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The pendants above this kitchen island serve a dual purpose – highlighting specific areas with a warm glow and at the same time adding to the overall visual appeal 

Natural light penetrates this renovation in several ways – from classic window to central light shaft to room-long skylight to a wall of windows reaching into the gabled roof form

A custom tile pattern continues up this shower wall giving further display to the bathroom's Macubus, Calacatta and Nero Maquina marble mosaics 

Three cladding elements combine on this character family home – Rockcote Spanish-style plaster; timber battens, from Abodo Natural; and La Poma bricks, by The Brickery

A textural terrazzo-look tile incorporating flecks of blue features in this children's upstairs bathroom – creating a playful mood with one deft design move 

A lake-hugging winter sports hub by Clou Architects sees hotels, retail, theme parks and other amenities grouped in the shadow of a pixel-drawn mountain

This living room boasts a custom Living Flame fireplace (with reeded black steel back plate and no glass) that seems to echo the window shape alongside

Located on Montreal's famous Saint-Laurent Boulevard, this apartment block by MU Architecture offers a homage to surrounding façades while asserting its own modern presence

A residential-led, mixed-use regeneration complex by Farrells in the upscale neighbourhood of Chelsea is a milestone for the city of London

Private yet deeply connected to nature, this sun-infused, U-shaped home boasts a series of courtyard spaces that connect with central open-plan living 

This reinvented kitchen offers a harmonious fusion of classic charm and modern convenience – complete with seamless outdoor connections 

An industrial vibe meets something of a jungle feel in this pared back, plant-infused restful master ensuite complete with muted green Moroccan tilework