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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...

What better showcase for a glass company than a structure that literally requires your trust in its skills and product. This glass bridge structure spanning the Cobbold Gorge in outback Queensland is a case in point. Would you hol...

This opera house features a sculptural facade evoking cracked ice – and this translates into an equally arresting presence when seen from inside the opera house foyer

Set on high with stunning beach views, this home reflects a minimal, raw material palette which is echoed in the interior design. Italian and New Zealand signature pieces contribute to the elegant, relaxed ambience

Featuring a considered combination of tactile materials, rich colours and architectural forms, this outdoor room seamlessly extends the living space of this home out i...

A classic sandstone cottage is opened up at the rear with a complementary yet contrasting extension in this light-bringing, sustainable renovation by Sanctum Design

This family home merges old-world country charm with modern design convenience. Character elements include raked tongue-and groove ceilings, exposed decorative trusses, a rugged barn door and Kiwi wood floor. Th...

This modern desert home hugs nature, and is totally immersed in the surrounding canyon environment

Tall and spacious despite a tricky riverside site, and with New York loft-inspired, crafted interiors, this dramatic home by Design Builders Waikato celebrates strong, rugged materials for a smart, semi-industrial aesthetic

A pop-up Miele extractor means you've got powerful ventilation when you need it, and a clean benchtop when you don't

With elegant doors opening between bedroom and ensuite and finely detailed elements paired with a minimalist feel, this master suite provides a restful retreat from the children and the bustle of daily life

One of the hardest working features to offset the limited space in this modest-sized apartment is a beautiful antique mirror. Acting as a splashback, the aged mirror – a...