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Office bling
In an office environment, the most utilitarian element can be raised to the status of office feature. For the cutting-edge offices of developer Amvest, by Firm Architects, brass, digitally operated lockers provide eye-candy as well ...
More than a building – the concept design for Christchurch Cathedral holds wider promise for the beautiful, revitalised city
The concept design and overarching vision for the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral provide...
An expressive use of cladding brings this dramatic museum/bridge/gallery to life
For the Twist Museum by international architecture firm BIG, the double-curved geometry of the cladding is comprised of straight 40cm wide aluminium pa...
Iconic architect-designed home gets an appropriate lush kitchen
Context is key in any kitchen design. This engaging, material rich kitchen more than rises to the occasion.
Black on black
Your new kitchen should complement the adjacent living areas.
Your guide to outdoor lighting
Don't be left in the dark. Here's our comprehensive guide to all you need to know about lighting the outside of your home
Brass is best
For this project, the owners wanted a bathroom space that would offer a sanctuary away from the world – one that expressed their outlook on life.
Home design-wise how did we survive the 1930s? This renovation rethinks the past
This liberating home renovation leaves historic tight spaces behind – with the small bathroom and kitchen removed and the replacement new entertainment...
Powder room with presence
The sculptural basin is the centrepiece of this powder room and is carved from solid Italian marble
Flat out transformation
Don't just think smooth and shiny for your kitchen cabinetry. Laminam tile on the face of this breakfast bar adds a textured, matt surface to this new kitchen in an extensively renovated home.
Transparent agenda
Clever solutions abound in this refurbished kitchen.
Make it light
When you want to improve an existing bathroom that’s tiny and dark, sometimes the only way forward is to create an addition to contain a totally new master suite.