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This multipurpose space with full height APL suite sliding doors and a retracting Louvretec roof can operate as an enclosed extension or an open deck

This house heads underground to gain living space – metal stairs and accompanying board-formed concrete surfaces create a semi-industrial aesthetic

The expansion/transformation of the T-A-St-Germain Library, by ACDF Architecture, creates a dynamic new light-filled hub for modest outlay

Tones and textures are at play in this beachside master ensuite – the layout promotes a sense of spaciousness while also being functional

A warm ambiance and ease of use both factor into this family kitchen, backed up by generous pantry – a sterile look was definitely not on the menu

This clifftop home nods to its setting – ground floor concrete echoes cliff while upper level wood connects with surrounding trees – interiors further this approach

Here, stone pillars look like they've just nipped in from the facade – the rugged touches are balanced with smooth interior detailing, like the marble benchtop

This kitchen combines rich timber tones (Natural Teak by Laminex), dark textured engineered stone (Black Tempal by Caesarstone), and matte black laminate (Terril Abolsute Matte by Laminex) 

When your home is a welcoming mix of indoors opening to outdoors, it's nice to know where the story ends – here, strip lighting lets you know 

This interior reflects a contemporary take on a lakeside lodge – while the board ceiling seems more classic, the lighting is decidedly modern

In this bathroom, a striking rugged stone basin sits atop the vanity as an ode to the alpine region’s rocky terrain and stones of the forest

The Sidera building, by Tissellistudioarchitetti, features a visually changing form (with considered aerial perspective) and an interior that fosters physical well-being