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World renowned architecture and design studio RMJM have taken the classic shape of a building and split it open in this landmark development in Pingshan, Shenzhen

Why have straight racks when angled ones attract more attention? This master ensuite reflects a high level of ...

This well-appointed scullery leaves little to the imagination – in addition, the glass wall and door separating the food storage ...

When stainless steel and wood are your leading materials, a custom stainless steel-clad rangehood is one way to continue th...

The design of this shower zone required taking space from the adjacent room, allowing room to include a wall partition to create a sense of privacy for the toilet

While the interior of this home is strikingly modern, traditional elements subtly reintroduced in unique ways suggest a harmony between new and old

This bathroom needs a non-slip floor, dripping in sheer luxury as it is. And the intricate parquet floor itself is more than a match for the setting

Louvretec’s clever Retract Roof range feature all the attributes of an opening and closing roof with the added advantage that the louvres can retract back – leaving clear skies above when required

A contemporary pendant highlights the curvaceous tub in this bathroom, and also allows for bathtime reading.

That's not a cliché for this award-winning kitchen. Everything about it puts it firmly at the centre of activity in a seaside family retreat

New home for soon to be retired owners makes full use of its narrow site, while balancing openness with a sense of privacy