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masculinity of the building, shapes and colours largely refer to elements like men’s suits
and semi-industrial materials.
Well-placed splashes of rich jewel tones, considered styling and large-scale artworks
ensure that the aesthetic feels rich and balanced while bold elements like the impressive
three-storey in-situ artwork by well-known street artist, Freddy Sam, provide a tongue-incheek slant.
Strategically exposed concrete offset by crisp white and underscored with thin lines
of sharp black, form the basis of a thoroughly urban scheme. Expanding the scheme with
tonal layers of warm taupe, accented with jewel tones and a hint of metallic elevates it to
inner city luxury.
With nearly 18 different configurations, each apartment feels individually designed despite
the common palette of finishes and furniture types.
What started as an awkward space at the bottom of an atrium has been transformed to
become a moody & luxurious cocktail bar exclusively for the use of guests. The purple pool
table echoes the quirk of the oversized street-art installation that it is set against.
Following the opening of the hotel, all the mixed use elements of the building are now
functioning cohesively and the tenants, apartment owners and hotel guests are benefiting
from the daily interaction and energy created by the diverse spaces within the building.

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