Trends (Apartment & Living) Vol. 26 No. 1

The latest issue of Trends is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

NEW APARTMENTS

• Cliffhanger A new residential low-rise in Brisbane stands proud, with a penthouse that seems to soar
• Personal space Set on an upperlevel of the iconic Balencea residential tower, this apartment balances modern lines with a softer touch
• Three by three Defined by its three sculptural towers, the Trio complex in Sydney has raised the bar for apartment design
• Between the city and the sea Sunshine, sea views, swimming, verdant walkways and retail - The Village caters to a relaxed, high-end lifestyle
• Centre stage Melbourne's 109 Clarendon, a new apartment development by Salvo Property Group, is close to the city's attractions
• Life imitating art Like a totem rising above Melbourne's arts precinct, Triptych has a facade that is itself a large-scale work of art
• Seasons in the sun Steps from public transport, a high-quality, low-maintenance lifestyle awaits residents of Lindfield apartments

DESIGNER'S OWN

• All curves Starting from an empty shell, an architect made his own mark on this apartment in a renowned waterfront high-rise
• Pushing the boundaries An architect and interior designer duo who have retained the avant-garde work of the building's architect - Harry Seidler

RENOVATED APARTMENTS

• Cut above This redesigned apartment plays up the historic character of a former brick woolstore with a dramatic saw-toothed roof
• A few of my favourite things A collection of mid-century furniture and artwork fills this Manhattan apartment
• Classic face, modern heart A contemporary extension leaves a heritage building's Edwardian facade untouched
• Products and services The latest range of kitchen appliances will give your renovated apartment good looks and functionality

SIDE BY SIDE

• Environmental response Two duplex designs offer architectural variances on the outside, but present mirrored floor plans inside
• Float on a breeze Local materials anchor these contemporary lakefront homes to the landscape
• Back to back A small site leads a design team to create shared walls behind a dark facade the belies two private, spacious and light-filled homes

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