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There's a sense in which we've established a layout plan that is the basis for nearly all new kitchens – one in which the island plays a dominant role. But while we may feel comfortable with using this plan as a template – because it works so well – we still want our own kitchen to have a distinctive style. And the mix of materials we select can have a big influence on this.

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Congratulations to all finalists: 2019 TIDA New Zealand Designer Kitchens Awards Award winning style is timeless, Hettich your home.

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In the details This comprehensive makeover results in a light, luxurious kitchen that complements the classic home and packs a wealth of functionality

Previous pages and above: Every surface and cabinet has been carefully deployed in this aesthetically pleasing, functional kitchen by designer Sarah Robertson, of Studio Dearborn. The kitchen has a rich materiality, with touches of brass seen in the tapware, cabinet handles, latches, light fittings and cabinet grills. Metal laminate faces on the fridge and oven connect with the metal on the stools, helping give the design the light-industrial accent that the owner/designer wanted

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What does luxurious imply when referencing a kitchen? Beautiful, tactile surfaces? Abundant natural light? Great work triangles and plenty of custom storage? This kitchen achieves all of this while deftly marrying to its period home.

The reworked kitchen forms part of designer Sarah Robertson’s own home – a 1920s Craftsman that has been in her husband’s family since 1940.

The original kitchen had already been replaced in the late 1980s, but the layout had been choppy, dark and closed off from other rooms.

To provide sufficient space for an enlarged kitchen-family living zone that also opens to the

dining area, Robertson first removed a former maid’s room and an existing bathroom.

“We wanted the new kitchen to feel original to this quaint home, which boasts original brass electrical switches, hardwood floors, plaster arches and French windows throughout,” she says. “We also really love industrial metal finishes, and so wanted to mix blackened steel and patinated brass into the kitchen finishes.”

The designer/homeowner also wanted the kitchen to be flooded with light all through the day, which required windows on all three walls.

“To achieve these things, we introduced new

windows into the kitchen – specified with black stained frames, unlacquered brass latches and window stays to match the original windows in the home,” the designer says. “To maximise window height, we added steel plates over window headers to meet structural codes.”

Modern ventilation technology allowed for the cooktop to be placed in front of a window, providing the cook with views while cooking.

Another key part of the material palette, a character walnut island benchtop brings warmth and patina to the workspace. And the interiors of all the cabinetry and bar cabinets are

crafted from the same dark walnut, as are the floating wall display shelves, bringing harmony and consistency in the design.

“Semi-industrial metal touches – both warm and cold – abound,” says Robertson. “Vintage industrial stools have a patina on their legs that matches the custom graphite laminate featured on both the front of the fridge and the oven door.

“Plus, hand-patinated brass wire cabinet door mesh matches the brass hardware, and window accents and lends a rustic feel. Custom light fixtures throughout the kitchen merge the patinated steel, warm brass and walnut.”

Above: The designer – also the homeowner – borrowed space from existing rooms and added more windows to create a larger, more light-filled workspace. Additional windows with black stained frames and similar latches were matched to the existing windows. A ceiling rangehood was utilised to allow the cooktop to be under one of the windows, so the chef can cook and look out to the deck at the same time.

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Kitchen designer: Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn Lighting design: Molly O’shea Ryan Cabinetry: White, painted, by Schrocks of Walnut Creek Countertops: Perimeter – Get Mist granite; island – walnut Sinks: Vigo Tapware: Watermark faucet, with Tapmaster foot pedal; Newport Brass filtered water dispenser Garbage disposal: InSinkErator Oven/hob: Thermador Rangehood: Futuro Futuro Microwave: GE Profile Dishwasher: Asko Refrigerator: Sub-Zero Tile: Akdo Smart technology: Charging outlet docking drawer Flooring: White Oak, existing Awards: US NKBA Kitchen Design Competition – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Adam Kane Macchia, Macchia Photo; and Tim Lenz

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“The countertop-to-ceiling splashback was a challenge,” says Robertson. “In the end, we chose a custom-mixed dark grout to pull the Asian statuary tiles together with the perimeter granite benchtops, at the same time adding a layer of texture to the entire kitchen.

“Since there was very little wall area in the kitchen, window casings were eliminated, allowing for more surface area for the tile to carry visual impact.”

The kitchen is as rich in storage solutions as it is in material presence. To ensure that not a centimetre of space was wasted, the cabinetry

was fitted with organisational elements – for example, benchtop-to-ceiling cabinetry flanks the sink utilising valuable corner space often wasted in kitchen layouts.

Individual custom storage solutions include a special drawer for tea storage; a deep, internally divided drawer for pots and saucepans; and a toekick drawer for the cat’s food bowl that slides away out of sight when not in use.

Technological helpers in the kitchen include a toe-kick water valve for hands-free tap use, an in-drawer charger outlet and an automated opener for the waste and compost drawer.

Facing page: The kitchen features a variety of niche storage solutions.

Benchtop-to-ceiling cabinetry extends into the corners of the kitchen, maximising usable space, and there are dedicated drawers for pots and pans and even tea storage.

Above: The kitchen is a few short steps from the dining area which has the same black-framed windows. The new space is open and light-filled.

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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

INTERNATIONAL

Today’s kitchens not only need to be functional and ergonomic workplaces – they should also be designed as the social hub of the whole home. It’s factors such as these that the judges in the Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – consider when deciding the winners, runners-up and highly commended

NEW ZEALAND DESIGNER KITCHEN WINNER CUBE DENTRO, LEONIE METGE RUNNER-UP TONI ROBERTS, KITCHEN ARCHITECTURE

entries in these awards.

The TIDAs start with awards within specific countries, and we’re

NEW ZEALAND IMPORTED KITCHEN

pleased to announce and feature four of those winners here.

WINNER MATISSE, ALAN BERTENSHAW RUNNER-UP DAMIAN HANNAH, GERMAN KITCHENS

Cube Dentro is the category winner for:

NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECT-DESIGNED KITCHEN

TIDA New Zealand – Designer Kitchen.

Urbane Projects is the category winner for: TIDA Australia – Designer Kitchen.

Eliska Lewis Architects is the category winner for: TIDA New Zealand – Architect-designed Kitchen.

Baahouse is the category winner for: TIDA Australia – Architect-designed Kitchen.

In each of these four winning entries, the designers have created a kitchen that extends above and beyond the expectations of its owners.

The next step is to be judged alongside other award-winning kitchens in their respective countries, to identify the TIDA New Zealand and the TIDA Australia Kitchen of the Year winners.

And those winners will go forward to our international awards, to ultimately identify the TIDA International Kitchen of the Year.

Trends and TIDA congratulate the winners featured here, and look forward to seeing how they progress through the next stages of the TIDAs.

WINNER ELISKA LEWIS ARCHITECTS RUNNER-UP BORRMEISTER ARCHITECTS

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WINNER: DESIGNER KITCHEN Leonie Metge, Cube Dentro, Auckland

Beautifully balanced Skilful design of this award-wining kitchen, not only ensures it ties in perfectly with the aesthetics of the contemporary rural home, it also greatly enhances the wider, open-plan living spaces

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With open-plan living now pretty much the norm in our homes, we can no longer consider kitchen design in isolation.

But it’s not just a case of making sure your new kitchen complements its adjacent living areas – a skilled designer can enhance the look and flow of the whole space.

Designer Leonie Metge took the opportunity to do just that when she was asked to create the kitchen for this large contemporary rural home.

Metge’s involvement in the project began at the concept stage, with the

space for the kitchen and scullery having already been allocated. And at this early point, she was able to make key changes that would have a dramatic effect on the way the kitchen integrates with the wider open-plan interior.

“The home is very architectural, with a high cathedral ceiling in the living areas, exposed black steel beams running throughout, and epoxy concrete-look flooring,” says Metge.

“To fit in, the owners wanted a contemporary kitchen with a semi-industrial

Previous pages: Total integration – this kitchen by designer Leonie Metge sits perfectly in the wider open-plan living areas of the contemporary family home. The kitchen achieves the owners request to make a statement, yet doesn’t over-dominate.

These pages: While the kitchen needed to tie in with the semi-industrial aesthetic of the home, the designer’s extensive use of timber veneer softens the mix of the other materials – stainless steel, black Dekton countertops and soft matt acrylic black cabinetry.

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Above: Creating a sense of symmetry was critical to the success of the design – as seen here in the design of cabinetry and the island around a central axis formed by the sink and freestanding cooker.

On the long axis, the table, island and veneer panel on the side wall all align perfectly.

Facing page: Double cavity slider doors in the same timber veneer as the rest of the kitchen provide a wide opening to the scullery when in use, but also mean it’s hardly noticeable when closed. With a double oven, dishwasher and sink, the scullery is fully equipped as a secondary cooking area.

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look. It needed to make a statement and, because it was in such an open space, we needed to make sure it didn’t look out of proportion.”

Lowering the ceiling in the allocated space helped give the kitchen definition and also a more intimate scale.

Metge says that while an all-black kitchen would have had the required industrial look, the effect could have been too hard. Instead, she opted for a softer mix of timber veneer and black, plus some use of stainless steel.

But instead of limiting the stained American White Oak veneer to the kitchen, she extended it into the dining area on one side and a study on the other – so further integrating the kitchen into the wider space.

It also provided a much neater solution for access to the master bedroom located off the dining area. Instead of an obvious opening, the wood panelling incorporates a secret door into the bedroom.

With the kitchen space now well defined, the designer established the layout of the functional requirements.

The owners host dinner parties for up to 20 people at the large dining table so, as well as having a freestanding cooker in the kitchen, there are double ovens in the scullery, plus a dishwasher and sink.

A more casual, day-to-day dining table for four is attached to the island bench.

“All the elements had to be carefully balanced. We had to make sure nothing over dominated,” says Metge.

“All the materials tie in with those in the rest of the house, and the result is a nice soft elegance.”

Designer: Leonie Metge, Cube Dentro Cabinetry: Prime Panels American White Oak Veneer with custom colour stain and clear polyurethane finish; Prime Laminate Black Velvet, soft matt; Prime Melamine Tahoe, walnut Cabinetry hardware: Hettich Arcitech soft close drawer runners and Hettich Sensys hinges Benchtops: Dekton Domoos, brushed stainless steel plate, American Oak timber Splashback: Kitchen – brushed stainless steel plate; scullery – black subway tiles from Tile Space Sinks: Kitchen – Burns & Ferrall Elleci Quadra ELGQ10540; scullery – Burns & Ferrall BFD540R15 Taps: Kitchen – Adesso Urban; scullery – Paffoni Red

Appliances: Ovens, refrigerator, dishwasher, ventilation – Fisher & Paykel Lighting: Cube Dentro custom made pendant Flooring: 3mm epoxy concrete overlay Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Winner Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Kallan MacLeod

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WINNER: ARCHITECT-DESIGNED KITCHEN Baahouse + Baastudio Architecture, Queensland

Well connected Pale and traditional, with just the right amount of detailing, this Hamptons style kitchen connects to disparate spaces as well as city outlooks Previous pages: The traditional, detail-rich charms of a Queenslander home are complemented with this Hamptons style kitchen by architects Baahouse + Baastudio Architecture.

Above: Given the level of detailing in the wider home, the Hamptons aesthetic is introduced in a simpler, more modern interpretation. The window on the left looks to the city.

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Nothing exists in a vacuum and this applies in particular when pursuing design harmony. A wealth of detail in one area, for example, can fast turn into excess when continued into another.

The brief to architect Claus Ejlersten for this kitchen was for it to connect with both the wider interiors and to the adjacent indoor-outdoor room and pool – as well as incorporating views to the city. The owners also wanted the kitchen to have a relaxed Hamptons style, sympathetic to the large Queenslander home.

With plenty of detailing seen in the home, Ejlersten designed the new kitchen in a more

pared-back, modern version of Hamptons style, with shaker-style drawers and stone benches.

“To achieve the relaxed outdoor connection required, we opened the kitchen to the alfresco room and pool beyond with large sliding doors – so the spaces flow together,” says Ejlersten.

However, connecting the kitchen with the wider interiors presented more of a challenge.

Located on the first floor, the kitchen area had a lower floor in relation to the rest of this level.

While this made it easier to link to the outdoors, it was also trickier to make the kitchen feel part of the dining and lounge area.

Architect: Claus Ejlersten, Baahouse + Baastudio Architecture Cabinetry manufacturer: Burgess Kitchens and Cabinet Makers Cabinetry: 2-pac finish Benchtops and scullery splashback: Caesarstone Organic White Kitchen splashback: Textured tile Kitchen sink: Lago, by Abey Taps: Franke, from Harvey Norman Oven and steam oven: Miele Cooktop: Miele, gas Rangehood: Miele, undermount Floors: Wood, from Queensland Timber Flooring Lighting: Project 20 Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Darren Kerr

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To achieve the latter, Ejlersten extended the high coffered ceilings into the kitchen along with the beadboard finish on the walls.

While the kitchen is oriented to face the outdoor zone and dining/living space, the architect also created a bay window on the other side of the workspace to take in views towards the city.

The prep sink is located in this area.

“As the kitchen was a large, open space we had limited room for a pantry. Instead, we introduced a scullery behind the main cooking wall.

This includes a dishwasher, microwave tower, extended bench space and plenty of storage.”

Above: High, ornate ceilings and beadboard wall finishes in the adjoining interior spaces are continued into the kitchen, creating a strong connection despite the drop in floor level in the kitchen area.

Left: Set directly behind the island, the cooking zone also draws the eye.

A room-length scullery behind this wall services the on-show kitchen.

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WINNER: ARCHITECT-DESIGNED KITCHEN Eliska Lewis Architects, Wanaka

Sunlight on marble Natural light plays on the marble and oak surfaces in this modern, airy entertainer’s kitchen where clutter is banished from sight Previous pages: The rich warmth of timber and the sheer coolness of white veined, black marble are celebrated in this new two-tone kitchen by Eliska Lewis Architects.

Above: The play of wood and black is seen throughout the kitchen – right down to the wood-and-black breakfast stools. In the wider context, there’s a wood-topped dining table, dark-stained and clear timber lounge cabinetry and darkstained wood courtyard walls.

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Context is an important consideration in any design, and this contemporary, natural kitchen proved no exception. The house is arranged around an internal courtyard behind the kitchen, while a covered outdoor room runs alongside and the living/dining area is directly in front. So, being central to proceedings, the kitchen had to offer a bold, clutter-free aesthetic.

The open-plan entertainer’s kitchen was designed by whole-house architect Eliska Lewis.

“The homeowners left us with a fairly open brief for the kitchen. What they did ask for was a modern black-and-wood material palette with

an emphasis on natural stone,” she says. “As one owner was a geologist with a keen eye on the characteristics of stone, he chose the feature island countertop and matching splashback.

“It was also important we went with these elements to connect with the surrounding mountain vistas that the property enjoys.”

The island’s sculptural waterfall benchtop and corresponding splashback are in honed black marble, with the cabinetry – finished in an oak veneer – providing a warm, contrasting backdrop. While the splashback plays up the contrast between black stone and warm wood,

the front of the island is in the same veneer as the cabinetry, continuing the material contrast.

Concealed lighting washes down the marble splashback, accentuating its jet honed surface Completing the kitchen’s two-tone look, the recessed strip cabinet pulls are also black, as are the melamine linings on some cabinet interiors.

On show to surrounding spaces, the kitchen had to be easy to keep neat and tidy, and having efficient cabinetry and storage were key to this.

“We designed full-height rear cabinetry to the left, dropping the height towards the right, to provide room for the discrete high clerestory

windows that bathe the kitchen in natural light.”

The functionality of the generous cabinetry is optimised by easy-access, advanced cabinetry hardware. For example, the cabinet door hinges over-extend to provide full and easy access to cabinet interiors. Similarly, the upper cabinet doors lift out and upwards, meaning hassle-free access to these harder-to-reach spaces.

“Working within the constraints of a fairly limited budget, we kept the overall form simple to allow more to be spent on seamless detailing and finishing – resulting in a warm and userfriendly space all round,” says Lewis.

Above: Recessed track spots above the benchtop provide a combination of both task or mood lighting and also highlight the rich black, honed marble countertop. Concealed strip lighting highlights the same stone’s use on the rear splashback, while high windows above the cabinetry let in morning sun. The timber floors provide an ideal backdrop to the finely finished wood and black workspace. Wood pendants complete the picture.

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Architect: Eliska Lewis Architects Cabinetry: Bestwood ­Natural Wood Veneer – American Oak; ­Interior – Bestwood Melamine, Carbon Velvet Cabinetry hardware: Blum Clip Top Blumotion 107 degrees soft close hinges; Blum Aventos HS Lift system Cabinet handles: Halliday & Baillie, matt black, anodised Benchtops: Island – Dark Marble slab with honed finish; perimeter – 316 stainless steel, satin brushed Splashback: Dark Marble slab with honed finish Sinks: Heritage Robiq double and InSinkErator MSeries 65, from Mojo Modern Joinery Flooring: European Oak, from Wanaka Wood Floors Lighting: Inlite track/spot lighting, from Halcyon Lighting; L ­ ED interior cabinet lighting, from Ambience Systems;­long pendants at island countertop – iO, from Clever Design Store Taps: Zucchetti Pan Gooseneck with Pull-out spray, from Robertson Oven: Fisher & Paykel 760 wide double oven unit Cooktop: Fisher & Paykel­900 Induction Hob Ventilation: Miele rangehood Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens –Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Simon Devitt

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Top: Budget expenditure saved by keeping the kitchen layout simple was put to good use on refined, wellfinished cabinetry detailing.

Middle: Upper cabinet doors open outwards and swing upwards on a sophisticated, labour-saving mechanism.

Lower: Even the space-efficient cabinet interiors contribute to the black on wood look in the kitchen.

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WINNER: DESIGNER KITCHEN Steve Gliosca, Urbane Projects, Perth

Standing out and fitting in A substantial island in exotic veined marble is matched with minimalist cabinetry and touches of natural timber – this kitchen offers both a focal point and a natural complement to the ocean outlooks

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A grand seaside home almost always comes with one particular design conundrum – how to introduce a dramatic entertainer’s kitchen without detracting from the all-important water views.

This contemporary kitchen by whole-house designer Steve Gliosca of Urbane Projects offers a master class in standing out while fitting in.

“The homeowners wanted the kitchen to be in keeping with the clean-lined home it forms part of,” says Gliosca. “They also wanted it to be used by several family members at once. To achieve the latter, we introduced a generous 4m-long island to deliver plenty of front-of-

house workspace, and a long scullery – complete with seaview end window – running full-length directly behind the kitchen.”

The sink is set in the island so the chef can prep and converse with guests at the same time.

The kitchen’s floor-to-ceiling wall cabinetry, rear of island drawers and the scullery together offer a wealth of storage and worksurfaces. Plus open shelving – both above the servery counter at left and in the visible end of the scullery – provides space for cookbooks or display items.

In addition, the breakfast bar is positioned along the seaside windows, so the family can

Previous pages: So, what colours go with the brilliant blue of the ocean?

This white and timber kitchen by Urbane Projects provides an ideal complement to the coastal scenery.

These pages: The long marble-clad kitchen island is the central feature and includes a fitted chopping board that can be positioned anywhere along the island. Other timber accents include the upper cabinetry behind the island, open shelving and the breakfast bar countertop.

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Above: An island surrounded by sea – well it almost looks that way. The substantial island provides plenty of room for prepping and includes a sink with a glass cover, ample drawer space and a dishwasher.

Right: The owners wanted the kitchen to accommodate several family members at once, so there’s plenty of room behind the island. The niche pulls are easy to clean and avoid clothes catching on proud handles.

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take tea and toast while gazing out to the ocean.

However, it’s the pared back look and choice of materials that really achieves the required balancing act between seascape and workspace.

“The centrepiece of the kitchen is the large waterfall island, finished in a rich, veined white marble,” says Gliosca. “The luxurious stone is matched with white cabinetry faces and both are offset by touches of natural timber.”

Besides for display shelves, timber is used on a sliding bench-fitted chopping board and on the perimeter upper cabinetry. The overlapping look of the chopping board is also echoed

Designer: Steve Gliosca, Urbane Projects Cabinetry: Cleaf Matrix, Noce Daniela,

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in another timber element. The breakfast bar extends over the side cabinetry as an understated, playful design element.

Recessed niche cabinetry handles contribute to a minimalist feel that avoids detracting from the views. On a more pragmatic note, they avoid clothing catching when more than one chef is operating in the kitchen at once.

“The island’s waterfall benchtop keeps this star feature simple in form, while the integrated fridge, concealed rangehood and a flush-set cooktop also contribute to the understated aspect of the kitchen design,” says the designer.

Left: Cooking with views. As well as looking to the sea on one side, the kitchen looks out across the dining and living areas to an outdoor room and swimming pool beyond. The outdoor room becomes one with the indoor entertainment zone with the retraction of two substantial sets of stacker doors. Strip ventilation in the kitchen at ceiling height avoided the need for a bulky extraction unit.

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Brilliant result From its eye-catching 3D splashback to its slim benchtops and advanced fittings, this kitchen by designer Kira Gray makes quite a splash

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So you’re renovating your home and have even extended at the rear to make more space for a larger, more functional entertainer’s kitchen.

Your next important step is to engage a talented professional designer to make sure that, after the groundwork, your new kitchen really delivers.

Such was the case for this stand-out kitchen by award-winning kitchen designer Kira Gray.

“The existing kitchen had been cramped and rather dark,” says Gray. “In its place, the owners wanted a light-filled kitchen with great visual impact and up-to-the-minute functionality.”

In response, the designer created a spacious,

eye-catching kitchen, with a central island and upper cabinetry in stained American white oak.

The wood surfaces tone in with the flooring and contrast the white under-counter cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Also in harmony are the slender, ultra-compact surface benchtops.

However, the starring surface in the design is the iridescent, 3D geometric tile splashback.

The cabinetry is user-friendly thanks to hightech Hafele fittings. The upper cabinets fold up at a touch, while pushing a small button draws them closed. There is also a corner carousel to bring more storage to a hard-to-reach, otherwise

wasted area, while a sliding door pantry beside the main fridge has a handy internal workbench.

“Running the wood grain and upper cabinet folds horizontally gives the kitchen a sense of having even more space,” says Gray. “Modern matching pendants complete the design picture.”

For a professional outcome for your kitchen, contact Kira Gray at Fyfe Kitchens, phone Kira: 027 271 4705, email: kira@fyfekitchens.co.nz, or simply head online: www.fyfekitchens.co.nz to save or see more: search 258441743 or fyfe kitchens at Trendsideas.com

Above left: Using the expanded available space to optimum effect, designer Kira Gray brings a wow factor and improved functionality to this family and entertainers kitchen.

The sleek kitchen includes touches like recessed pulls, F&P CoolDrawers and a benchtop hot-cold water tap.

Top and above: The iridescent splashback draws the eye in a design that also benefits from a wealth of clever cabinetry solutions. Concealed lighting highlights some features.

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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

The Trends International Design Awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding homes in a variety of countries.

A strong request from owners is for their new home to have plenty of natural light and to be well connected to outdoor areas, particularly at the rear of the home. The two winning family homes featured here address both those aspects in very different environments – one in a suburban setting and the other on a rural site with no close neighbours.

NEW ZEALAND DESIGNER NEW HOME WINNER O’NEIL ARCHITECTURE

Standing gracefully between established willows, this large home opens up to its environment with a lighterthan-air charm that belies its studied design

AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER NEW HOME WINNER DALECKI DESIGN

Fussy detailing is avoided in this new home, where sculptural forms, strong materiality and sustainability hold sway

WINNER: DESIGNER NEW HOME O’Neil Architecture, Christchurch

Light fantastic Standing gracefully between established willows, this large home opens up to its environment with a lighter-than-air charm that belies its studied design Previous pages: Walls of glass, deep overhangs and prominent parapet bands create a horizontal emphasis in this home by O’Neil Architecture, with interiors by Lume Design.

Above: The entry has serene shoji-like, dark-framed frosted glass doors and a wall sculpture by artist Don Service.

Facing page: The formal lounge is a double-height volume, while the long living zone includes the kitchen and entry to a separate dining area.

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One plus of living on a rural site with no close neighbours is the option to open up your home to the environment without issues of privacy.

This house makes the most of that opportunity.

The brief for architectural designers Darren O’Neil and David Rea of O’Neil Architecture was for a large, modern and timeless family home.

“The home had to be functional and flowing, with an open layout suitable for family living, and an emphasis on connecting to the outdoors at every opportunity,” says O’Neil. “At the same time, we also had to protect the mature weeping willows on the site and make sure they

were appreciated in the home’s key outlooks.”

Taking all these factors into account, O’Neil and Rea created an expansive, light-filled home that threads elegantly between the tall willows.

In regard to layout, the home’s impressive double height entry hall leads, left to the garage, right to the long living, dining, kitchen wing and straight ahead to bedrooms and a media room.

Upstairs, there are the large master suite, an office, the library and more bedrooms.

However, while all these spaces fit neatly into a practical layout, it’s the home’s clean, crisp aesthetic that really makes it shine.

Above: Testament to the skill of Metzger Builders as well as O’Neil’s, the airy living spaces required exact finishes, with no kickboards or ceiling cornices to hide mistakes. In conjunction with the predominantly glass walls, clerestory windows give the living area ceiling a floating effect.

Facing page: The dining room steps down from the adjacent living zone.

Oversized custom pieces – including a ‘Fandango’ pendant by Hive – balance the grand scale of the home.

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“The home connects with its green outlooks via long stretches of floor-to-ceiling glass which are balanced by generous overhangs, providing shade and protection,” says David Rea. However, the deep overhangs are only one of several reasons that the home looks so serene and harmonious. The simple, clean forms are accentuated by the lack of distracting details such as exterior roof gutters. Plus the house has two strong vertical elements that both contrast and complement its overall horizontality – the double-height entry and double-height lounge.

In addition, the home is designed to look

like it is actually constructed from walls of glass, rather than solid walls punctuated by windows.

To this end, the steel structure holding up the home is disguised in some areas as dense window framing – structural support not hiding in the woodwork, but rather in the windows.

“Clerestory windows add to the lightness of the interiors, too,” says O’Neil. “These provide a breathing space between the windows below and ceiling above, creating a floating effect.”

Contributing to the crisp, planar aesthetic, the tile floors run out past the windows to same-level exterior decking and the ceiling also

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Above: The feature staircase in the hall is not what it seems, with cantilevered steel members clad with concrete to create the effect.

Facing page, upper: Elegance is to the fore in the home’s master suite, where stacking doors open the bedroom to its deck on two sides.

Facing page, lower: The atmospheric master ensuite includes the dark, shimmery tones of glass mosaics.

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extends past the walls as the soffits of the home.

Lastly, the height and proportions of various elements are connected. For instance, the top of the chimney flu lines up with the home’s upper parapet. And the dining room, a few steps down from the living zone, lines up with the bottom of the clerestory windows in that larger room.

The idea of complex design used to simple, strong effect is seen in miniature in the entry stair. This looks like concrete steps held up by glass, but in reality the staircase is underpinned by substantial cantilevered steel elements which are surfaced in concrete. The proud ends are caps

added on the outside of the glass balustrade that conceal the tricky steel-to-glass fixings.

The interior design, along with the kitchen and bathroom design, fell to the team at Lume Design.

Having so much natural light flooding into the interiors gave the ability to mix up the materials and finishes, says designer Jeff Merrin.

“Dark stained quarter cut American white oak was used to add visual texture in the kitchen, entrance, wine cellar and the library, while oversize custom pieces were designed to balance the grand scale of the home, light fittings included.”

Designer: O’Neil Architecture – Darren O’Neil and David Rea Interior design, kitchen and bathrooms: Lume Design Builder: Metzger Builders Kitchen manufacturer: Fineline Joinery Landscaping: Outerspace Landscapes Cladding: Celcrete and Alucobond Roofing: Solar rib and Arden Torch-on, installed by CS Roofing and JPS Roofing Window joinery: Rylock Pacific Thermal Kitchen cabinetry: Bestwood – finished in Dusky Elm; Prime Panels, finished in Resene Half Marino Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Caesarstone, Shitake, on back bench and majority of island; Caesarstone, Snow, on balance of island and in scullery Splashback: Caesarstone, Shitake; lowiron glass in scullery Tapware: Hansgrohe Ovens: Miele – pyrolytic; speed oven Hob: Milele, induction Ventilation: Sirius Fridge freezer: Samsung Main flooring: Cavalier Bremworth Inscape, colour Dove Floor tile: Porcelanosa Egeo Blanco Wallcoverings: Living room fireplace wall – Osborne & Little wallpaper Zingrina; master bedroom – Romo Arbor Beads wallpaper Paint: Resene – Exterior, Half Ash; Interior, Merino Vanity: Resene Bokara Grey Vanity bench: Caesarstone, Jet Black Basin: Apaiser Sanctum Tapware: Stick Shower fittings: Stick, Hansgrohe Heating: Gas fire, heatpump, hydronic underfloor heating powered by heatpump Control systems: Elite Automation Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Armstrong

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Left: Seen from the sheltered outdoor entertaining space, the crisp, contemporary kitchen by Lume Design works well with the clean lines of the wider entertainment space. The interior designers gave the kitchen cabinetry a frame of its own and extended the long island countertop beyond that as a casual breakfast area. A window forms the kitchen splashback, while the thicker of the vertical fenestrations within the clerestory windows is actually a structural steel support.

WINNER: DESIGNER NEW HOME Dalecki Design, Perth

Heart of light Fussy detailing is avoided in this new home, where sculptural forms, strong materiality and sustainability hold sway Previous pages: Timber cladding, dark brickwork and a painted steel garage door come together to create a compositional balanced facade on this home by Dalecki Design.

This page: On entry, guests look through the stairs and a breeze block wall to the central courtyard.

Facing page: The living zone’s dark tones balance the natural light that floods into the room. The darker hues also make the room feel cosy at night.

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Wrapping round a sheltered, private open-air space, courtyard homes attract plenty of natural light and connect the indoors with the outdoors at every turn – a great blueprint for this green home.

The homeowners’ brief was for a light-filled, passive-solar home with a strong mixed material palette and fluid links to the outdoor spaces and nature, says designer Janik Dalecki.

“In addition, the design had to offer distinct living zones, so the owners’ children could have a sense of their own space when they are older.”

The home’s emphasis on materiality is seen right from the street, the front facade a pleasing

composition of rich, warm timber, dark brick cladding and white render – with the garage in dark steel. Apart from the steel, these surfaces feature in various ways throughout the home, as does the white breeze block of the front fence.

“And it’s the materiality that draws you into the home, as well,” Dalecki says. “The warm timber cladding wraps in under the wall plane to form the soffits. At the front entry, the wood extends right inside the hall, leading the way.”

A few steps inside, the hallway soars up to 2.5 levels in height. As well as creating drama, the lofty proportions allow for large clerestory

Previous pages: A feature cast-in-situ concrete wall with all imperfections retained offers a rugged counterpart to the polished concrete floor. The latter acts as a heat sink in the home – soaking up the day’s rays to then release the warmth back into the interior at night, when the air is cooler. A Rolf Benz sofa, Herman Miller Crosshatch chair, and Tom Dixon Offcut side table are some key pieces in the open-plan space, along with a Sahar Tessuto rug, and Gubi Grashoppa floorstanding light.

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windows to access the northern light and lighten up what is often the darkest part of a home.

“Along with a dramatic height, the hallway includes a wall in the same dark brick as the cladding, with designated bricks arranged to create a pattern that lightens in density as it rises. Another feature of the entry space is the riserless staircase, with treads in jarrah repurposed from the original home on the site.”

Riserless stair treads bring the advantage of transparency when looking from the front door down the hall and through a see-through breeze block wall to the central courtyard.

The home is efficiently arranged, with three bedrooms and a secondary lounge/play room upstairs, and the main living and dining zone, master suite, and other spaces downstairs – an ideal separation for teenage years ahead.

At the end of the hall, by the breeze block wall, the living and dining zone is directly to the left, with the kitchen at the near end of the room.

As with the home, the kitchen lacks fussy detail, such as cabinet handles, to let its materiality shine.

The living area also includes the dark brick for one of its two feature walls. The other is in in situ-cast concrete with all imperfections

retained. The rugged latter surface also connects with the polished concrete floor slab.

One side of the living space includes floor-toceiling windows looking out to an ornamental pond while the other side opens up via sliders to the courtyard, outdoor dining area and pool.

“The home’s orientation allows the sun to penetrate via the courtyard directly into the main living areas, heating the exposed concrete slab.

The concrete’s thermal mass acts as a heat sink, releasing warmth back into the rooms at night.”

Passive control over temperature is added in other ways, too. The pond outside the living

room helps cool warm summer breezes before they travel through the home. And to further maximise solar gain in winter, the alfresco area is pulled away from the main living zone, providing another, lower angle for the northern sun to penetrate deep into the interior.

Other green factors are Low-E glazing, a solar power unit, an in-ground rainwater collection tank and a heat pump hot water system.

Given that the home covers a large area of the site, rooftop gardens were introduced as additional landscaping. Every room in the home, upstairs and down, looks out to nature.

Above left: The upstairs lounge – or playroom – has similar finishes to the living room directly below.

Furniture in this room includes a Tom Dixon Offcut side table, a Rolf Benz coffee table, Rolf Benz cushions, and another Sahar Tessuto rug.

Above: The master ensuite has a luxury aesthetic with the vanity finished in walnut veneer with a white engineered stone benchtop.

Marble-look engineered-stone wall tiles complete the look.

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House designer: Janik Dalecki, Dalecki Design Builder: Limitless Building Kitchen designer: Dalecki Design Interior design and landscape design: Dalecki Design and Limitless Building Pool design: Dalecki Design Cladding: Weathertex; Elements Zinc bricks, by Austral Bricks; black mortar Roof: Colorbond Windows: Jason Windows, residential and commercial ranges, custom black, Garage door: Tower sectional garage door, finished in Colorbond Monument Breeze blocks: Brikmakers masonry blocks – 150 Series Main flooring: Burnished concrete Stair treads: Recycled jarrah, stained black Stair balustrading: Perforated metal, black powdercoat Paint: Dulux Lighting: Radiant Lighting Kitchen cabinetry: Egger laminate in black under bench and Polytec laminate in Black, Woodmatt overhead Kitchen benchtops: Bianco Romano granite, brushed Splashback: Smoked, bronzed mirror Kitchen sink and mixer: Abbey Oven, microwave, cooktop, dishwasher: Siemens Rangehood: Schweigen Ensuite vanity: Polytec veneer in Florentine Walnut Ensuite vanity splashback: Caesarstone in Calacatta Nuvo Vanity handles: Tilla Handle by Kethy, black stained timber with copper stems; Tilla Radio Knob, black painted with brass plated ring Ensuite tiles: Interno 9 Silver Italian rectified porcelain in Natural finish by ABK; Trilogy Sky Smoke Italian rectified porcelain in soft finish by Panaria Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Dion Robeson

Facing page: Pulling the covered alfresco dining area away from the living zone optimises solar penetration onto the concrete floor slab, which acts as a heat sink.

This page: The upstairs lounge overlooks a roof garden and the alfresco dining area below that includes a Vitra furniture setting.

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Character and lifestyle Strong and dramatic on the outside, spacious, light-filled and well-organised on the inside, this GJ Gardner family home in Wanaka really is all about living your best life Above, facing page top and middle left: This two-storey GJ Gardner Wanaka showhome responds to its lake and mountain setting and offers a relaxed family lifestyle. Creature comforts include a modern gas fire, a state-of-the-art heating system and relaxed outdoor connections. The house includes many touches that turn a residence into a much-loved family home, such as a pleasing hexagon tile kitchen splashback and a long window seat with storage.

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When the setting’s one of the prettiest places on Earth, it makes sense to design a home that does justice to the surroundings. This character home by GJ Gardner Wanaka achieves just that.

The dramatic stone and Linea mix on this showhome speaks to the wider alpine setting and also reflects the home’s rugged durability, says GJ Gardner franchisee owner Nick Tapper.

“And the four bedroom, two bathroom home is suited to its natural lifestyle environment in other ways, too. The interiors are light-filled, spacious and user friendly – ideal if your family likes to live life to the max and wants a home

that will support that, now and into the future.”

And user friendly really does mean just that.

Large windows and french doors offer great indoor-outdoor flow from the living spaces and the master bedroom, while locating the home’s master suite downstairs and the other bedrooms upstairs means there’s privacy and space for all.

Similarly, the second lounge or media room means the home has separate social hubs, so the conversation can be humming along in one place while a gaming console hums away in another.

The modern kitchen, complete with Fisher & Paykel appliances, is a few steps from the

dining table and rear deck. And the dining area has an extended bay window seat with storage.

A warm house in a cooler climate, the home includes a cosy Escea gas fire and an advanced condensing gas boiler/radiator central heating.

The long living zone has quiet, low upkeep engineered timber planks in Haro Oak White.

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Above: The four bedrooms are as light-filled and view-centric as the public spaces and feature soft-to-thetouch Godfrey Hirst carpet.

Left: The home is clad in schist stone, stone veneer and James Hardie Linea, with the gabled roof in Alpine Tray iron Longrun – more than a match for the changeable climate.

An alfresco dining area with outdoor fireplace is at the front, while the double garage access is to the side.

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Make it personal Warm, cool, inviting, or atmospheric – a deft choice of colour has a major impact on your project Standing out or seamlessly fitting in are often roles that fall to paint finishes.

However, there are other ways that a paint choice can make the difference to a project.

For this project, designers Yellowfox and QPC Build Group opted to add colour to the master bedroom to differentiate the private space from the rest of the home.

Plus, introducing a slightly darker, moodier colour to the walls – Resene Tuna – and leaving both the trims and ceilings in Resene Half Black White helps to frame the private and generous-sized bedroom.

The dark tone also makes the bedroom’s custom feature wooden shutters pop.

Resene Tuna was carried right through the room to luxurious effect. A matte finish, such as Resene SpaceCote Flat, brings extra depth and luxe to dark colours.

The paint introduced a strong sense of character in its own right, and this look is accentuated when paired with darker linens and drapes. The result is a characterfilled retreat that is refined and elegant.

The designers chose Resene for the rest of the interior, too, including opting for

Resene Half Gravel in the powder room.

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Wide open spaces Nestled into the land yet designed to capture panoramic outlooks of the Kinloch Golf Course designed by Jack Nicklaus, this Landmark Homes showhome outside Taupo makes for an ideal country family home

Homes on modest sites often have to make the most of limited interior space to achieve a great end result. Then there are houses designed to stretch out across the land and engage with wider settings. This Landmark Homes showhome falls into the latter, roomy category.

Located on the award-winning Kinloch Golf Course – the only Jack Nicklaus-designed course in the country – this large four-bedroom home showcases the quality and essence of the whole Landmark range, says Steven Painter, co-franchisee of Landmark Homes Taupo.

“Designed with both luxury and lifestyle in

mind, the 285.8m2 home’s expansive open-plan living spaces are ideally complemented with a contemporary, classic lodge feel,” says Painter.

Large sliding doors off the kitchen, dining, family spaces and separate formal lounge area, ensure the home has an easy indoor/outdoor flow, making it an entertainer’s dream as well as being ideal for a growing family.

The living zone’s generous glazed walls take in the golf course, Kinloch Lodge and beyond – however, this particular design would make the most of any rural or otherwise generous setting.

As well as spacious interiors, great outdoor

Facing page: Low on the land but with great visual appeal, this Landmark Homes showhome is nestled on the Kinloch Golf Course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Vertical shiplap cedar cladding complements James Hardie Oblique Linea on the facade, while the timber boardwalk leads to a solid front door.

Above: Over-sized tinted sliders make the interior something of a viewing station from which to take in the verdant golf course setting.

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Top: The formal lounge with gas fire can be opened up to the outdoors and the adjacent main living zone, or be separated off as needs require.

Above: The character kitchen has upper cabinetry in recycled elm, while the chunky breakfast bar is in Formica Planked Urban Oak. The fashionably slender benchtops are in Silestone quartz. The appliances are Fisher & Paykel and the kitchen is supported by a hidden walk-in pantry.

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connections and an abundance of natural light, the home has a charm and personality all its own.

The first thing visitors to the Taupo showhome notice is that while it lies low on the land, it also has a strong visual appeal. Vertical shiplap cedar cladding is contrasted with James Hardie Oblique Linea to pleasing effect, while a timber boardwalk leads to a large timber front door that opens to a welcoming entry foyer.

The home’s low pitch, ColorCote Zinacore Styleline Ribbed Profile hip roof blends into the surroundings. This provides reassuring all weather, all season protection.

“Inside the home, the 3m-high ceilings in the foyer, lounge, kitchen and dining area create a dramatic feeling of spaciousness,” says Painter.

The home is designed around a family lifestyle, with the generous master suite in one wing and the children’s bedrooms in the other.

And the cosy formal lounge complete with gas fire can be separated by a sliding door – so there are plenty of teenage/parent options.

The master suite makes for an ideal parental retreat, and includes a modern ensuite and large walk-in wardrobe, with make-up station.

And a must for a family home, particularly

in a country setting, there’s plenty of space for storage, cars, a boat or, even in this particular setting, a golf cart – thanks to a spacious garage.

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Far left: The master ensuite includes a walk-in wardrobe complete with make-up station. The contemporary table top basins on the wall-hung vanity are matched with advanced Methven tapware. The latter also features in the dedicated laundry.

Above: Quiet, hard-wearing and attractive Belle Pinnacle Oak Lime Wash planks feature in the living spaces while the bedrooms – and the garage – are fully carpeted.

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Propeller driven Organising the space planning within three ‘blades’ radiating from a central node was just one of the innovative features that ensured this home met all of the owner’s requirements

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When architects SPF:a were initially approached to create a home for this Bel Air hilltop site, it wasn’t immediately clear what direction the design would take.

Principal Zoltan E Pali says that given its prominent position above a relatively developed neighbourhood, the home needed to meld into its surrounding, while at the same time making the most of sweeping views of the Los Angeles Basin from the Getty Center to Long Beach.

But it also had to meet some very specific requirements from the owner.

“She wanted a luxurious house in which she could put on large events and host her extended family,” says Pali.

“Yet she also wanted it to feel warm and welcoming.”

Balancing scale, views and comfort would prove to be the biggest challenge in the design of the 1675m2 home. And to meet that challenge, SPF:a came up with an innovative layout.

“To meet all these demands, we needed the home’s spaces to flow into one another with ease. Our answer was to organise the

Above: To make the most of unobstructed views of the Los Angeles basin from the Getty Center to Long Beach, architect SPF:a designed this three-storey home with a Y- or propeller-shaped plan. This also helped break up the mass of the 1675m2 home, creating a welcoming feel despite its overall size. Shown here are the ground and first floor levels, with the basement burrowed into the hill below. The top floor is dedicated to the home’s private spaces and is wrapped in a glass curtain wall comprising panels of varying widths and opacity.

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Above: As well as providing access to the different views from the site, the Y-shaped plan also created three different outdoor spaces – the entry courtyard to the right, the pool and outdoor living areas to the left, and a more private, garden courtyard behind.

Facing page: Visitors encounter the dynamic glass and steel staircase when they first enter the home.

This sits at the centre of the Y plan, giving a clear sense of how the house is organised.

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plan across three ‘blades’ that radiate from a central node.”

The result is a three-storey structure in the shape of a Y or three-winged propeller, with a dynamic glass and steel staircase extending through the core.

“The staircase provides a very straightforward guide to the vast home’s circulation, while at the same time it visually joins what would otherwise be disparate areas in one’s line of sight.”

Two of the storeys sit above ground, while the basement floor burrows into

the hill below. On the ground floor are the entry and communal spaces – living, dining, kitchen, pool and outdoor areas – while the top floor is dedicated to the home’s private spaces.

Dividing the house into its three wings also effectively reduces the scale of the building, and allows nearly all rooms to access the range of views.

“The upper southwest and southeast wings hold the master and a ‘mini master’ for guests, both of which have 270° views of the city and ocean due to their slim profile.

Above: Ground floor living areas – both indoor and outdoor – make the most of the sweeping views.

Right: As well as a cinema, sauna, massage and exercise areas, the lower level contains this small lounge, next to a 1000-bottle wine cellar.

Facing page, top: The family room sits at the opposite end of the ground floor to the more formal seating area, and takes in views to the west.

Facing page, lower: The dining space is at the centre of the Y plan, at which point the glass panels are curved.

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In contrast, two smaller bedrooms in the northern wing look out onto the hillside and rear garden and have an intimate feel – like being in a treehouse.”

All this access to views is enhanced by the large expanses of glass on the ground and first floor, which are the result of further innovative approaches.

SPF:a creative director Judit M Fakete says the light in Los Angeles can be both calming and energising.

“As the house is high above the city with almost no visual impediments, we

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wanted to capture the spirit of these two qualities,” she says.

“The huge panes of glass provide the inhabitants with a strong connection to nature and the daily rhythm of light.”

The glass curtain wall wrapping all of the top floor is a highly sophisticated system, custom developed in part with Schuco/Glasbox.

It consists of five different widths of glass, which were produced with four levels of opacity – clear, reflective, translucent and opaque – achieved by specialised

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films that were laminated into the panels.

As a result, the upper level achieves varying levels of privacy despite being fully glazed, and also provides an everchanging, shimmering facade.

“At times, the upper level seems to disappear into reflections of the sky,” says Pali.

In another innovation, the dramatic bends in the facade at the centre of the home were formed from three curved glass panels, and include motorised, curved glass doors.

The ground floor outdoor area has its own kitchen, two firepits and an LED-lit pool. All roof, balcony and hardscape water is directed into a 26,500 litre underground tank for landscape irrigation.

On the other side of the house, the garage is also a multi-use space – it can convert to an event space that completely opens on two sides to allow through views.

Meanwhile, the basement contains a home theatre, gym, spa, cedar sauna and a wine room big enough for 1000 bottles.

A service kitchen on this level acts

as a commercial kitchen for caterers to use when the owner is entertaining. For transfer of prepared plates, a dumb waiter connects it to the pantry behind the main kitchen on the ground floor.

For Pali, the success of the project lies in the way the plan kept the spaces intimate despite it being a large home.

“The plan organises the site into three different areas of usage,” he says. “Once the organisational principle was established, it pretty much designed itself – everything just fell into place.”

Above, left: At one end of the first floor sits the master suite, with large sliding glass panels that open up to the shaded balcony. At the other end is the cantilevered ‘mini master’ – the perfect suite for guests.

Above and left: The ensuite for the ‘mini master’ enjoys a direct view to the Getty Center on the hill in the distance.

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Architect: SPF:a, Zoltan E Pali, Judit M Fakete Builder: Tyler Development Roofing: Sarnafil PVC roofing system Doors and windows: Sliding doors – Sky-Frame, Metal Window Corporation; fixed windows – Schuco/ Glasbox Decking: Kebony Air conditioning: Premium Mitsubishi VRF Lighting: Lutron Homeworks QS Home automation: Sony 4K HDR Projector, Dolby Atmos sound system using Wisdom speakers/ subwoofers and Lab Gruppen amplifiers Home theatre: Crestron Veneer: Rift Sawn White Oak cabinets, doors, and panelling Main level flooring: Moca Cream Dark Limestone Master bathroom: Fantini faucets, Neorest toilets, Antonio Lupi bathtub Guest bathrooms: Fantini faucets, BluStone bathtubs Appliances: Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, U-Line.

Surface materials: Natural stone, Corian, Silestone, Italian porcelain tile Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Matthew Momberg and Bruce Damonte

Left: The outdoor area is a complete entertaining zone, with an LED-lit pool, a kitchen, outdoor dining and lounge settings, and two firepits.

Above: All roof, balcony and hardscape water is directed into a 26,500 litre underground storage tank for use in landscape irrigation.

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bathrooms

At one with nature This bathroom transformation includes a reworked glass atrium, the rich look of exotic stone and strong, pared back sculptural elements

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Bathroom design often pursues a feeling of serenity, but the job is made easier when the space already shares a strong connection with nature. Such was the case with this transformed master ensuite by designer Darren James.

“Most of the existing ensuite was completely reconfigured and reconstructed. However, the angular ceiling plane and glass atrium were both retained as stand out design features in the space,” says James.

“We did alter the atrium slightly – changing from a six-panel gridded glass fenestration to a seamless column of three glass pieces with a

dark powder-coated frame work and a new set of louvres, to increase the airflow into the space.

“The ensuite is on a corner of the home, so capturing the 90° views onto the land from the atrium created focus and direction for the room.”

The original bathroom had included heavy, built-in elements, and the owners wanted to replace that look with a lighter, more seamless flow and aesthetic.

Catering for two, the ensuite’s long open walk in shower has two showerheads, while on the other side of the blade wall, the cantilevered vanity has double his and hers basins.

Previous pages: Reworked atrium windows add to the immediate connection to nature in this transformed master ensuite by Darren James Interiors.

Above left: A blade wall provides privacy for the shower zone and supports the cantilevered vanities.

Large-format porcelain sheet creates the look of exotic stone.

Above: The wooden dressing table is another natural touch in the space.

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Designer: Darren James, Darren James Interiors Builder/cabinet manufacturer: Darren James Interiors Vanity countertop: Solid Corian in Glacier White Vanity basin: Barcelona Basin 64 in Quarrycast engineered limestone and quartz, from Victoria and Albert Taps: Eccentric wall outlet and mixer in Graphite, from Rogerseller Dressing table: Solid walnut with Satin clear polyurethane finish Tub: Delight design, in Corian, by Du Pont Design, from CASF Tub filler: Bath/hand shower diverter, floor mount, in Aged Iron, by Brodware Shower fittings: City Plus hand shower slider set with Duo Shower rail, in Aged Iron, by Brodware Flooring: Tajin Gris porcelain tile, honed, from Ace Stone and Tile Wall tiles: Tajin Gris porcelain tile, honed finish; Naturali Marmi Laminam and Bianco Lasa Bocciardato porcelain tile, all from Ace Stone and Tile Lighting: Domi Wall Sconce in Grey, from Articolo; Knee Deep LED downlight, from Caribou Ventilation: Tastic Neo Vent Module, from IXL Appliances Accessories: Avenir range, in Graphite, from Rogerseller Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Toby Scott

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Above: The depth of the blade wall allowed for recessed soap niches on the shower side and also space to recess the medicine cabinet above the vanities on the other side.

Facing page: Graphite and Aged Iron finishes on accessories and furniture add a semi-industrial touch and at the same time connect visually with the dark-toned wood and stone-look sheet walls and floors in the room.

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Natural materials feature strongly in a room that is already so connected with the verdant world just beyond the windows. The leading surface is large-format porcelain sheeting with the look of veined marble. This exotic surface is complemented by wood accents and fixtures in an Aged Iron finish. These materials also connect back to other finishes in the home. For example, the custom-designed dressing table is in solid walnut, adding warmth to the design and referencing the bedroom’s timber joinery.

In a pared back bathroom design, achieving sufficient storage is often tricky. Here, Darren

James gained adequate storage by recessing the mirror cabinets back into the dense blade wall, avoiding the need for drawers below the vanity.

Another request from the homeowners was to have privacy for the bathroom toilet without it being actually built behind any walls.

“To achieve this, we designed a custom metal frame, powder-coated matt black, with a frosted grey laminated glass in keeping with the black highlights throughout the home.”

This discreetly screened the toilet cubicle from the rest of the space, while allowing the occupant filtered views of the atrium windows.

Family features The featured master ensuite and family bathroom in this home, boast the same material palette – but there are differences Cohesion is a great word when it comes to interior design, and the two upstairs bathrooms seen here, along with a powder room downstairs, all share common traits.

Both bathrooms feature wall-hung oak vanities, black brushed stainless steel tapware, tiled surfaces, quirky ceiling-hung matte black ladder heated towel rails, and concealed LEDs on motion sensors that light up when anyone enters the rooms.

The bathrooms’ designers, Yellowfox and QPC Build Group, chose materials that complemented each other and also

the rest of the contemporary home. The oak adds warmth to the spaces, while the tiles, black tapware and use of LEDs add the appropriate modern look and feel.

And the downstairs powder room follow the same warm meets modern aesthetic.

However there are differences. As well as having a single basin in the ensuite, versus two in the main bathroom, the family bathroom also includes a freestanding tub and a recessed mirror cabinet. Another important shift between the spaces is the shower stall design.

Facing page: Centre of attention – in this family bathroom, the freestanding tub is theatrically positioned at the end of the room, forming part of a wet zone along with the walk-through shower.

Above: Two curvaceous white top-mounted vanity basins connect with the shape of the tub, while offering a pleasing contrast to the oak vanity.

The large mirror conceals a partly inset medicine cabinet and, along with other elements in both bathrooms, this is accentuated with concealed LED lighting to dramatic effect.

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Above: A corridor leading from master bedroom to master suite is home to a comprehensive walkin wardrobe, complete with plenty of drawers, display and clothes-hanging spaces. The robe has a large floor to ceiling mirror at one end to make it feel open. As with several elements in both the bathrooms, the generous-sized wardrobe features concealed floor lighting which acts as a nightlight leading to the bathroom. Both bathrooms also have ducted and underfloor heating.

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The designers felt the main bathroom layout worked best with a glass-divide, walk-through shower. Opting for a frameless glass shower in the long, narrow room meant they could create a wet area at the end of the bathroom, with the bathtub positioned directly behind the shower.

However, in the master ensuite, the designers went with a floor-to-ceiling tiled shower stall. This anchors the long vanity bench, while at the same time providing privacy between vanity and shower.

Hanging heated towel rails in both

bathrooms draw the eye. However, these are also practical choices as the hanging rails are very handy to use. Another quirky element is seen in the ensuite – a window that can be rendered clear or frosted with the simple touch of a button. see more images online: search 347509229 at Trendsideas.com see more: search modern bathrooms at Trendsideas.com

Bathroom designers: Yellowfox and QPC Build Group Architect: Brendan Rawson Builder: Alex Coburn, QPC Cabinetry design and manufacture: Kitchen Makers Cabinetry: Vanity fronts and panels in American white Oak with clear lacquer finish Basin: Elite Cervo oval basin in Snow quartz Taps: Loft brushed black stainless steel Shower fittings: Loft, brushed black stainless steel, from Elite Bathroomware Shower stall: Custom shower drain and glass to match the Loft tapware, from Oben Tub: Cervo, acrylic, from Elite Bathroomware Tiles: Sintra Taupe

Hot water systems: Rinnai gas hot water Paint: Resene Toilet: Parisi L’hotel wall-hung toilet suite with softclose seat; push plate in brushed black stainless steellook vinyl to match tapware Lighting: LED down lights and LED strip lights, from Platform Electrical Ventilation: Fonko Walk-in wardrobe: Prime Melamine in Anthracite Accessories: DC Short hanging rail frame in black; Loft toilet roll holder and towel rail

Top: The master ensuite includes a window that turns to frosted and back to clear with the push of a button. The wall-hung vanity achieves a greater sense of floor space in the room in visual terms and is easy to clean under.

Above: The designers wanted to add colour to the master bedroom to differentiate the space from the rest of the home. Adding a slightly darker, moodier colour to the walls and leaving the trims white, helps to frame the room and also makes the custom wooden shutters pop and frame the room.

Story by Charles Moxham Photography by George McNabb

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Heart of oak Limited space in this apartment’s upper floor called for an innovative approach to providing maximum storage for the bathroom and two bedrooms Above: Cantero Architecture’s renovation of the first floor of this terraced home makes the most of views to a courtyard and private garden at the back of the house, while an innovative approach to storage provides a more efficient use of the limited space available.

Facing page: The bathroom’s wet area containing the bath tub and shower also takes in garden views.

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While original inner city homes certainly have location in their favour, they usually made poor use of the limited available space inside, and this included having poor storage options. This was particularly so in bedrooms and bathrooms.

Resolving these issues often requires some ‘outside the box’ thinking, which is what architect Inmaculada Cantero Tamayo applied to the renovation project shown here.

The central Amsterdam apartment is in a terraced residential building, with its typically deep and narrow interior layout.

But the building did have views on both

sides – out to the street at the front and to a courtyard and private garden at the back.

“Having a strong connection to the exterior was a key concept in the renovation of the upper level,” says Cantero Tamayo. “Plus the aim was to optimise use of the existing rooms and to create a lot of cleverly integrated storage space.”

Large windows allow the bedroom at each end of the floor to connect to its view, while Tamayo designed what she refers to as the ‘oak heart’ in between these two rooms.

“This is a large walk-in closet that connects visually and spatially with the bedrooms on

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each side,” she says. “Both the interior and exterior of this oak element are full of practical storage spaces, some hidden and unexpected.”

The bathroom also needed to pack a lot into its fixed available space.

“It had to have all the fittings including double basins and a bathtub, as well as accommodating the water heater and providing plenty of bathroom storage.”

To meet all these requirements, the space was divided into three areas – storage, vanity and wet area.

The water heater was housed in the base of

a storage unit at the entrance to the room, with a combination of open and closed oak storage compartments sitting above it. This arrangement also provides some privacy screening for the vanity area.

A glass panel shields the vanity from the shower in the wet area, which also contains the bath. Timber slat flooring in this wet area is divided into sections so it can be easily dismantled to clean the base floor underneath.

“The warm wood, blue-green handcrafted tiles and lava stone basins all add natural, calming elements to the relaxed environment.”

Facing page: Sitting in between the upper floor’s two bedrooms, the walk-through closet has pull and slide doors on each side, that blend into the cabinetry when closed.

Above: The walk-in closet provides the maximum amount of storage, including additional compartments inside the raised floor.

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Architect: Cantero Architecture Vanity countertop: Solid oak Basin: Lavastone from Mandarin Stone Faucets: Cocoon Piet Boom Collection in gun metal black Bath tub: Cocoon Salinas freestanding tub Tub filler and shower fittings: Cocoon Piet Boom Collection in gun metal black Flooring: Motionvloer polyurethane screed floor; custom oak shower platform Tiles: Zellige 150x50 BE 38 Selouane light green from Mozaiekjes Lighting: Delta Lights recessed lights; Spark and Bell light fittings Accessories: Moebe wall mirror; Buster and Punch electrical fittings Blinds: Dotshop wooden blinds Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Luuk Smits

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Top right: Warm wood, blue-green tiles and lava stone basins add to the bathroom’s relaxing environment.

The slatted wooden shower base is made of sections that can easily be lifted for cleaning the base.

Right: 1 wet area – bath and shower, 2 vanity, 3 storage, 4 internal stairs, 5 toilet, 6 building stairs, 7 bedroom, 8 walk-in closet, 9 study

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Making an entrance Luxurious elements, flowing, organised spaces and a sense of drama all come together in this merged master bathroom and walk-in closet

Previous page and above: A sculptural slipper bath and ornate chandelier make a dramatic first impression when spied from the wood panel entry in this high-end master suite by architect Sandra Diaz-Velasco. The door next to the wood entry is to one of two toilet spaces set to both sides of the entrance. Gold mosaic tile behind this vanity adds to a rich palette of stone, onyx-look porcelain sheet and marble flooring.

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A sense of luxury in a master suite can take many forms. High-quality materials, finishes and fixtures all play a part, but so can the appeal of a dramatic arrival or an elegant progression through spaces. Then there’s scale and volume.

This exotic bathroom has all of these attributes.

The generous master ensuite with walk-in wardrobe forms part of a traditional two-storey house, says architect Sandra Diaz-Velasco.

“We were asked to design the renovation/ addition to the wider existing home and make its interior spaces flow naturally. And this combined master bathroom and closet were just

one component of the holistic renovation. One owner sought a dramatic space, while the other wanted a luxurious retreat were she could enjoy a bath, shower, and a separate spa tub.”

Prior to the upmarket renovation, the existing master bath and closet had been ill-defined and suffered from lost space in the corridors, poor lighting, and low, claustrophobic ceilings.

“We improved the layout by integrating the master bath with the walk-in closet, and creating a wood-panelled entrance connecting the master suite with the rest of the home,” says Diaz-Velasco. “The ceilings were reworked to

achieve taller, vaulted spaces, and the dressing area, make-up station, and closets were united in one warm, open space flooded with natural light from tall windows.�

Framed by a wood panel arched entry, a curvaceous slipper spa bath is the centrepiece of the bathroom, highlighted by a chandelier set into a rounded ceiling alcove directly overhead.

Identical his and hers vanities are positioned symmetrically on either side of the bathroom, while the shower area is at the back of the space.

Behind the blade wall supporting the right vanity is the generous walk-in wardrobe. The

Above: As part of the makeover, the bathroom’s existing low ceilings were reconfigured to create taller spaces. Lighting plays an important part, with the architect washing the walls with concealed fixtures to soften the right angles in the room.

The walk-in shower is behind the blade wall that backs the slipper tub.

Left: 1 entry, 2 toilets, 3 bathroom, 4 shower area, 5 separate spa bath area, 6 walk-in dressing room, 7 makeup station, 8 vanity.

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Principal architect: Sandra Diaz-Velasco, Eolo A&I Design Builder: Jose Andres Velasco Cabinet company: Sanandres Construction Tubs: Juliet airbath by MTI Baths; Duravit Jacuzzi spa Vanities: Oak wood veneer Makeup table: Porcelain slab Sinks: Graff Cabinetry: Stained wood and lacquer painted grey Taps: Graff Shower fittings: Sigma handshower, Rainforest showerhead by Hansgrohe; Flooring: Grey marble from Naturali Stone Wallcoverings: Onyx porcelain sheet

by Porcelanosa, gold metal mosaics Toilet: Veil by Kohler Lighting: Hoop pendants by Axolight; Dunkirk pendants by Hudson Valley Awards: USNKBA Bathroom Design Competition – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Eugenio Willman and Juan Pablo Estupinan

Above: The shower zone is open at both ends to increase the sense of overall space, while a spa bath area is in the far corner of the bathroom.

Above right: A blade wall backing this vanity separates the bathroom from the long walk-in dressing area.

Facing page: The makeup area forms part of the dressing room and is set on the other side of a blade wall backing one of the vanities. Modern pendants are a feature in this area.

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his and hers toilet cubicles are set out of sight to left and right behind the entry walls.

Within this refined, cleverly divided space, materials such as natural grey marble floor slabs and walls in onyx-look porcelain sheet add to the overall sense of luxury. Diaz-Velasco chose modern, sustainable materials where possible – such as the exceptionally slender wall sheeting.

The two custom vanities and make-up table add contemporary accents, while the topmounted, rectangular vanity sinks and brushed gold taps add to the room’s crisp, opulent air.

If all this wasn’t enough, the lighting and

circular mirrors also work their magic – helping to soften the ensuite’s right-angled architecture.

“We introduced a balanced interplay of natural and artificial light to provide cascades of gentle, softening highlights. Plus a careful placement of artwork and mirrors contributes to the warm sense of charm and relaxation.” see more images online: search 330486116 at Trendsideas.com for similar high-end projects: search master ensuites at Trendsideas.com

TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS INTERNATIONAL

RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN The Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – start within a country, with awards programmes for kitchens, bathrooms and homes, organised by Trends or by professional organisations.

Winners of all these country categories then progress to the TIDA

INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN OF THE YEAR KIRSTY DAVIS/HAGLEY KITCHENS

International Awards programme.

We’re pleased to announce here our 2018 international winners:

CHRISTCHURCH

2018 TIDA International Kitchen of the Year INTERNATIONAL BATHROOM OF THE YEAR

Kirsty Davis/Hagley Kitchens

SANDRA DIAZ-VELASCO, EOLO A&I DESIGN

Judges’ comment: This is a clean and simple design, but one

MIAMI

that has a lot of appeal and provokes thought. Extensive use of timber battens and concrete is particularly well implemented.

INTERNATIONAL HOME OF THE YEAR SAOTA & TKD

2018 TIDA International Bathroom of the Year

CAPE TOWN & SYDNEY

Sandra Diaz-Velasco, Eolo A&I Design Judges’ comment: Luxurious elements, flowing, organised spaces and a sense of drama all come together in this beautifully executed and visually arresting master suite.

2018 TIDA international Home of the Year SAOTA & TKD Judges’ comment: The architecture of this home, both internally and externally, is elegantly complemented by a minimal and tactile material and colour palette, offering a quiet and harmonious warmth and softness to this timeless, graceful dwelling.

Thanks to our international judging panel: Mick De Giulio, de Giulio kitchen design, Chicago Craig Steere, Craig Steere Architects, Perth David Johnson, Chairman, Trends Media Group Paul Taylor, Editorial Director, Trends Media Group

INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN OF THE YEAR INTERNATIONAL

KIRSTY DAVIS/HAGLEY KITCHENS, CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND KITCHEN OF THE YEAR

RUNNER-UP & AUSTRALIAN KITCHEN OF THE YEAR

KIRSTY DAVIS/HAGLEY KITCHENS, CHRISTCHURCH

MITSUORI ARCHITECTS, COLLINGWOOD, VICTORIA

INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN OF THE YEAR FINALISTS IMPACT KITCHENS, LEGANA, TASMANIA

RIVERSTONE CUSTOM HOMES, PERTH

LEON HOUSE DESIGN, PERTH

STRACHAN GROUP ARCHITECTS (SGA), AUCKLAND

MATISSE, AUCKLAND PEPPER DESIGN, RICHMOND VICTORIA

STUDIO DEARBORN, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK

INTERNATIONAL BATHROOM OF THE YEAR INTERNATIONAL

SANDRA DIAZ-VELASCO, EOLO A&I DESIGN SAOTA, MIAMI NEW ZEALAND BATHROOM OF THE YEAR I

AUSTRALIAN BATHROOM OF THE YEAR I

KIRSTY DAVIS KITCHEN DESIGN, CHRISTCHURCH

LEON HOUSE DESIGN, PERTH

INTERNATIONAL BATHROOM OF THE YEAR FINALISTSI CELIA VISSER DESIGN, AUCKLAND DU BOIS DESIGN, AUCKLAND GIORGI ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS, PERTH LLOYD HARTLEY ARCHITECTS, AUCKLAND MINOSA DESIGN, SYDNEY

RENATO D’ETTORRE ARCHITECTS, SYDNEY STRACHAN GROUP ARCHITECTS (SGA), AUCKLAND SUBLIME ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS, BRISBANE

INTERNATIONAL HOME OF THE YEAR INTERNATIONAL

SAOTA, CAPE TOWN & TKD, SYDNEY NEW ZEALAND HOME OF THE YEAR I

AUSTRALIAN HOME OF THE YEAR I

GARY TODD ARCHITECTURE, DUNEDIN

SAOTA, CAPE TOWN & TKD, SYDNEY

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MJ KANNY ARCHITECT, KUALA LUMPUR

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O’NEIL ARCHITECTURE, CHRISTCHURCH

CREATIVE ARCH, AUCKLAND

PORTER ARCHITECTS, BALLARAT, VICTORIA

DALECKI DESIGN, PERTH ECO SPHERE DESIGN, MULLUMBIMBY, NSW

SCHWARTZ AND ARCHITECTURE, SAN FRANCISCO

MATT BREW ARCHITECT, AUCKLAND

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