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British-born chef Brian McKenna, who received the coveted Five Star Diamond Award in 2009 as one of the World's Best Chefs, has launched his newest venture in Beijing, at The Courtyard.

A grand, century-old colonial mansion in the northeast corner of Penang has been given a decidedly modern new look.

Relaunched after a luxurious AU$65m ($68m) makeover earlier this year, Park Hyatt Sydney is a low-slung sandstone structure located within the historic rocks district on Sydney Harbour’s Campbell’s Cove.

The Jervois makes the most of its location in the heart of Sheung Wan’s hive of shops, galleries and restaurants.

Check out this year's environmentally friendly designs. 

No more banking blues? 

Architecture report: letter from South Korea. 

Take a look at one of the most impressive new developments in Beijing, The Bumps complex. 

A glass house in South Korea gives a display of domestic deconstructivism to give occupants a  spectacular view of the surrounding landscape and different parts of the house.