and his team also considered contextual relationships – such as the adjacent parkland setting, nearby amenities, proximity to urban nodes and nearby infrastructure. Inaddition, EdgeVisionaryLiving undertook extensive market research into downsizers in the area, whether they be retirees, empty nesters, or mature age singles. What they found was that there were very limited options for sophisticated, larger apartments in Perth, especially those that offer “resort-style amenities in the superb locations that they already know and love.” With Eden Floreat, Edge wanted to fill that niche. “Only premium fitting and fixtures have been used throughout Eden,” Gavin says. “The generous floorplan layout of each apartment feature three-to-three-and-a-half metre ceilings, expansive glazing and oversized balconies. Kitchens and bathrooms are fitted with high-end appliances such as Gaggenau, designer bronze tapware, range-hood and cupboard door hardware, engineered timber veneer cabinetry and parquetry floors, stone benchtops, freestanding bathtubs and bespoke lighting solutions.” The buildings host a variety of unit designs within each apartment type, which Gavin explains gave entry-level buyers “a range of apartment options” whilst at the same time “providing opportunities for those buyers who were seeking a more premium offering.” A rangeof penthouses andprivate residences, for example, were designed with the flexibility to cater for home office fit outs, self-contained guest suites, and teenage retreats with dual key access and private garages for up to four cars. Again, Gavin says, the ability to meet the diverse needs of different demographics is a credit to the drive of David and his team. “David’s passion for understanding how people use and live in buildings, as well as his exceptional eye for design and obsession with detail, has established Hillam Architects as one of Perth’s leading design firms. Hillam Architects sees opportunity for extraordinary design at every scale and produces spaces that inspire, elevate and exceed the lifestyle expectations of the people who interact with them.” “Working as a part of the development team has ensured a pragmatic, handson approach to the challenge of combining the business needs of stakeholders and developers with our passion for producing buildings that are innovative and enduring. As testament to the quality of Eden Floreat, David Hillam is making preparations to move into his penthouse apartment and become part of the community he has helped build at Eden.” NOVEMBER 2021
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