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The inviting bed in this master bedroom has a lighter-than-air aesthetic – thanks to a pedestal base and discreet up lighting

A poured concrete surround forms this pool terrace – the tone of the concrete selected to tie in with the pool's granite coping tiles

This outdoor room with operable louvre roof extends the indoor living spaces and is in use year round – floor shadow plays are a bonus

The interplay of transparency and solidity across this facade breaks down the building's mass visually – plus, the blockwork provides thermal mass and the louvres allow cross ventilation 

Designer's brief: hide clutter and make spaces practical for everyday use – this clean-faced bedroom unit was part of the response

Consulting a culinary luminaire is easy in this kitchen with a bookcase bringing recipe proximity and a warm vibe to the party

Waimarie Lincoln University Science Facility, by Warren and Mahoney, creates an epicentre for advancing land-based disciplines – the demonstrably green hub walks the talk

Children, parents, guests – three wings and an upstairs means everyone has their space in this sprawling, sustainably minded rural home

The owners wanted a timeless bathroom – the responding restrained design features earthy handmade tiles and a curvaceous timber wall  

Industrial chic is the name of the game for this family/entertainers' kitchen, offering every high-tech touch along with distressed surfaces

Take a quick video tour of this impressive home in a top Queenstown lakeside development

Nokha Village Community Centre by Sanjay Puri Architects is a spectacular memorial to the owners' father – and a massive boon for the area