AU2418 AU2418 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Apartments and Multi-unit Vision of things to come Vertical living is not a new phenomenon, but the face of apartment dwelling is changing Singing the blues Four shades of blue glass give this tower a pixelated appearance. The leaning, cantilevered facades overcome building limitations and provide differentiation from surrounding structures River's edge The new Flow apartment and housing project boasts the form and feeling appropriate to a development on the banks of the Brisbane River In my neighbourhood Clever design techniques, including a bright colour scheme and a central roadway, promote a sense of community in this Housing New Zealand development Digital age Artificial intelligence is hard-wired into this apartment building in Dubai LEADING THE WAY Recognising the need for greater sustainable development, cities are planning creatively in order to manage continuing growth Malaysian armada Named the Fleet of Putrajaya - these majestic sentinels are actually residential towers Solid presence For more than 35 years Mirvac has played a key role in delivering premium residential properties as well as key urban renewal and infrastructure projects. In Brisbane, the game is well under way Skyline sculpture A generous apartment winter garden and lovingly finished interiors are two features of Lucient's sprawling apartments the design is by The Buchanan Group Paradise found Set on the absolute edge of Brisbane River and minutes from the CBD, Waters Edge apartments offer a dream-like setting Skyline sculpture The curving, strikingly contemporary Lucient residential tower offers expansive apartment living in the heart of Melbourne's famous St Kilda Road precinct Village meeting place Speciality shops and cafes are set around a central piazza at Cammeray Square, a mixed-use development just moments from the area's shops and restaurants Pulse of the city Traditional inner-city terrace housing will be reinvented with the final release of properties in the SW1 urban village, in Brisbane's thriving South Bank precinct Waterfront lifestyle Like the proverbial duck to water, Brisbane residents have taken to riverside living with a passion as a number of developments transform the Brisbane River More Fitted like a jigsaw A series of new townhouses has been designed to integrate with the surrounding landscape and to respect each home's privacy and access to sun and light Design with a twist To separate and animate the public and private workspaces in the Swissnex Shanghai office, the designer introduced twisted resin strips in corporate red and white Cultural landmark Set on raised ground among agricultural plains, the Edcouch-Elsa Fine Arts Center represents a coming together of local Tex-Mexican tradition and bold modernism Capital venture Not all offices are created equal, but by focusing on good design you can make an investment in your staff and clients, and in some cases, the environment as well Winds of change With three large turbines and tapered buildings designed to funnel the wind, the new Bahrain World Trade Center is expected to meet up to 15% of its electricity needs Workers unite A key design driver for this new distribution centre and company head office was the need to unify all departments under one roof one business, one focus, one staff Boys and girls town Scape Youth Park is a purpose-designed precinct offering Singapore's youth a space of their own to study, play and socialise Working on the railroad Forget visions of work gangs fading off into the horizon of a vacant landscape working on a modern-day railroad is all about minimising disruption to everyday life Investment in tomorrow Attention to detail is a key feature of joinery built by Jfk Interiors Leading light Standing tall in an evolving, highly sought-after commercial precinct, 154 Melbourne is part of a new wave of A-grade office space on Brisbane's inner-city fringe Checking in to a new era An open, flowing floor plan welcomes guests into the new interiors of the Sofitel Brisbane, created by specialist refurbishment company ISIS Hotel Projects Investment in tomorrow ESD requirements a priority in bank construction Laying down tracks Much-needed upgrades to the Fortitude Valley train station have greatly improved access to and from the musical heart of Brisbane's inner-city suburb Study in green Colourful and durable Panizzi shelving fits the bill for university Investment in tomorrow Sustainability is a given for Bendigo Bank the bank was founded on sustainable economic and social principles. But it is the ESD features of the new HQ that are putting the bank in the limelight as it celebrates 150 years Study in green New pedestrian bridge links old campus with new buildings Investment in tomorrow Design plays a key role for commercial glass specialist Face to remember This inner-city hotel presents a dynamic new addition to the Sydney skyline its simple architectural form brought to life by PTW Architects Greener pastures Tight time frames, limited access and a partially occupied building were all taken in stride in the completion of the Cardno fit-out by Valle Commercial Interiors. City building "Urban Renewal Brisbane is delivering improved urban spaces, housing choice, urban amenity and transit integration within the inner city." Greener pastures Contemporary, versatile workstations and office furniture systems were integral to the fit-out these were supplied and installed by Commercial Solutions Australia Taming the sun Contemporary blind solutions offer commercial premises privacy, control over solar gain and sheer convenience KWA Blinds offers a versatile range of options New standards With an emphasis on green design, Meinhardt's many departments provide consultancy for the construction industry worldwide Investment in tomorrow Environmentally sustainable design sets a new benchmark All-round creativity Clean, crisp interiors and eye-catching exterior upgrades are all part of a range of client solutions from construction, design and fit-out company s360 Investment in tomorrow Colourful, eco-friendly office solutions BALANCING ACT Providing the right mix of work, rest and play will be the difference between tomorrow's desirable communities and the also-rans Investment in tomorrow Grey ironbark flooring provides ESD solution We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories