Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 4 New Zealand | Page 90

Living the high life Residents of the new Rose Garden apartments beside Albany Lakes will enjoy an urban lifestyle with every modern convenience, including designer kitchens with high-end Smeg appliances Apartment living in Auckland has spread well beyond the confines of the inner city, with a number of new developments on the outskirts creating plenty of interest. Rose Garden apartments in Albany is one such development. Situated on the picturesque shores of Albany Lakes, this project features a cluster of sevenstorey buildings with a total of 200 units. Architect Stephen Voyle of Context Architects says each building has its own defining character and architectural language. Together they wrap around the perimeter of the site, enveloping a central raised courtyard for the enjoyment of all the residents. Apartments range from one to four bedrooms and all the interiors will be fitted out to a high standard of specification, with designer kitchens and bathrooms. Smeg appliances have been specified for all the kitchens. NZ Rose Garden Ltd manager Robin Lee says Smeg fitted the design brief for good-quality products and materials. “Smeg is a European brand that has search | save | share at trendsideas.com