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Cantilevered out from the side of a cliff, this house was designed as a hideaway with a beautiful outlook

Photographer Brian Brake was a master of light and composition. His house speaks of the quality and breadth of his vision, and his infallible instinct for detail

The boundaries between art and architecture are blurred in this dramatic Auckland home

Surrounded by the sea, hills and rolling vineyards, this clifftop home is designed to offer the ultimate country lifestyle

Living here, the owners are constantly aware of the outside world; it's an absorbing, ever-changing mural

The structure of this large rural retreat blends into the landscape by taking its shape from the mountain backdrop and nearby barns

With tilted roof plates and solid schist walls, this house reflects its magical setting beneath the mountain peaks

Proof that a family home doesn't have to stick to established patterns can be found in this house designed by Thom Craig

Hidden away in picturesque countryside, this barn-like home features design elements that create an illusion of age and antiquity

Living styles and family life are changing and so are the designs of many contemporary homes

The new headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency in Brisbane have been designed by ThomsonAdsett Studio 39 on sustainable principles

A computerised seating control system ensures use of the Plenary Hall can be maximised for each event