Blue at Lavender Bay brings together iconic location and luxury interior. This video takes us inside to hear from the designers on their vision for the project.
October 11th, 2022
Perched above Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden, Blue at Lavender Bay combines unrivalled harbour views with a connection to the local area. It is the “charm and history” of the place that inspired Kerry Fyfe and the designers at PTW to create this beautiful new building.
An iconic location demands an iconic building. It should come as no surprise that the name “Blue” derives from the spectacular views of the harbour on offer. Through their visual connection to the water, the apartments become part of the rich heritage of the area.
PTW and Aqualand have expressed this iconicity in the focus on luxury. As Alex Adams of Aqualand summarises it, “the vision for the project was to create the best of the best.”
It is this drive towards luxury living, and the exquisite attention to detail entailed by it, that defines the project. In the kitchen space, the presence of Gaggenau appliances signifies a level of luxury and detail for the whole design. The building also embodies the sustainable design principle of “never demolish” (courtesy of Pritzker Prize-winning architects Lacaton and Vassal) by adding to the pre-existing structure.
Views are only good insofar as there are people there to enjoy them and Fyfe is keen point out that the apartment spaces allow for guest entertainment: “They need to be generous kitchens with good, functioning appliances that really stand up to that test.”
Each apartment’s kitchen includes a full suite of Gaggenau appliances including ovens, range hoods and stove top. Meeting the functional requirements for entertaining guests, these products also allow for flexibility and adaptability thanks to their cleanliness, sophistication and simplicity.
Blue at Lavender Bay taps into the harbour connection with views shared by the community. Internally, however, the luxurious design and detailing leave room for personalised touches ranging from bespoke decoration to modern elegance.
Gaggenau
gaggenau.com.au
Aqualand
aqualand.com.au
PTW
ptw.com.au
A searchable and comprehensive guide for specifying leading products and their suppliers
Keep up to date with the latest and greatest from our industry BFF's!
‘The Elevation of Gravity’ installation was an immersive showcase of innovation that heralded the debut of Gaggenau’s groundbreaking Essential Induction cooktop.
Channelling the enchanting ambience of the Caffè Greco in Rome, Budapest’s historic Gerbeaud, and Grossi Florentino in Melbourne, Ross Didier’s new collection evokes the designer’s affinity for café experience, while delivering refined seating for contemporary hospitality interiors.
Suitable for applications ranging from schools and retail outlets to computer rooms and X-ray suites, Palettone comes in two varieties and a choice of more than fifty colours.
In the pursuit of an uplifting synergy between the inner world and the surrounding environment, internationally acclaimed Interior Architect and Designer Lorena Gaxiola transform the vibration of the auspicious number ‘8’ into mesmerising artistry alongside the Feltex design team, brought to you by GH Commercial.
‘The Elevation of Gravity’ installation was an immersive showcase of innovation that heralded the debut of Gaggenau’s groundbreaking Essential Induction cooktop.
A south coast escape that redefines hospitality architecture.
The internet never sleeps! Here's the stuff you might have missed
Woven Image refreshes its popular, multi-award winning Embossed Acoustic Panel collection with a new range of colours that bring warmth and comfort to commercial interiors.
What’s in a name? At Wardle, a new name marks the next progression in the architecturally designed road for this outstanding practice.