Love the mix of modern and traditional, concrete and gilt. Devonport, Auckland house renovations by McKinney + Windeatt Architects.

… and it’s Scrubby Bay. Nestled between the rolling hills of Annandale, a working farm and luxury holiday escape east of Christchurch, New Zealand, is a private guest house for 14. Remote, luxurious, magical. The subtle beauty of the design by architectural firm Pattersons only enhances the experience of this very special slice of paradise.

And to match this spectacular scenery and outstanding design is the photography by Simon Devitt.

I have two huge days at work ahead of me. A wedding, a breakfast, a birthday high tea with a complete reset for each. It’s times like these I wish I worked in an office again instead of catering and events planning. Cue the daydream music… perhaps an office like this one by Danish design firm Søren Rose Studio.

There are definite advantages to living in the subtropics. Storrs Road House, Peachester, Queensland by Tim Stewart Architects.

The perfect spot to sit and chat with friends or family. A simple, modern kitchen with just a hint of country and best of all a large table as centrepiece.Slide the doors back and inside melds with outside. Clayton Street addition by twarchitects.