A development so chic you half-expect male model wannabes
garbed in all-black to emerge from the slick perspex capsule that serves as the
guardhouse. The fact that the setup of this development barely makes commercial
sense underlines the exclusivity of this development- security guards,
underground parking space and labour-intensive grounds maintenance; for all of 9
units.
Lift lobby of the unit combines sleek 20s reel glamour and a
minimalist Wallpaper aesthetic; pine wood lining of lift doors,
honeycombed pattern decor above the lift that is identifiably 1920's,
combined with ceilings and walls plastered with silver metallic leaves to lend a
textured concrete feel and the raw organic touch from the accent piece framing
the entrance that serves to link the seemingly irreconciliable excess of the
20's and contemporary minimalist ethos.
The slick, ingenious execution in weaving a blend of
textures and periods continues in the showflat. The showflat has been tastefully
put together, the interior decorator did a great
job creating depth to an otherwise deconstructed, dematerialised urbane space.
With full length glass windows and predictable stainless steel kitchens;
empty, unadorned units come off as alienating and hapless. Steering away from
the ornate, regurgitated excess of most showflats in town, the interiors of this
showflat is a witty play of materials. The dark, masculine colour scheme
manifests itself in several materials- the textured leather of the Fendi
recliner chairs, the shiny lacquered surfaces of the Chinese antique armoires,
the organic texture of the limestone Buddha head, the warmth of the plush furry
cushions and sofa; all contrasting against the travertino marble flooring to
great effect.
