Foster specified black for cabinetry, a radical move, she says, in an apartment predominantly designed for rental. To ensure it keeps looking good, the cabinetry is made from Colorati, a solid black board that doesn't show any chips or scratches.
The master bedroom and ensuite bathroom on the middle level have the same spectacular views. Placing a shoji screen between the bedroom and bathroom means the view can still be seen from the black mosaic-tiled bathtub. Or, if privacy is preferred, the screen can be pulled across.
A second bedroom, with a view to a side garden, a bathroom, laundry and storage are also located on this floor.
On the lowest level another large open-plan space enjoys the same view over the lake. This area has been set up as a separate, self-contained studio apartment. With its own access from the front door, it can be let separately or used by the owners when the upper levels of the apartment are occupied.
"While we have used the same colour scheme here as upstairs, we have taken a completely different approach to the furnishings. We have made the studio a more funky area with a 50s look. Formica tables and chairs, and bits and pieces from this era, bought from second-hand shops, give it a completely different, much more casual look," says the interior designer.
By moving a cupboard and one wall a few centimetres, Foster created enough space for a small alcove where the bed can be partially concealed from the living area.
The studio also contains a large store cupboard where the owners can lock up their ski gear and other personal items when they leave.