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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 

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

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

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

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

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

Wall panels conceal storage in this space age, tiered residence with a natural material palette that responds to its LA hillside topography 

As if the curvaceous, freestanding tub in this bathroom wasn't showpiece enough, an internally lit wall niche provides the finishing flourish

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

For this bathroom, a back-to-wall Caroma Urbane II bath was specified – avoiding the back-breaking problem of cleaning behind a freestanding tub