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Advances in engineered timber make this material a natural for commercial as well as residential construction, says Lisa Oliver, Senior Project Engineer at Holmes Consulting

Traditional terrace house exterior with verandah gives way to contemporary, open-plan interior in this renovation

Where do you start when you're choosing a rug? These tips from interior specialist nood will help you find the rug that works best for you and your space.

Pool house garden roof echoes the surrounding canyon hills

As we crowd the planet out, reaching for the skies is still a key solution for our over-stretched cities. The Council on Tall Buildings and Habitat's tall building database – The Skyscraper Centre – has released t...

Straight lines hardly apply for this sculptural new pedestrian and cycle bridge that revitalises Copenhagen’s harbour and offers a few surprises along the way

A change in furniture choice can also change the tone of a space.The wood-topped table and white seating in this dining area perfectly match the colo...

When there's not much existing storage, a giant wall of visually receding floor-to-near-ceiling white cabinetry more than fits the bill

If your generous-sized solid island benchtop is the stage, then your tapware can provide a dramatic role on it. A modern sc...

In a home near the beach, this efficiently designed bathroom echoes the local environment through a use of natural materials

Chic outdoor space by landscape designer Katherine Spitz

Splashes of vivid colour against white walls, floors and fittings make spaces pop in this funky, renovated apartment