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Rebuilt in wood to ensure earthquake resistance, this home boasts a timber ceiling and scissor trusses – the floors follows the same materiality

Blending Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cultural and culinary elements, the latest Sushiamba restaurant, by Kokaistudios, opens high in Singapore tower

An industrial building transforms into a single level, open plan office designed by and for Tengbom architectural practice – surprising design highlights abound

Interactive water molecules in the Arizona Canal use light and sound to spark a constantly changing connection between visitors and their surrounding environment

A new kitchen, steel framed windows, a full master suite and existing faux trim banished – just some features of a deftly unlocked Californian bungalow interior

Blending industrial elements with natural warmth, this home features a central elevation that optimises views of the winding Waikato river 

This villa is reworked for aesthetics and comfort – a refined central joinery element offers different things to different spaces and organises flow

The outcome for this outdoor project is serene, easy-care and inviting, but the various aspects addressed to achieve this look were diverse

With a minimalistic colour palette and some appliances integrated, this kitchen features glazed earthy handmade tiles from Mexico

This water-hued shower stall, part of a comprehensive pool house design, opens right up to the great outdoors

A Staron solid surface island with fluted surfaces finds a linear echo in the splashback to the rear, comprised of Mosaic Kitkat tiles by Design Tiles 

Weather a little bit in between? An Exterior Fire Pit, from Design Depot, makes all the difference to the enjoyment of this indoor-outdoor room