VISION Issue 17 | Page 9

9 The broad, interior avenue of the first floor entrance foyer is highlighted by lush, serpentine semi-tropical planting – with cleverly integrated seating. A small, communal exercise area is created along the north elevation. A total of six apartments catch daylight and breeze, courtesy of Brenchley’s penchant for open planning, flexible window/wall openings and ingenious courtyard gardens – a touch of Paxton perhaps? Six apartments – three along the east wing and three on the west, are principally of two levels. Brenchley describes his role as ensuring project integrity and ‘value insurance’.