Trendsideas

This shower stall strikes a dramatic chord, courtesy of moody Burnished Porcelain tiles – the same tile also covers much of the ensuite's walls

In this bathroom, Twin Pan single basin mixers, in Brushed Nickel, from Robertson Bathware, continue a semi-industrial vibe from the concrete floors

Building pocket gardens into your architecture is the dream – this private rear patio is a little like a sculptural event in its own right, complete with plantings

Warm wood cabinetry and joinery contrasts and celebrates the use of monolithic concrete forms that continue inside this home as an extension of the exterior cladding

Open-plan living, high stud, a show-stopping kitchen, a lift – just some of many elements that shape this upmarket home, and its neighbours, with a view to selling

Architectural innovator Studio Gang creates a dynamic new addition to the American Museum of Natural History – the inside-out design creates myriad new exhibit spaces and links existing ones

Shades of blues and warm natural materials infuse this riverside bathroom with an appropriate ambience – louvre windows invite gentle breezes in

Forming part of a traditional villa, this stone-rich kitchen reflects the wider aesthetic in a pared back way – underpinned by contemporary functionality

Flying used to be glamorous, you even dressed up for it – this nature-infused, de-stressing terminal, by Boiffils Architectures, again romances the flier experience 

A precast concrete panel wall finished in rough sawn timber runs through the centre of this home from the entry to the living area, where it provides thermal mass

A vertical tile strip in herringbone pattern provides interest behind this tub while our nearest star brings its own design lines to the party

While much of this marble and wood kitchen is highlighted to glorious effect, the Miele integrated fridge/freezer has a down-played presence