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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

Protection for your commercial or residential construction starts from the top down – Dimond's Advanced Roofing Systems provide targeted peace of mind

A transformation from historic home to co-worker space by Luis Carlos Aguilar was facilitated and optimised by modern BIM methodologies

Van B residences by UNStudio reimagine the future of urban living, including  a highly flexible plug-in system that makes a 40m² apartment feel like a 60m² loft

This renovation downplays changes from the street, expands at the rear and brings an airy, Mid-century vibe dovetailed with Japanese and Scandinavian influences 

Dramatic tiles evoking a moody and textural ambience are teemed with soft curved, high-end accessories for this bathroom

Here, a rear garden is raised to pleasing effect with plantings variously celebrating and shielding aspects of the landscape as they're viewed from the home

This design reorients the kitchen to better appreciate views while clever storage solutions optimise space and utility, hidden pantry included

This sustainable-minded home negotiates site and height constraints with angular forms that ensure views of Lake Wakatipu from every room

Some splashbacks cover a whole kitchen wall, others are sized to their benchtops – here, a tile-lined niche provides storage for frequently used elements and also display

In the right setting, a modest heating source goes a long way – this home's entire thermal envelope is upgraded to secure a very ambient interior climate 

Limestone-clad walls all but disappear into the spreading mature oaks that front this renovated property – the same rustic look is continued indoors