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Featuring liquid metal surfaces, bespoke joinery and hidden technology, this refined, function-rich kitchen also connects in material terms with its wider environment

Once a sole-use laundry, this edgy design transformation results in a high-end laundry and guest bathroom combo featuring Infinity Brazil tiles, shou sugi ban cabinetry, and clever spatial optimisation

Architects Eva Nash and Kate Rogan talk to TIDA judging panel chairman Paul Taylor about open plan, island design, materials and subtle symmetry in Eva’s own kitchen

Demure from the street, this home's living room at the rear is a wall of glass – courtesy of the APL Architectural Series – trained on the pool and rustic views

Blackburn timber veneer and feature task lighting combine in this moody yet spacious master suite walk-in-robe complete with dedicated storage

Constraints can bring out the best in a design and this project had a few – a steeply sloping site and multi-generational occupancy were both addressed along the way to creating a warm, connected and refined home

A classic facade is faithfully restored while behind it a contemporary extension with a colourful presence and modern flow connects with the garden at rear

This bathroom is designed not to shout, but to settle into its context – drawing on local tones, industrial textures, and timeless forms it offers a place to pause, recharge, and feel grounded 

Inspired by Orewa's subtropical climate and the homeowners’ appreciation for natural landscapes, this restful garden design draws influence from tropical resorts and contemporary outdoor living spaces 

A sculptural staircase leads the eye (and heart) in this penthouse interior project – walnut panelled walls ground the soaring double-height living space while artworks punctuate the design

This kitchen is a picture of harmony, with surfaces, shapes and economical layout all closely considered – the design is arranged to look great from all angles including as viewed from the living spaces

Nestled in a secluded garden, this garden house doubles as a holistic sanctuary, featuring a sauna, bucket shower, and plunge pool – the cladding finds connection with the surrounding mature trees