Photos of the award-winning Ironbank building on Karangahape Rd.

Ironbank - a shipping container-style office and retail block on Karangahape Rd - won NZ's top architecture award last night.

Tauranga couple Chris and Rachelle Duffy love to combine their vintage treasures with the latest design trends.

Four glass artists tell us why they chose the medium and what inspires their unique creations.

The backdrop for her entire house may be monotone but an Auckland boutique owner's creative touch means it is far from clinical.

A new book shines the spotlight behind the scenes of some of London's style gurus, focusing on their interior design at home.

James McCarty doesn't describe himself as a jewellery designer, but a "precious material architect and treasuresmith".

Just like fashion itself, Barbie is going back to basics with a new collection that celebrates the power and sophistication of the Little Black Dress.

Auckland architects are increasing efforts to save Queens Wharf's two 98-year-old cargo sheds.

No longer just a place to scrub up, Viva speaks to the design experts about what else is happening in the bathroom

Reversing the position of living areas warmed up an Otago home designed in the Northern Hemisphere.

Comedian Justine Smith gets serious about her favourite things.

World have collaborated with the Pashmina Environment and Community Trust to present a range of luxury pashminas.

A Super City logo judge's artist son says even his dad was disappointed with the designs submitted and has created his own alternative logo.

Printmaker Rodney Fumpston has the best of both worlds with a home in Auckland and the beloved place of his birth, Fiji.

Claire Sullivan gives us a sneak peek at some of the latest and greatest trends from Milan.

Jean-Paul Gaultier's Classique fragrance is given a makeover.

Milan's furniture design fair, the Salone del Mobile, is a mecca for international trend-seekers.

Some say the stylised pohutukawa is similar to the regional parks emblem.

When a West Auckland couple began designing their new home, they had clear ideas about layout.

Wellington-based Tim Wigmore is one of the up-and-coming designers exhibiting at this year's Satellite Salone.

Creative director Dan Simmons draws inspiration from his surroundings.

Today, the crowds descended upon the Fiera Pavillions in Milan to see what the biggest names in global furniture manufacturing had on offer.

Judging by the impressive display at the Swarovski Crystal Palace today we can assume that the dark days are almost over.

Auckland-region structures have won several of the national architecture awards announced today.

One thing which can be relied on at the Salone del Mobile is a plethora of new chair designs.

Publisher of Design Folio Magazine Claire Sullivan is heading to the Salone del Mobile design fair in Milan. Check back throughout the week for her updates on the latest trends.

Warmth and natural light were the core requirements for a Franco/Kiwi family's home construction project in Wellington.

Design store buyer Kelly Wilson on what she loves.