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Rich veined marble meets marble tile in this luxurious bathroom

What could you do with a heritage-protected villa in a state of disrepair and too small for modern family living? Architect Tom Rowe has the answer.

Massed groupings of plants in the front yard of this home create a strong layered look that reinforces an illusion of depth

Trellis running alongside the two wings of this new home throws patterns onto its surroundings just like the lichen draped on the oak trees at the front...

A long quartz benchtop – actually 4.6m in length – means this kitchen has plenty of space for easy socialising, as well as for prepping and serving

The long lines of natural timber floorboards in this comprehensively renovated home add a feeling of space to the entertaining/k...

Spacious and light-filled aren't always words associated with a duplex environment or a kitchen in it – the Bluebird Duplex kitchen, however, celebrates both

Surely this is natural living at its finest – a plethora of wood finishes and an elegant pool connect this intelligently designed home to its enviable dune and sea setting

Beauty and pampering functionality hold sway in these bathrooms by internationally renowned interior architect Stéphanie Coutas

Prized wines maturing miles underground, far away from human eyes? If that's your idea of a celebrated French winery, well think again. Here a classic establishment has been transformed and invigorated through so...

Traditional school planning can be overwhelming and leave new students feeling disconnected – this prototype school, however, offers a game-changing example of inclusive architectural thinking

It's time to design for cities without cars and make them safer and more practical for kids, says University of South Australia urban planning researcher Hulya Gilbert