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All that glisters ...
... is not gold, writes Shakespeare – in this vibrant master ensuite, gleaming taps and towel rail in brushed brass achieve a gold star impact
Enjoying the city – from the sky
Boulevard 88 apartment towers and The Singapore Edition hotel share a small site – enter Safdie Architects' architecturally interwoven structures with some dramatic visual payoffs
Task lighting from our nearest star
A window splashback and skylight throw natural light on work surfaces in this airy kitchen – the splashback also brings the beauty of nature indoors
Yes, you can run in the kitchen
Parents of young children never look at furniture quite the same way again – this rounded island with no sharp corners spells peace of mind
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
Beyond aesthetics
A full renovation extends rooflines and adjusts window sizes – indoors, spacial perceptions shift with layout adjustments maximising views, flow and natural light
Coastal escape
Celebrating intimate views of a mature Himalayan cedar, this seaside suite also looks inwards – offering coastal hues, natural flow, light and privacy
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