Cybertecture is a 21st-century approach to designing and building, with the ultimate goal being the enhancement of human experiences through space and technology. Cybertecture seems to be fascinated with answering the question of how we’ll live in the future. In Dubai, those with a futuristic bent will no doubt be shacked up in a pad at The Pad-living with tomorrows architecture - today. Read more.

When a site has extensive and impressive views, should some rooms should be oriented to enjoy it and some have to miss out? Interior designer Jean Foster of Foster and Burke Design used shoji screens to ensure this needn’t happen. Read more.

Seaside living with sunshine & sea views, but with the privacy a beach home deserves. Read more.

Christchurch warehouse conversion meets New York city loft living in this disused Skellerup space where heritage status restrictions proved challenging. Read more.

Lighting design should be an important consideration during the planning process of renovation. Katarein Mulder provides suggestions for the home-owner. Read more.

A very narrow site, which restricted the height of the house, influenced the form of the cuboid container building and the robust coastline had a strong impact on the choice of materials and colours chosen. Read more.

Amalgamation of the disparate styles within this space was possible in part due to the simple design scheme, and also because of the galley layout, which had to be strictly enforced to comply with local regulations. Read more.

High-rise inner city living faces many interior design challenges & opportunities. Jane Agnew provides solutions for the owners of this urban holiday home. Read more.

Georgian character & Edwardian fretwork were combined in elements of this villa to produce a challenging renovation.Tony Koia of Koia Architects provided a series of solutions for the owners of this unusual project. Read more.

Landscaping projects can create a strong sculptural identity with the appropriate hard landscaping & plant selection. Designer Dean Herald of Rolling Stone Landscapes provides ideas utilised on this resort style project. Read more.

Bathroom designer, Lorna Wallace describes her design for this tranquil bathroom. Read more.

Hiding the kids’ mess in your kitchen! Read more.

Creating a modern country kitchen. Read more.

At first glance, this Central Otago site has it all - 360° views over a vineyard to the picturesque snow-capped peaks of the mountain ranges. But such environments are also noted for their wind and climate extremes, and this one was no exception

The owners of this holiday home, close to a national park, wanted a low-energy rural retreat that was easy to maintain and robust enough to rent out

The Minimalist mantra of less is more remains as relevant as ever if you’re looking for a low-maintenance holiday home with strong, clean lines.

Take one original 1970s house, strip it bare and start again - that was the recipe for this renovation project in Christchurch.

One problem with the architecture of the early 20th century was that houses were often built on a site with little regard for their outlook.

If you find a derelict property that needs a major overhaul to make it habitable, a walk round the site may quickly reveal any potential.

The home featured here had a poky little deck, and the rest of the garden sloped away. However, the overall area was large and had good potential.