Set between the forest and the ocean, Te Arai Beach House manifests as a contemporary cabin in the woods.

North American design gallery The Future Perfect’s Los Angeles outpost is The Goldwyn House at the foot of the Hollywood Hills.

William Smart, director at Smart Design Studio, reveals the unexpected things in his Sydney home, Stokes 14.

Boatshed Bay embodies the spirit of the intergenerational Kiwi bach, composed as independent volumes cloaked in a unifying cover, intrinsically linked to its location.

In Melbourne, Elsternwick Gardens by Milieu is an urban oasis with a storied site history, designed by a team of leading Australian firms including Woods Bagot, K.P.D.O. and Flack Studio.

Occupying a prime beachfront position at Northcliffe, the 11 residences and singular three-storey penthouse of MIRA apartments by Frank Developments offer the ultimate in Gold Coast luxury living.

Along the rugged coastline of Auckland lies Kawakawa House, a breathtaking dwelling that seamlessly interweaves with the untamed natural beauty of its surroundings.

Opening Hopewood to its breathtaking Sydney Harbour views, Madeleine Blanchfield Architects readies this home for its next chapter with a spirited atmosphere that feels innately Australian.

Crafted by Davor Popadich as his family home, Popadich House responds effectively to a coastal environment, enhancing the liveability of a secluded site.

Surfside House by Richard Cole Architecture opens up to beach views while simultaneously providing refuge within its robust concrete structure and sandstone block walls.

Located in the Wakatipu Basin on New Zealand’s South Island, Kārearea House by RTA Studio takes inspiration from the region’s majestic native falcons.

In Sorrento, Victoria, Norfolk reinterprets traditional beach-house vernacular with its moody aesthetic and minimalist, brutalist design by Travis Walton Architecture.