Density Down Under
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On the street-facing side, glass louvers and panels hang off the building like a huge piece of light-reflecting sculpture.Photo by: Simon Devitt -
The grid-like garden by landscape architect Matthew Bradbury.Photo by: Simon Devitt -
Each apartment features an expansive balcony overlooking the street.Photo by: Simon Devitt -
The apartments range from 750 to 2,350 square feet.Photo by: Simon Devitt -
The temperature inside the airy and open interiors is largely regulated by the concrete building’s high thermal mass.Photo by: Simon Devitt -
Garden-facing apartments benefit from an evaporative cooling effect off the pools; during hot afternoons, they’re shielded by wooden shutters that can be completely closed.Photo by: Simon Devitt -
Photo by: Simon Devitt
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