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High sunshine hours, golden beaches and a safe community make the new Pebble Bay subdivision an idyllic retreat

Concrete tilt slab construction ensures this large family home, built by a professionally qualified Certified Builder, is solid and well constructed

Privacy and shelter from the prevailing wind are provided by stone walls from Auckland Stonemasons

Huge sliding walls in internal living areas and architectural sliders on decks allow the creation of large, open spaces or private retreats

A contemporary European-style gas fire takes centre stage in this new show home

Sleek designer looks meet environmental responsibility in the latest Electrolux E:Line refrigerators

A warm fire needs to be more than decorative when your home is nestled among the snowy peaks of the Southern Alps

As your most important financial investment, your home is not just a house

Thoughtful planning gives this compact masonry home most of the advantages of its larger cousins, but with a quarter of the upkeep

The food takes centre stage in this hotel restaurant, which is designed to heighten a sense of anticipation an all-white ante-room provides a palate cleanser, in more ways than one

Sky gardens, solar panels and heat co-generation elevate Elliott Tower above the usual high rise development

A new integrated development showcasing the latest technologies is helping cement Singapore's role as a major information communication technology and media hub