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Replacing an earthquake-levelled residence, this home on a concrete slab is clad in timber weatherboards – a lightweight solution to withstand future quakes 

A triangular tub with rounded corners is the centrepiece of this dramatic bathroom, grounded by the Blue Palissandro stone feature wall behind it

The press to return workers to offices is on – however, this LAAB fit-out doesn't resort to 'fun-time' cliches; instead, hospitality-look, work-centric spaces hold sway

BIG transforms a former supermarket building into a new museum for paper artwork in Denmark – the building now an embodiment of the art form

See how structures designed by the aptly named Zoo Architects could help reduce degradation of the world's largest ecosystem 

This pool and surrounds are not just pleasing in their own right – they also serve to complement the dramatic architecture right behind 

The gentle waves of Lake Wanaka are evoked in the architecture of this lakeside home, with living spaces and kitchen upstairs to optimise the views

This high-end kitchen responds to its refined setting while function and aesthetics grow from specific brief requests met by articulate design responses

Exotic tiles – one marble-look, one fluted – lead the design charge in this master ensuite while brass touches and adroit lighting add to the ambiance

Interior design for a penthouse suite ticks all the luxury boxes – soaring windows, a designer kitchen and a bold aesthetic result

A transformative renovation includes ceilings opened, a new kitchen at its heart and a window seat trained on the ocean

This living room includes an OscarNiemeyer chaise longue, a Siri stool by Claudia Moreira Salles, and a vintage Kurt Østervig lounge chair