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Poster child
A local slant on a worldwide brand one of the world's most recognisable hotel businesses has just had a windy city makeover
HARD DAY'S NIGHT
The brief for the refit of this subterranean venue in Sydney was clear: create a look that could support its triple role as lunch-time bistro, evening bar and nightclub
off the wall
Until recently, it was a complex job to install gas fires in multi-storey apartments. But changing technology means this option can now be specified for any project
strangely familiar
Necessity may be the mother of all invention, but innovation will ensure we don't waste time re-inventing the wheel
Kitchen convenience
A functional design, attractive and practical cabinetry, and high-performance appliances are the key components of a new kitchen. Kitchen'Things new commercial division now offers a one-stop kitchen solution
LIE OF THE LAND
Wineries tend to protect their viticultural secrets from the masses. Cable Bay Vineyards have captured this mystique with a building that hides in a hillside
On principle
Large balconies, comprehensive soundproofing and an emphasis on space just some of the functional design elements integrated into these riverside apartments
Sense of place
Outdoor connections, honest materials, and an eclectic array of furnishings and fine art make visitors to the reinvented Southern Cross feel welcome
Open for business
There's no margin for error when it comes to hotel construction advance bookings dictate an on-time completion date. The new Ibis Hotel in Christchurch was no exception
Artistic investment
A former bank undergoes an extensive makeover including a baptism by fire before taking on a new role as regional art gallery
solid footing
Destined to remain a blank canvas, a gallery's floor nevertheless has to stand up to rigorous treatment and look good while doing it