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Not only does this scullery disappear into the cabinetry, when it is left on show its veneer wall finishes offer a continuation of the kitchen's own livery

Take a generous open-plan space, add an area rug and edge that with convivial furniture – instant intimate living zone from nowhere

This table top Halo basin, in French Grey, by Concrete Nation is constructed in concrete – the perfect inclusion for a semi-industrial vibe

Love that freestanding tub? Love getting in behind to clean it, too? The Aquatica Cita, back-to-wall tub in this bathroom makes keeping things clean easy

The flooring in this open kitchen space is stained oak timber in a striking herringbone pattern – this is in balance with the dramatic cabinetry

The new Conrad Shenzhen by Goettsch Partners is Hilton Worldwide’s first luxury offering within the prominent China gateway city

A soaring chapel becomes a modern psychological practice with interiors by Bureau Fraai – light touches include accentuating existing stained glass and a new maze-pattern carpet

CRA turns a former petroleum refinery plant in Trieste, Italy, into a waterfront battery park – the project testing innovative green energy solutions

With sustainability at its core, this home produces more energy than it consumes and saves water and electricity – attracting a NatHERS 8.3 star rating

Layers of greenery and a natural material palette feature in this landscape design that melds homage to the home's origins with a more contemporary air

This interior doesn't just connect with nature outdoors, it also brings it indoors – with a waterfall and organic-look staircase at its heart 

With a focus on the kitchen, this renovation revamps tired interiors, creating a vibrant and homely weekend retreat inspired by the colours of nature