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Garden in the sky
There are incentives for developers to provide landscaped common areas in high-rise apartment buildings and obvious spin-offs for residents
A good look all round
Every room in this apartment enjoys views of the harbour, city and a nearby park
Living with the view
Huge windows give this condominium maximum exposure to sea and mountain vistas, while a simple interior provides a neutral backdrop
Inner-city sanctuary
A former SoHo gallery is transformed for its new owners into a residential haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life
Where the living is easy
This new retirement village offers the best of all worlds integration with the wider community and apartments fully equipped for independent living and entertaining
Coastal attraction
This Spanish Mission duplex, which has dress circle views over Bondi Beach, presents a chic restoration that reflects the coastal setting
Second glance
Sometimes all it takes to realise the full potential of a property is a new set of eyes
Compact and cool
A variety of high-tech wine cabinets and beverage centresis offered in the new Allect range from Vintec
Keeping heat in its place
Retrofitting low-e window film to your home gives improved control over interior temperatures SunGard presents some cosy options
On permanent vacation
Resort-style living is not limited to the tropics. The facilities and high standard of specification on offer in the eko by Crown apartment complex make every day a holiday
Pride of place
The new Lion Nathan brewing facility in Auckland's south has been designed to see the company through the next 150 years
