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Congratulations to Design Builders Waikato, winner of TIDA New Zealand Group Home Builder of the Year. Find out more about the home inspired by class...

The cantilevered roofs on this home protect and define the outdoor living and dining terraces that overlook the adjacent bay. 

A new home by the lake makes a statement but it is the interiors that really respond to the views – the dramatic great room in particular

Large format porcelain tiles in a luxurious veined marble-look finish set the scene for this ensuite.

So where do you start when designing a home that isn't constrained by budget? Starting with what you love is a good way to begin. The owner's love of a particular Turkish ...

Creating a sense of space within a small footprint became the central challenge for the architects behind this project

MVRDV designed a small office and residential building using a gridded rack system to cover the building’s entire exterior in a variety of plants. The look and feel of the 'planted' facade also impacts the cool, airy interiors

Through evocative colours and patterns (and windows), this master ensuite by Dalman Architects in an estuary-side home never lets its occupant forget that he or she is near the waterline

The block is located near the coast, with all the living areas, inside and out, facing north and enjoying a ocean views.

With a focus on style and substance over size, this Barnhaus pays homage to the principals of Mid-Century modernism and Industrial design over today's obsession with McMansions. 

Floating rectangular soffits and edge lighting combine to quietly differentiate the various working and entertaining spaces in a home designed to make the most of the views

It started out as a tired stone house and a number of outbuildings – but extensive renovation and additions has turned it into a character home that stays true to the original farmhouse style