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

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

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

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...

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...

Part of a home that celebrates strong simple materials to complement the intimate river views beyond the windows, the Neo-brutalist kitchen at its heart more than follows suit

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

Pocket doors in the new white brick parapet wall at the rear of this renovated terrace home pull back out of sight to provide an open passage right through the home