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A shady front garden and a covered courtyard at the back add two living areas to this terrace house

Contemporary features sit alongside period detailing in this 1930s Ottoman building, refurbished to create an international fashion studio that retains its sense of place

Originally a typical institutional workplace of the 1960s, this university building is now a testament to new technology and the innate appeal of raw concrete

Splashes of colour and a variety of textures forge an energetic environment in this design company's offices hopefully sparking light bulbs above the heads of staff

A village-style food and beverage precinct and extensive office space are part of a new development by Equiset, adding a lively dimension to Melbourne's Docklands

For this architectural firm, a move to a former print factory was an opportunity to show how a flexible working space could operate

This eyewear store discreetly demarcates between two areas of business. The look is modern but restrained

If jewellery could be expressed as an interior space, what would it look like? That was the question facing the interior designer of this Sydney showroom

With a street facade reminiscent of giant books protruding from giant book shelves, the new Bishan Community Library combines exterior form with interior function

By recognising the competitive advantage of using a sustainable design, Austcorp's latest project, 370 Docklands, commands higher rentals and costs less to maintain

All dressed up this once-derelict Auckland landmark is now a glittering events centre, with a new design that references both its nautical location and its glamorous status

Sourced direct from Italy, these textured porcelain pavers have the aesthetics of traditional stone, but with far greater durability and are available locally from Rocks on Hard Surface Solutions