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A floor plane and a roof plane, with fully glazed walls between – this contemporary high-end two-pavilion home is all about engaging with its mountain setting

Innovative spatial planning had knock-on effects for the finishes and furniture selection in the renovation of this Brazilian apartment 

Natural and sustainable, but not suitable for damp environments? Wrong! Modern treatments make wood the perfect ally in bathroom design – check out these examples

Simple and low maintenance, this garden underpins and celebrates all the sculptures on this property, including the architectural house itself

Prior to renovation this home sat down a steep drive, now it comes up to street level to greet guests and the sun – one of several bold design moves

Lovers of great lighting are spoilt for choice here – triangular kitchen island pendants, thin white lines, and a broad-brimmed dining area pendant all contribute

Decorative shower tiles meet contrasting soap niche tiles in a pleasing design play – part of a teenager's bathroom retreat

Painted fluted timber climbs the wall in this double-height extension – perhaps inspired by the fluted kitchen island, or vice versa

Pewter toned Perrin and Rowe taps and a Burns and Ferrall stainless steel sink complement this island's moody granite benchtop

This light and white mezzanine master bedroom slots into the peak of its dramatic, lake-side A-frame house

ALPS white porcelain tiles underpin this pale-toned interior while a wall of wood opens to a wealth of kitchen functionality

A rounded welcome greets visitors to this light-filled bathroom – both from a halo LED-ringed mirror and an eclipse-look sconce