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Leading edge
Every aspect of this urban loft-style conversion was chosen with an eye for
good design – from the materials to the Fisher & Paykel appliances
Urban renewal is changing
the way many people live in
the city today.
This city apartment, in a
former commercial building,
is a prime example. Architect
Lindy Leuschke of Leuschke
Group Architects transformed
the building by opening up a
portion of the original roof, so
that the entire living area of the
new apartment opens up to a
sunny internal courtyard.

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Leuschke says that while
the owners wanted an urban
loft-style design, the emphasis
was on a high-quality fit-out,
rather than a raw look.
“We opted for high-quality
materials, such as the Italian Carrara marble floor tiles.
Bronze aluminium joinery also
lends a richness to the interior.”
The applia