the bedroom beyond and sea views beyond that

Is there anything more pleasing than the feeling of bare feet on soft grass? The owners of this home think it's hard to beat with their entertainer's spaces and outdoor room both opening up to a sprawling backyard ...

You might not expect to find a pool pavilion shaded with a rusting Corten steel tree canopy on your African safari. But at Cheetah Plains resort, Kruger National Park, not all surprises are waiting out ...

Lighting choices can make or break your interior – an expert shares some illuminating tips as what to do and what to definitely not do

Greatly reducing energy consumption and producing more energy than it will use over its lifespan, Snøhetta's Energy Positive Powerhouse goes even further – creating a welcome s...