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Achieving a house that responds to its environment as well as your family's needs is a trademark of all Jennian Homes projects

Coloured concrete enhances resort look

Oamaru stone walls and composite aluminium panels highlight the bold, contemporary lines of this country house by ADNZ designer Mark Hale

An integrated Sivoia system controls the amount of natural light in a room while the HomeWorks dimming system takes care of electric light

Neutral Resene paint colours allow the scenery to shine through in this seaside home

Several authentic-look stonework elements on the residence were created by Roma Design

Creating a house that fitted into the lush landscape and had the feel of a holiday home was a key part of the brief to Latitude Residential

Tanalised timber beams and Edgestone accents from Stutex Stone's Cerastone range enhance the rustic charm of this new home

A sloped roof and angular walls ensure views are enjoyed from most rooms in this home

Burnished metals, shimmering mosaic tiles and dark wood tones create a refined, old-world atmosphere in this master bathroom suite

A ground-breaking project in the Kunming Valley, in southern China, has seen the development of an environmentally sustainable housing community

To bring this unusual design into fruition, the architectural designer choose a Certified Builder