This latest addition to IMAGES' '21st Century' series presents a diverse sample of contemporary Australian and New Zealand architecture, a snapshot of how trans-Tasman architects are forging their own architectural identity and responding to their unique environments in innovative and inventive ways. From rural retreats to chic inner city dwellings, from scenic lakeside residences to suburban family homes, this collection showcases the finest examples of residential design currently being produced Downunder. Whether refashioning and reimagining existing properties or dreaming new creations from the ground up, common to all projects is the theme of cutting edge, innovative design. Accompanied by floor plans, text and lush full-colour photography, providing an intimate glimpse of the latest trends in interior and exterior design, '21st Century Houses Downunder' is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in quality architecture and contemporary living.