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A basement bathroom with no opportunity for under-floor plumbing, limited available space and no windows – going lighter would have been an option, but here a more innovative approach was taken

An adaptive reuse, commercial interiors project by Hayes Group Architects divides the character building in two – offices and conference room on one side and a lounge-like open space on the other

With a flowing floorplan that supports both connection and privacy, this G.J. Gardner showhome offers a relaxed family lifestyle – natural colours and appealing textures run through the light-filled interior

Here, Carbon Timberland cabinetry and white cabinet drawers are at home with a Limestone Ankara Storm island and splashback, from CDK Stone, plus connected oak table

A channel drain offers a modern, streamlined look and improves water drainage – while also being easier to clean than traditional point drains

This internally lit library/display/storage cabinet has an artistic life of its own, showing off the owners' good taste as well as their interests and reading strengths

Herringbone mosaic tile forms the backsplash for this opulent vanity in a luxurious bathroom – gold-look tapware takes the sense of opulence and runs with it

The chef in this kitchen has a contemporary helper in the form of a sleek Bosch induction hob – with sculptural rangehood above

A fishing-themed industrial and cultural tourism complex, designed by Spark Architects, will foster a profound integration of fisheries with tourism, education, culture, and wellness sectors

Set against the mighty Himalayas, this conceptualised, craft-meets-contemporary airport by BIG will feature a glulam diagrid structure adorned with traditional Bhutanese woodcarvings 

Foster + Partners has completed the restoration of the Transamerica Pyramid Center in San Francisco – the biggest renovation in the landmark building’s 50-year history

This home's existing 70s lean-to is replaced with a lofty, light-filled, two-storey addition – from the rear elevation, a floating timber batten 'tiara' softens and brings visual interest