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This kitchen represents a balancing act – functionality sits well with an exceptional aesthetic while staying true to the architectural integrity of the home

This bold home utilises every surface and orientation to optimise the owners' connection to their setting – size is downplayed while sustainability is to the fore

The old is swept aside, for this contemporary master ensuite, with a new wall-hung vanity, sculptural tub and a sense of lightness all featuring

High-quality office space in a suburban setting was the goal – the triangular Spink St by Peter Ryan Architects responds to its location in several ways

Verdant, low-upkeep ferns are all but knocking at the rear door of this new home, extending the residence's nature-focussed agenda

The Anthony Harper fit-out, by Wingates, over two levels of the ANZ Centre, celebrates the views and even the non-hierarchical nature of the law firm itself

Paonazzo honed marble, from SCE Stone & Design, graces both perimeter benchtop /splashback and island benchtop in this dynamic kitchen

These four contemporary G.J. Gardner showhomes are some of the most popular and visited – which one sets you dreaming?

As well as reflecting your morning face and connecting with the round, table-top basin, this wall mirror bounces light through the room

Decorative mesh-fronted cabinetry in this kitchen recalls a time when dedicated meshed cabinets allowed fresh air to pass through to keep goods cool 

The crisp, white free-standing tub in this bathroom stands out against the visually louder Invisible Light Matt tiles from Tile Space

Cafe M²coffee & Sweet, by Dixia Architectural Design, looks out through arches to its park setting – but also looks inwards for a cosy, cave-like ambiance