6-8 Medium Plenty gives a sprawling update to a once modest 1920s Spanish Revival Home The redesign of this Bay Area residence refashioned the original two-story home into a four-story modern oasis .

14-16 Between lake and forest Discovered in 2020 , in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic , the land located on a peaceful lake in Lanaudière was its owner ’ s ideal location to build their cottage .

18-19 Project Home of the Year ! The Rural Building Company has won praise at the 2023 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards , taking home 2023 HIA Australian Project Home of the Year !

26-28 Living Places Copenhagen Seven prototypes that show how we can develop sustainable buildings with a three times lower CO2 footprint and a first-class indoor climate .

30 Introducing the Schüco Panoramic Sliding Door : A Perfect Blend of Design , Performance , and Functionality .

50 Benchmarx Kitchens Ruth Lavender , kitchen design expert at Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery , explains where to spend and where to save when creating a luxury kitchen look for less .

56-59 Sackett Street Townhouse Barker Associates Architecture Office proudly presents a project delivered for clients , recent empty-nesters , who were looking to refresh their townhouse following the departure of their daughter for college .

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72-73 Interest in outdoor design soars As the mercury rises and the evenings remain lighter , homeowners are firmly fixated on the great outdoors , according to independent tile specialists .

Medium Plenty Photography by Laure Joliet Photography

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