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On the level
A new food processing equipment manufacturing facility and office hub by Wilson and Hill were designed as single-level, contiguous buildings to allow free movement of staff between the two
Plum Blossom – only the name remains the same
Singaporean Hot Design Folks transforms a casual Chinese eatery concept into a high-end experiential dining destination atop Moscow's tallest skyscraper
Heart of glass
At the heart of this apartment complex, Foster + Partners add a dramatic glass-walled courtyard to bring natural light and greenery directly into living spaces
Coastal escape
Celebrating intimate views of a mature Himalayan cedar, this seaside suite also looks inwards – offering coastal hues, natural flow, light and privacy
Beyond aesthetics
A full renovation extends rooflines and adjusts window sizes – indoors, spacial perceptions shift with layout adjustments maximising views, flow and natural light
And the winners are? ... TIDA Kitchens results announced
Check out all the awarded projects in the 2024 Trends International Design Awards for Kitchens in New Zealand and Australia
6 ways a green wall will benefit your home
Sure, green walls look amazing but there's more to recommend them, too – as Mark Paul, founder of nature-based solutions company Greenwall, outlines here
Where time stands still
Remember those indolent childhood days where time hangs and the natural world holds thrall? This home celebrates that idyllic feeling
Quite the supporting cast
The Niagara Ellipse tub might be the hero here, but dramatic Regoli Nero Sticks feature tiles, a gun metal pourer and ribbed glass shower stall provide design back up
Big on lifestyle
Bold contrast and design flair are balanced by spacious rooms, bedrooms included, and an ergonomic flow in this stand-out G.J Gardner showhome
Crowning glory
This pre-weathered quartz zinc roof, by Metal Design Solutions, combines rugged good looks with all-weather strength down the years
Black and white merge into grey
White-painted recycled bricks, from Beaver Bricks, and black-stained cedar battens flank this entry, floored in cool grey concrete