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To meet the needs of their growing family, these two architects added a functional, contemporary extension to their Victorian home

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The L-shaped design of this family home ensures its indoor and outdoor living areas are private from the surrounding area despite the site being quite open and exposed

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This is called the mango house for a reason. The spacious, open home is surrounded by old mango trees

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The architects of this home had to get creative when working with a small plot of land

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Slender benchtops, handleless joinery and folded metal planes on the island are all features of this contemporary kitchen design

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When renovating this home, the architect added a new guesthose as well as a bright, flexible room to be used year round

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When faced with demolishing a Victorian cottage, MRTN Architects decided instead to merge it into a new structure

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Austin Maynard Architects set out to solve some of the biggest societal challenges with this project, including housing affordability and aged care

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Designed to make the most of its lagoon setting, this family home also doubles as a holiday rental in a secluded location – by Platform 5 Architects

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A master of 20th-century architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the most famous architects of all time

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This kitchen downplays its functionality, letting sculptural forms and materials draw the eye

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Designed following a series of local forest fires, this home encompasses resilience

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A bold, contemporary addition creates an expansive, light-filled living zone at the rear of this reconfigured 1920s bungalow

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Why not turn creature comforts into feature comforts with a fireplace that warms toes and hearts – here are just a few ideas to spark your imagination

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This clifftop home incorporates stone from a nearby quarry as well as cedar panels throughout

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This extensive renovation integrates late modernist style with modern technologies and design

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This home’s landscaped terraces provide a platform for lounging areas that open up to the views, with long outdoor patios that recall the deck of an ocean-going ship

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Architect Andrew Maynard breaks the rules in the design of his combination family home and commercial office

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With generous sea views and the warmth of wood in the living areas, this renovation features a balancing palette of Resene paints

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Keyed into the cliff, the south side of this home is located largely underground, with the top floor the exception

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With two distinct sections, this home makes great use of concrete, steel framing and green space