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Large living spaces opening onto north-facing outdoor areas are features of this home from Design Construction Home

Terraced slabs of concrete are interspersed withnative planting to form a soothing water feature

Japanese aesthetic makes for tranquil bathroom

A limestone fireplace provides a welcoming focal point in the home's living area

Whether for restaurant, retailer, or office fit-out, safety in the commercial environment is a must FR-One fire-retardant fabrics from James Dunlop Textiles bring peace of mind

A focus on environmental sustainability influenced every aspect of the design of this community arts centre a brownfields development in the heart of Boston

The simple, contemporary lines of the glass and aluminium balustrades around the balconies of Wellington's new Holiday Inn were custom-made by Ullrich Aluminium

The new offices of DDB Hong Kong are designed to make staff feel inspired and involved. Pared-back, expansive interiors inset with playful communal spaces set the scene

This new apartment tower doesn't sit in isolation its sculptural form is a direct response to the Melbourne city grid and the riverside Docklands location

Environmentally sustainable design takes the spotlight with the NZ Government's support for the NZ Green Building Council's Green Star rating system

Architectural practice Cameron Chisholm Nicol's new office in a renovated building in Perth's CBD is designed to utilise sustainable workplace initiatives and reduce the office's environmental footprint

Proving that retail and hospitality can feed off each other, the cafe at the centre of this upgraded complex links two retail stores and attracts customers