Life is beautiful but also depends on where you live.
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Life is beautiful but also depends on where you live.
" Life is beautiful but also depends on where you live." Mark Twain "Life is Perfection" 12 9 13 8 14 7 10 11 15 1 3 Roseville Aerial Map 01 2 6 5 4 1. The Uptown 2. Roseville College 3. Recreation Club Ku-Ring-Gai Art Centre & Gallery 4. Roseville Train Station 5. Roseville Shopping Village 6. Roseville Shopping District 7. Chatswood Westfield 8. North Sydney 9. Sydney CBD 10. Beauchamp Park 11. Blue Gum Park 12. Bondi Beach 13. Pyrmont 14. St Leonards 15. Roseville Public School Wyee Roseville Train Network Kelso Yetholme Hornsby Normanhurst Thornleigh East Richmond Clarendon Pennant Hills Windsor Beecroft Mulgrave Vineyard Cheltenham Schofields Quakers Hill Carlingford Marayong Eastwood Telopea aw Denistone Blacktown Dundas Pl a Pe ins Ki n ng ri s th W wo er o rin d gt o M St M n ou nt ary D s Ro ru ot itt y D Hi oo ll ns id e Chatswood Seven Hills Central Town Hall ew Circular Quay Meadowbank Rydalmere Toongabbie 4.24 Pendle 4.28 Hill Milsons Point Sydney Harbour West Ryde Wynyard Martin Place Kings Cross Town Hall St James City Circle Central in gt H om on eb St us ra h th fi Bu el rw d o Cr od oy d Su Ash on m fi m eld e Le r H w il Pe ish l te am r St sha a n m M ac Ne mo do w re na tow ld n to w n em Fl om be Erskineville Green Square Ca Li dc rr Vi am lla ar Le wo ig o Ch hto d e n Se ste fie ft r H ld on i ll A ub ur n G ra nv Museum St Peters Mascot in gt on m on ds on Pa Re na ni Campbelltown Macarthur International Airport Arncliffe Banksia Rockdale Kogarah Carlton Allawah Botany Bay Waterfall rin nd a Ca ira M ea ym aw Loftus Engadine Heathcote G Sutherland Como Jannali ee Penshurst Mortdale Oatley gb ah W oo lo ow Cr ar e on ul la Hurstville rr ill Pa H st Ea a ve sb y Pa ds to Ri w ve rw oo d N ar w Be ee ve rly H Ki i ng lls sg Be ro ve xl ey N Ba or rd th w el lP ar k Tu rr el la H ol sw or th s y Ed pp *Train time tables and fees change frequently. Please go toBus http://www.cityrail.info/ for the latest update. services operate directly to and from Central. Domestic Airport Wolli Creek Ki rk Bi rr o Ya ng go Ba on nk a st ow Pu n nc hb ow W l ile y P La ark ke m ba Be lm or Ca e m ps Ca ie nt H ur erb u lst on ry e D Pa ul rk w ic M hH ar i ric ll kv ill e Sydenham Tempe Edgecliff Bondi Junction Redfern ill e Rhodes 4.01 Camellia 4.08 4.31 Wentworthville 4.35 Concord West 4.16 4.39 4.43 Westmead North Strathfield Rosehill 4.23 4.46 4.50 Parramatta Olympic 4.28 4.51 4.55 Harris Park Park 4.31 4.54 4.58 4.38 5.01 5.05Merrylands Clyde 4.41 5.04 5.08 Guildford 4.47 5.10 5.14 4.53 5.16 5.20 Yennora 4.56 5.19 5.23 4.59 5.22 5.26 Fairfield 5.02 5.25 5.29 Berala Regents Park 5.08 5.31 5.35 Canley Vale 5.11 5.34 5.38 Cabramatta 5.17 5.40 5.44 Warwick Farm 5.23 5.46 5.50 5.28 5.51 Liverpool 5.55 Casula 5.38 6.01 6.05 5.47 6.10 6.14 5.54 6.17 6.21 Glenfield 6.02 6.25 6.29 6.11 6.34 6.38 South West rail link 6.17under construction 6.40 6.44 Macquarie 6.32 6.55 Fields 6.59 6.41 7.04 7.08 Ingleburn 6.48 7.11 7.15 6.56 7.19 Minto 7.23 7.02 7.25 7.29 Leumeah 7.11 7.34 7.38 Some Southern Highlands services Le u Em Epping M U ac ni qu ve a M rs rie ity ac qu ar ie Pa rk N or th Ry de Riverstone Springwood ly f Ro iel ze d Ju lle bi B G lee ay le b P W e ark en Fi two sh r t Jo Ma h P hn rk ar St St et k ar S q Py Cit ua rm y re Co on nv t Ex en Bay hi tio b Pa iti n dd on Ca y’s Ce p M n Sq ito kt tre ua l re Faulconbridge Mount Kuring-gai Hawkesbury River Mount Colah Asquith Waitara Wahroonga Warrawee Turramurra Pymble Gordon Killara Lindfield 500m Roseville Chatswood Artarmon St Leonards Wollstonecraft Waverton North Sydney Li Sydney CityRail – the most convenient and efficient way to travel and commute around Sydney, operating Woodford over 1,816 carriages and covering 308 stations each weekday. Linden South Coast to Southern Highlands and Bowral to Picton (Loop Line) Gosford Point Clare Tascott Koolewong Woy Woy Berowra Richmond For over 150 years, CityRail network has played a critical Valley Heights role in the provision of transport services for Sydney. It is one Warrimoo Blaxland of the largest railway networks globally and the first in the Glenbrook world to have a fleet of double-deck carriages. Lapstone The CityRail network services travellers, tourists and commuters around suburbs and CBD in Sydney, extending to the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Roseville Highlands and South Coast regions. It operates a fleet of over pm 3.56 1,816 carriages, travels over 2,242km of track, across 888 pm 4.03 bridges and through 46km of tunnel. pm 4.12 The Uptown project is 500m away from one of the CityRail Suburban train pm lines 4.19 train stations, Roseville station. which is one stop away from pm 4.23 Chatswood station, a major station. Regular trains operate Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line pm 4.26 between 5am to midnight from the Roseville station. UptownBankstown Line pm 4.33 residents can travel from Roseville train station to Sydney Inner West Line pm 4.37 CBD and other major centres through regular services. 4.43 Cumberlandpm Line pm 4.49 Airport & East Hills Line pm 4.51 Limited services Roseville Chatswood Town Hall Central pm 4.54 South Line am 7.12 7.17 7.38 7.42 pm 4.57 North Shore & Western Line am 7.19 7.24 7.47 7.51 pm 5.04 Limited services am 7.28 7.32 7.55 7.59 pm 5.07 Northern Line am 7.40 7.45 8.08 8.12 pm 5.13 Carlingford Line am 7.44 7.48 8.11 8.15 pm 5.19 am 7.52 7.57 8.20 8.24 pm Olympic Park Sprint 5.23 and special event am 7.56 8.00 8.23 8.27 pm services 5.33 am 7.59 8.03 8.26 8.30 pm 5.42 Intercity train lines am 8.09 8.14 8.36 8.40 pm 5.49 am 8.14 8.18 8.39 8.43 pm 5.57 South Coast Line am 8.20 8.24 8.47 8.51 pm 6.06 Weekends and selected services am 8.22 8.27 8.50 8.54 pm weekday 6.12 Southern Highlands Line am 8.25 8.30 8.53 8.57 pm 6.28 am 8.28 8.33 8.56 9.00 pm 6.37 Blue Mountains Line am 8.44 8.48 9.09 9.13 pm 6.43 Newcastle & Central Coast Line am 8.51 8.56 9.19 9.23 pm 6.52 Regional train line am 8.58 9.03 9.26 9.30 pm 6.58 Hunter Linepm am 9.09 9.14 9.37 9.41 7.07 H Co w an Lithgow Zig Zag ke Wallerawang sb W ur on y Ri da by ver ne Niagara Park Narara Meadow Flat Mount Lambie 03 Toronto Ourimbah Lisarow Raglan Bell Mount Victoria Blackheath Medlow Bath Katoomba Leura Wentworth Falls Bullaburra Lawson Hazelbrook Blackalls Park Warnervale Wyong Tuggerah Bathurst N A K Br dam oa s dm e C M us Morisset Station access fee applies at these stations Roseville Bus Network Distance from Chatswood 279 50m 280 50m 281 50m 282 50m 283 50m St Market t Druitt S Market St Market St Druitt St Warringah Mall Davidson Killarney Heights Frenchs Forest Town Mall Wynyard Sydney CBD N lle Cl vi an Rd ld ra Ge N90 194 206 207 208 209 594 50m King St Du e Av ey l d 7:55am 8:03am 8:11am 8:15am 8:24am 8:05am 8:13am 8:21am 8:25am 8:34am 8:16am 8:24am 8:32am 8:36am 8:46am l vil se o R d eR 8:25am 8:33am 8:40am 8:44am 8:54am Hi ll Pa cif i v se Ro St Roseville Station e Av St rd o L n 209 700m 594 700m nd Bou ary St Ave ary St St arie cqu Ma cl Ma de 700m t ry S St d yR rle i Sh ara in P r u a 208 nd a Bou ling D ar 6:42pm 6:50pm 6:54pm 7:01pm 7:07pm 7:14pm nd Bou St *Bus timetable and fee change frequently. Please go to http://www.131500.com.au/ for the latest update. 5:13pm 5:22pm 5:26pm 5:34pm 5:42pm 5:50pm St ria o t c Vi an 5:02pm 5:11pm 5:15pm 5:23pm 5:31pm 5:39pm ve tA f o cr arm S pe 4:53pm 5:00pm 5:04pm 5:12pm 5:20pm 5:28pm 700m Ave son i d Ad a St tori Vic St 4:40pm 4:47pm 4:51pm 4:59pm 5:07pm 5:15pm e Av t f cro her Arc 4:20pm 4:27pm 4:31pm 4:39pm 4:47pm 4:55pm Ba St 3:52pm 3:59pm 4:03pm 4:10pm 4:17pm 4:26pm 207 k Par n ll Hi Stop Wynyard Station, York St - Stand K Miller St Nr Abbott St Strathallen Av Nr Sailors Bay Rd Eastern Valley Wy Nr Mcclelland Addison Av Nr Babbage Rd Tryon Rd Nr East Lindfield Primary 700m Ave ve eA Ba Bus timetable from City to Roseville ( Afternoon peak hours on weekdays)* 206 e Av cH wy e ill 700m St rd Lo nv ill Cl a 7:45am 7:53am 7:59am 8:03am 8:12am 194 e Av on ist m er 7:39am 7:47am 7:53am 7:57am 8:06am 500m Cl 7:31am 7:39am 7:45am 7:49am 7:57am N90 l St Ear lla de 7:22am 7:29am 7:35am 7:39am 7:47am le evil Ros n Wa Stop Addison Av Nr Babbage Rd Eastern Valley Wy Nr Mcclelland St Strathallen Av Nr Sailors Bay Rd Miller St nr Cammeray Shops York St nr Margaret St 50m Town Hall Station Rd Bus timetable from Roseville to City ( Morning peak hours on weekdays)* 284 Park St t yS 558 565 278 279 280 278 King St King St Bus Route The Uptown to the closest Bus Stop or eg Gr 281 282 283 284 500m Distance from George St Uptown 565 St York 280 281 282 278 279 Macquarie University 150m St York 565 Hornsby North Turramurra St Ives Lindfield 558 York St 280 281 282 278 279 N Bus Route The Uptown to the closest Bus Stop Ticket MyBus1(1-2 Sections) MyBus2 (3-5 Sections) MyBus3(6+ Sections) Adult Single$2.20$3.60$4.60 Concession Single$1.10$1.80$2.30 Adult TravelTen$17.60$28.80$36.80 Concession TravelTen$8.80$14.40$18.40 George St Fare options for Bus* Wynyard Station York St 05 Margaret St "Perfect for raising your family" Roseville College 10 Established in 1908, the prestigious Roseville College is an independent Anglican day school for girls. Isobel Davies, the daughter of a retired Welsh clergyman, founded the school more than 100 years ago at its present day site. It started with just 24 pupils in a small cottage known as “Hinemoa,” (named after a Maori Princess) and also featured a small playing field. Today, more than 800 students attend the school, which is nestled in the leafy heart of the Roseville community at 27 Bancroft Ave. Treelined avenues, federation-style homes and tranquil parks border the impressive 1.9-hectare campus. Roseville College is a non-selective Anglican school for girls in Kindergarten to Year 12. It prides itself on being big enough to offer a first-class learning experience, but still small enough to give students personal attention in a nurturing environment. Roseville College 27 Bancroft Ave. Roseville, NSW 2069 It recently emerged from a substantial building development phase which resulted in the construction of; the middle school technology complex, a new junior school, multipurpose sports courts, a total refurbishment of the Mary Richardson building (including four new science labs) and a creative arts centre. The latest addition is the Joy Yeo Centre, which features a 350-seat auditorium, drama studio, music specialist rooms and state-of-the-art information and communications technology. The school endeavours to help its students develop into wellrounded individuals who are not only “rich in character, wisdom, faith and action”, but also have a “heartfelt commitment to service within the wider community”. Academically, Roseville College has a reputation for high achievement, and an excellent record for placing graduates in tertiary education. Over the years, its students have steadily improved in school rankings and results. In 2011, 25% of its students achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 95 or more, giving them access to the best universities in the country. Meanwhile, the Better Education HSC School ranking, which measures NSW government and private schools based on the percentage of exams sat that achieved a DA (distinguished achievers), placed Roseville College at 25th. Out of the 422 exams that were sat, 141 students achieved a DA, giving the school a percentage of 33.41% in 2012. According to 2011 NAPLAN tests, which looked at Year 5 test results from 2070 NSW schools, Roseville College students achieved an overall ranking of 90. In the secondary school rankings, which looked at NAPLAN tests for 783 NSW schools, Roseville’s overall ranking was 47. Many former students have gone on to become distinguished leaders in Australia. Notable alumni include Joan Redshaw, who attended the college in the 1930s. Ms Redshaw, a paediatrician and general practitioner, was president of the NSW Medical Women’s Society (1973-74), President of the International Medical Women’s Association (1980-82), a life member of the National Council of Women, and a member of the Women’s Advisory Council to the Premier (1977-78). For her life achievements and service to the community, Ms Redshaw was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 1981. Roseville College was also the educational well-spring of Rosemary Marriott, a teacher, singer, harpist and dancer, who founded the Merrymakers in 1978 – a group who used movement therapy to help mentally handicapped people. In 2007, a documentary called The Music in Me featured the Merrymakers group. Ms Marriott was awarded the Advance Australia Award in 1991 and Membership of the Order of Australia in 1992. Roseville Public School 11 Archbold Rd. Roseville NSW 2069 This year marks Roseville Public School’s 100th anniversary. The well-established institution has a cherished place in the community, having played an important part in its development. In 1910, 37 Roseville residents petitioned their local Member of Parliament, requesting a local public school. At the turn of last century, the suburb had a population of 600, and the nearest schools were Lindfield and Chatswood. Roseville Public School, which sits at the corner of Addison Ave and Archbold Rd, is a tranquil sanctuary of elementary learning, lined with leafy green trees and thick hedges. One year later, the decision was made to establish Roseville Public School and two acres of land were purchased. The school opened 19 August 1913 with 30 children enrolled. Today close to 670 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 attend the school. The school is widely respected as one of the best primaries in the state, and many people specifically move into the catchment area so that their children can take advantage of its educational offering. In the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), the results from Years 3 and 5 exams in 2012 were very positive. For example in the Year 3 NAPLAN results, 98.8% of Roseville Public School students were placed in the top three bands in Reading compared to the state average of 67.3%. In Spelling, 98.8% of students were placed in the top three bands compared with 73% across the state. And in Grammar and Punctuation, 94% were placed in the top three bands, compared with 73% across the state. With regard to Numeracy, 99.2% of Roseville Public School students were placed in the top three bands, compared to the state average of 63.4%. Comparing NAPLAN results from 2011, Roseville Public School achieved an overall ranking of 107 (out of 2070 schools). In addition to academic excellence, the school boasts a strong reputation for its extracurricular programmes. The school places special emphasis on creative and performing arts, which are enhanced by its innovative Artistin-Residence programme. The program brings in successful and talented artists to do lunchtime workshops for the students. The school also has an exceptional school band programme that has been running for more than 30 years. Another important aspect of Roseville Public School is its debating and public speaking programme. Sports are equally emphasized at the school, which encourages students to participate in swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals. Technology is increasingly playing a role in students’ learning. In addition to three computer laboratories, there are computers and an interactive whiteboard in every classroom. There are also interactive whiteboards in the library and tiered learning area. The school strongly promotes cooperation with the Parents and Citizens Association, as well as with the School Council. Parents are encouraged to be active participants in school activities – in the classroom, parent groups, fundraising and school governance. Roseville Public School has an “open-door” community policy. "Discover the secret eateries in Roseville" Master Espresso 15 The Uptown Cafe 89 Pacific Highway, Roseville 89 Pacific Highway, Roseville Tucked between Roseville Station and Pacific Highway is a tropical oasis that is turning heads and tempting tastebuds. environment,” says Trish Macalyk, who co-owns Master Espresso with Adam Ashcroft and Jeremy Moyle. Master Espresso, which opened in December 2012, is quickly becoming a regular meeting spot for locals. Large potted plants, fresh flowers and a spacious sunken outdoor patio with several charming gazebos offer quiet refuge to customers looking for breakfast or lunch. Ideally situated, the café is the perfect place for a pre-cinema snack, or a quick caffeine boost on your way to work. Dog-friendly and kid-friendly, the café appeals to Roseville’s changing demographic – offering an atmosphere enticing to the area’s younger residents, as well as its more established patrons. “We recognised a need in Roseville for a café with a large outdoor space where you sit and have a coffee in a pleasant Master Espresso features Mecca coffee, a high-quality brew that is in line with what many have now come to expect from a city rich in café culture. Chef Margaret Bates makes fresh, organic salads and wraps daily, which are complimented by a variety of deluxe bakery items. The café is open seven days a week until 3pm, however plans are afoot to stay open later on weekends to accommodate movie-goers. Trish Macalyk also hinted the owners are considering opening a nearby restaurant/wine bar to provide another late-night option for area residents. Monday – Friday 7.00AM - 6.00PM Saturday 8.00AM - 4.00PM Sunday 9.00AM - 4.00PM Tel: 02 9411 1781 Rosewood Café Rosewood Café 43 Hill St. Roseville NSW 17 43 Hill St. Roseville NSW With its dark bent-wood chairs, tiled floor and moodily lit interior, Rosewood Café is the perfect place to bury yourself in a good book and watch the world go by. Situated in the middle of bustling Hill Street, its prized window tables – overlooking Roseville train station and great for people watching – are in high demand, whilst a swag of tables and chairs out front get a regular look in from the dog walkers, mums with prams and bike brigade. If the unremitting chug of the Rocket Espresso machine is anything to go by, the coffee is a big winner here. There’s a good gourmet offering, including a velvety, organic Caribbean Blend with hints of chocolate and almond, which is certain to delight all palates, whilst noncoffee drinkers will love Rosewood’s chai latte – cinnamon spiced and aromatic. butter sautéed mushrooms, gently wilted spinach, grilled herb seasoned tomatoes and slices of fresh avocado. Topped off with toasted Turkish bread and a tangy Hollandaise sauce, this is fresh café food that will see you through to lunch and possibly beyond. By mid-morning, the café is cranking – men in suits conduct business in the back whilst the mums and bubs gravitate towards the front. Owner and barista Kae Ichi greets each of the regulars by name, stopping mid-pour to enquire about their activities. There’s a real sense of community at Rosewood Café; it feels terribly comfortable, like a well-loved pair of leather moccasins. Just like a pair of leather moccasins, there are no nasty surprises at Rosewood and the menu promises typical café fare just how you like it. Bacon and egg rolls arrive oozing with bbq sauce whilst a ham and cheese sandwich is toasted to golden perfection. There are muffins in cute paper cases, caramel biscuits winking from glass jars and that Aussie café darling: banana bread. Want yours toasted with butter? No problem. Looking for some healthier options? A hearty vegetarian breakfast may be just the ticket. Perfectly cooked spears of asparagus are served with Speaking of lunch, the afternoon crowd won’t be disappointed either. Rosewood’s menu is populated with café favourites from steak sandwiches served with fries to poached chicken salads and wraps. With the type of warm service you only expect from places you’ve visited for years, it’s no surprise that Rosewood is a firm favourite in the Roseville café scene. Mon-Fri 7:00 - 18:00 Outdoor Seating Tel: 02 9880 7626 Roseville’s best kept foodie secret Echo on the Marina 15 Normac St, Roseville NSW 19 15 Normac St, Roseville NSW Shhh…want to know where Roseville’s best kept foodie secret is? Go down winding Rosebridge Avenue and follow it all the way as it becomes Allard Avenue, take a left at Nomacs Street and head down to the marina. Park your car and drink in the view. That’s Middle Harbour in front of you, all unspoilt green and glittering blue. Descend three flights of steps (don’t worry, there’s an inclinator for those who don’t like steep walks) and under white umbrellas and sails is Echo on the Marina, a seafood diner perched on a dazzling bit of hidden harbour. Owner Sharon Noll has led the team here for over 10 years but says that there are still locals who don’t know they exist. She’s not wrong. A woman on a large table of diners exclaims loudly, “I can’t believe I’ve never been here before,” as she tucks into her dish. With stunning harbour views – cruisers and skiffs bob in the distance, whilst a family of brown ducks paddles leisurely in the waters – and the fresh, modern cuisine, it’s no wonder some diners are keeping this place hushhush. the barramundi appears with that heavenly marriage of crispy skin and juicy, full-flavoured flesh. Served on a bed of fennel puree, shaved fennel, rocket and pine nuts, it’s a peppery, creamy combination that underlines the ocean flavours. Add a side of salty shoe string fries, or a herby mixed leaf salad if you want something healthier, and it’s the best of Sydney on a plate. Want something meatier? There’s lamb backstrap with du puy lentils, green baby beans, and crumbled, salty goats cheese. Start with an entrée or go tapas style and pick several, the options are mouth-watering. Chargrilled octopus served on a bed of soba noodles is a soy and citrus delight, the octopus grilled perfectly and the charring bestowing a hint of smoky flavour. Prawns are served in a terracotta dish swimming in thick, Moroccan caramel. Like a spiced, warmed molasses, the caramel is moreish to the extreme but sets off the prawns beautifully. Check the specials board for their seasonal treats – there’s a golden fried white bait to get the taste buds started. Desserts range from cakes and puddings served with ice cream or double cream to small treats like warm brownies and white choc biscuits. The Cerise Noir – a hazelnut ganache, sour cherry and chocolate mousse cake – is a favourite, whilst the specials board boasts a summery pannacotta with lychee and melon soup for a lighter treat. Mains arrive with a flourish and Perfect for a lazy weekend brunch, or a celebratory family lunch, be sure to get in early at Echo on the Marina – Roseville’s hidden food secret is out and the locals are on their way! Wednesday to Sunday 8am - 4pm Breakfast 8am to 11am Tel: 02 9417 4422 Hill St Beans Coffee is king at Hill St Beans 29 Hill St. Roseville 21 29 Hill St. Roseville Camped in the spot once inhabited by an old antiques store, Hill St Beans is the newest addition to Roseville’s burgeoning food scene. “We’re all about the coffee here,” says owner and head barista Doug as he pours a frothy cappuccino into a terracottabrown cup. A Roseville boy born and bred, Doug stops to chat with the locals enquiring with each about their plans for the day. Having worked as a barista for over 10 years, Hill St Beans is his first hospitality venture but already he knows exactly which direction to take the café. “Roseville was crying out for a place that focussed solely on coffee,” says Doug, “there are food places all around but we like to keep it simple.” Simple it is. The interior is rustic and pared backed. Walls are white washed, blonde floor boards tastefully distressed, there’s a communal table at the window and a corrugated iron sheet, undulating around a curved bench, is the barista station. It’s light, airy and inviting, like being in a warm country barn. The brisk trade, however, is conducted at pure urban speed. Shots of coffee pulsing through the La Marzocca espresso machine ring out throughout the day as regulars drop in for a quick fix. There’s the constant hiss of milk being frothed and the enduring waft of coffee in the air – Campos coffee, naturally. “It’s the best,” says Doug and he’s right, the coffee is divine. Want something to go with your coffee? Try a gluten free almond and orange cake, topped with violets it looks almost too delicate to eat. There are also lemony biscuits in glass jars and a collection of sugar dusted muffins and chocolate slices from gourmet bakery Sweet Poison. Whilst the building’s interior prevents a proper commercial kitchen from being installed, hence the sweets-only menu, this doesn’t trouble Doug. “We want to be known for our coffee,” he says, “many of our regulars like the fact they can drop in and get a coffee on the go without any delay.” If the never-ending stream of patrons is anything to go by, it’s clear Doug has hit onto a winning formula. From long blacks to lattes, cappuccinos and chais, Hill St Beans will fill your caffeine fix and if you’re a coffee aficionado, be sure not to miss the bags of Campos beans available for purchase. Mon – Saturday 6.30am – 2pm. Coffee Beans Campos Tel: 02 9412 2881 Magda’s Euro Delicatessen 19 Hill St. Roseville Magda’s Euro Delicatessen 19 Hill St. Roseville 23 “You must try one of my homemade savoury crepes,” says Magda – the namesake of Magda’s Euro Delicatessen in Roseville – as she wraps a golden crepe parcel filled with marinated cabbage and mushroom in paper. “You can warm it up but I like it cold.” With a lightly breaded exterior it’s much denser than a sweet crepe, but inside the pickled cabbage – tangy and translucent – and woody flavours of the mushroom offset any initial heaviness. On a hot day it’s oddly refreshing – like biting into a vegetarian schnitzel – and makes the perfect meal on the run. Fancy something more filling? There are meat and sour cream crepes too but be quick, says Magda, “They’re both very popular and sell out quickly.” Stepping into Magda’s Deli – a Roseville institution for the past 15 years – is like a little slice of Europe. Smoked sausages line the walls, the scent of freshly baked rye and sourdough bread wafts from woven baskets, and shelves are stocked high and wide with a bedazzling assortment of pickled veggies, patés, mustards, biscuits, jams and preserves. Look into the deli counter and you’ll find everything you need for a gourmet picnic or a meal at home – organic smoked meats, cold cuts of ham and beef, fresh sausages, cheeses and more. Dessert is sorted too. Lining the side wall and counter are boxes of gleaming sugar dusted crostini, gold-wrapped bricks of marzipan, glazed Polish doughnuts the size of grapefruit filled with a sour sweet cherry jam, and slabs of cheesecake oozing with seasonal fruit. “Don’t worry, you can buy it by the slice if you’re watching your weight,” laughs Magda. Having worked in the restaurant industry in Poland and Sweden before moving to Sydney, Magda clearly knows her way around the kitchen and she’s on hand to dispense advice if you’re uncertain about what to buy. “My Frankfurter sausages are always a favourite,” says Magda, “and the jams from Sweden are fantastic – they come in flavours you can’t get here like wild berry.” Whether you’re looking for that hard-to-find ingredient to recreate a special dish, or just looking for inspiration for your next meal, Magda’s Euro Delicatessen is definitely worth a visit. Step in for a browse – Magda doesn’t mind – and whilst it’s unlikely you’ll leave empty handed, with such a variety of goodies on offer would you really want to? Tel: 02 9884 8055 Roseville Memorial Club 25 Old school dining with warm modern service 64 Pacific Hwy, Roseville 64 Pacific Hwy, Roseville Don’t feel like getting all dressed up but fancy a restaurant meal? On a leafy stretch on Roseville’s dining strip is the Roseville Memorial Club. A stalwart of the Roseville community since 1946, today it’s a retro-lover’s dream true boasting a diner with old school culinary favourites that you won’t have to don your nicest frock to enjoy. On a weeknight, the vibe is laid-back and informal as a large group of diners gathers on a long table to enjoy an early dinner. Whilst in the background the smooth sounds of the Cam Atkins jazz band, performing in the club’s Eastern Lounge, can be heard. There’s a gaggle of senior citizens, who meet monthly, tucking into their dessert. Every now and then a dapper, suited gent – no doubt an old digger – saunters to the bar to top up his schooner. Entertainment aside, the club’s relaxed bistro, the Parkview Restaurant, is the place to indulge your inner '80s food child with dishes like the prawn cocktail, juicy shelled prawns served in fresh avocado halves, topped with a garden salad and homemade cocktail dressing. Or the lamb’s fry, lamb liver pan fried and served with velvety mash potato, crisp bacon and drizzled with a red wine sauce. If your tastes lean towards the modern, however, don’t go past the perfectly grilled salmon. Flavoursome and flaky, its coral pink flesh melts in the mouth. Served with crisp, herb seasoned potatoes and a tangy avocado and tomato salsa, its fresh fare that would be at home in any modern Australian restaurant. Add in a glass of sauvignon blanc – for only $6.20 a serve you can treat yourself to two. Prefer a pub style meal? The chicken parmigiana baked with tomato based Napoli sauce and served with chips and salad (or mash and veg) might hit the spot. There are also steak sandwiches and beef burgers for a quick bite on the go. For something sweet, desserts are expertly covered with a dark, rich mud cake served with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or a triple stack brownie; fudge drizzled and likewise served with ice cream. There’s daytime bingo for those wanting light entertainment and Thursday ‘memory lane’ trivia for the over 50s. On Fridays and Saturdays, the vibe is more upbeat and the club comes alive – diners come and go, there’s a thumping band playing in the lounge and everyone now and then someone jumps up to collect their Keno winnings. Proving that everything old is new again, the Roseville Memorial Club promises an entertaining night out for families and couples. Monday – Saturday lunch and dinner Tel: 02 9419 6849 The Parkview Restaurant Salt Pepper Nutmeg Salt Pepper Nutmeg 110 Pacific Hwy. Roseville 27 110 Pacific Hwy. Roseville Step into Salt Pepper Nutmeg and you’re hit with a riot of colour, texture and pattern – and that’s just the décor. Shelves heaving with paperbacks line the walls, half a suit of medieval armour stands sentinel at the corner, and a sofa of patterned cushions beckons guests for a pre-meal tête-à-tête. Park yourself at one of the communal tables and a beaker filled with coloured crayons cries out to be scribbled on the swathes of butcher’s paper that double as table covers – go ahead and doodle if you want, they won’t mind, if it makes the grade they’ll even add it to the growing collection on the wall. Diverse it certainly is, but somehow it all works. Dining at Salt Pepper Nutmeg is like dining at the home of a well-travelled friend: warm and inviting, and filled with a treasure trove of trinkets to delight the senses. But whilst the décor may be eclectic the food is wholly European in orientation. The Fruits of the Sea with pasta is an elegant saffron-spiced incarnation of the traditional Provençal style fish stew. With hints of white wine, thyme and dill, the light aromatic sauce is fresh and flavourful allowing the delicate seafood flavours to shine through. Prawns are juicy, the fish moist and flaky, pipis and mussels burst with salty sea flavours, whilst the calamari is lightly chewy with a clean finish. Add a glass of sauvignon blanc and it’s like a little slice of the south of France in Roseville – but be sure to bring a bottle as it’s BYO only. Then there are the beef cheeks. Slowly braised in rich red wine and stock, each bite oozes with the sticky, savoury flavours of melt-in-your-mouth beef. Accompanied by fluffy pillows of gnocchi – handmade on the premises and great for mopping up the last gooey meaty goodness – it’s the type of satisfying dish you can’t help rave about to your friends, or come back for more. If there’s room for a salad don’t go past the Market Basket – a generous, warm salad of market fresh seasonal vegetables including grilled figs, caramelised tomatoes, asparagus and pumpkin topped with colourful edible flowers. At the helm of Salt Pepper Nutmeg for over two years, Chef Paul Desmet has clearly become a fixture in the Roseville dining scene. On a mid- week night the restaurant boasts a steady stream of diners but he steps out of the kitchen regularly to enquire about each person’s meal. If asked, he’ll gladly divulge the secret of the slow cooked beef cheeks (pomegranate molasses) or suggest dessert. In this case, the seasonal grilled stone fruit with amaretto. This is the beauty of Salt Pepper Nutmeg, it’s championing of fresh, market produce. One day you might find persimmons, the next peaches. Almond spiced and served with a light vanilla bean sauce, the stone fruit delight is a fitting finish to an evening of European inspired flavours. Prefer something lighter? A meringue with strawberry and mint salad is crunchy in the mouth and fresh on the palate. Don’t forget to check the specials board. Endearingly called The Wookery, alluding to the chef ’s previous flirtation with long hair, its seasonal inspired offering may just take your fancy. Whatever you select, you’ll certainly be in for a culinary if not visual treat at this gem of a diner. Tel: 02 9880 9994 Skybar Thai 29 An elegant slice of Siam in bustling Roseville 92 Pacific Hwy, Roseville 92 Pacific Hwy, Roseville Ae and her brother, Nakorn Phumcharoen, who heads up the kitchen, have been serving sophisticated Thai cuisine for the past four years and on a quiet Sunday, it’s evident they’ve amassed a regular following. Diners drop by in a steady stream, each one warmly greeted by Ae and her team, and after one bite of the red curry with duck, it’s clear why Skybar is such a hit. On Roseville’s bustling stretch of restaurants, where European flavours have held roost over the dining scene for years, Skybar Thai is introducing the gentle flavours of the Orient and carving a name for itself as serving authentic Thai fare with elegance and finesse. Step inside and smart white tables gleam against burgundy hued walls, red chopsticks wink from behind porcelain bowls, and a sandstone Buddha smiles benignly from the corner. Let owner Ae Wongsawat seat you at a table and as she pours you a glass of water, sit back and enjoy the warm service at this chic diner. Expertly balancing the cornerstone flavours of Thai cuisine – salty, sour, sweet and spice – the red curry with duck is a refined dish beautifully executed. The tangerine hued curry, coating the tender duck, sublime lychees and tangy pineapple, is creamy and sweet but with hints of chilli and salt in the aftertaste. It’s deeply satisfying and a foretaste of the delectable meal ahead. The caramelised pork, braised for three hours, doesn’t disappoint either. Glossy and sweet and mouth-meltingly tender, it arrives covered with fried shallots for an extra crunch. A serve of warm beef salad, gleaming with jewel-like cherry tomatoes and fresh Asian herbs, once again showcases the essence of Thai food in its skilful blending of flavours. The tender beef is the perfect foil for the light dressing. Like a soft jolt on the palate, its notes of lime and salt, muted chilli and coriander are refreshing and zesty. Add a glass of fruity Maton Estate sauvignon blanc and it’s five star dining minus the price tag. Have a yen for something sweet? The black sticky rice pudding is gelatinously rich, covered in coconut milk and served with coconut ice cream it’s the perfect ending to a spicy meal. With an eye for presentation – each dish arrives beautifully garnished with delicately carved carrot flowers, fiery red strips of chilli, or glossy herbs – palate tingling meals and service with a smile, Skybar Thai is perfect for a special occasion meal or for when you just want to indulge in something out of the ordinary. Tel: 02 9411 4777 "Plenty of choices without hustle and bustle" Mandarin Centre Mandarin Centre 33 61-65 Albert Ave., Chatswood 61-65 Albert Ave., Chatswood Tucked between Chatswood Railway Station and Westfield Chatswood is Mandarin Centre, an established shopping venue with a variety of boutique and big brand retailers. The sporting store, Kathmandu, anchors the centre in the southeast corner, providing a large range of goods and apparel for outdoor enthusiasts. Daiso, which markets itself as “Asia’s No.1 Variety Store,” is another major retailer in Mandarin Centre. Taking up 1,000 m2 of the centre’s ground floor level, it is the largest Daiso store to open in the Southern Hemisphere. The discount store imports a large range of quality products from Japan and sells them at affordable prices. Products range from cosmetics, homewares, kitchenware, stationary, toys and more. directly from designers and brands to negotiate a low price on current season merchandise. And if you’re looking for something a little fun, or a gift for a friend, Morning Glory Giftware has a large selection of cute knick knacks and plush toys. Mandarin Centre also features a food court on the third floor – a perfect stopping point for shoppers, or a great way to start an evening for those looking to kick on to some of the centre’s entertainment venues, such as Hoyts Cinema, Strike Bowling, or the Gordon Social & Recreation Club. The Japanese importer is complemented by Miracle Asian Food Plaza, which is located directly across from Daiso’s doors. The supermarket stocks an extensive range of products sourced from throughout Asia, including Asian vegetables, frozen foods and meat. The second floor is dominated by Trade Secret, which sells top brands from all over the world at prices up to 60% off retail prices. Trade Secret buyers source Tel: 02 9904 8077 Chatswood Westfield 1 Anderson St, Chatswood NSW 2067 Chatswood Westfield 1 Anderson St., Chatswood NSW 2067 35 Owned and managed by The Westfield Group, Westfield Chatswood is one of the largest shopping centres in the North Shore. The centre, which was opened in 1987 and redeveloped in 1999, features major retailers such as Myer, Coles, Aldi, Target, Toy ‘R’ Us, JB Hi-Fi and Rebel Sport. In addition to several large department stores and supermarkets, Westfield Chatswood has a number of men’s, women’s and children’s brand stores, as well as retailers specialising in homewares, shoes, jewellery, accessories, games and stationary. Westfield Chatswood also offers a number of special services to customers, including personal styling sessions. The personal stylist will not only help you find clothes that are on trend, but they can also help you determine what clothes best suit your body shape. A personal stylist will work within your budget, and also introduce you to the right stores to meet your needs – making future shopping trips a lot easier. You can relax after a day of shopping at one of the centre’s several cafes, or head to the food court for lunch. Westfield Chatswood also has a new app for Androids and iPhones. The app allows you to search for a store or service by category or name. And for the navigationally-challenged, it can help you to locate a store on a centre map, or find your way from one location to another. The app also delivers the latest news and events, as well as special offers. The Westfield Chatswood shopping centre is a two-minute walk from Chatswood railway station, and is also accessible by Sydney buses and Forest coach lines. Tel: 02 9412 1555 Via Rustica Via Rustica 37 3 Lord St., Roseville 3 Lord St., Roseville Owner Helen Harding travels to Europe annually to source new items for the store. “We focus on providing true quality, authentic, artisan products,” she says. After 20 years in business, Via Rustica has developed a loyal client base. Harding, who took over the boutique three years ago, says her regular customers demand and expect new products. This encourages her to continually be on the look out for exciting European items that are often hard to find in Australia. Via Rustica carries refined products by sophisticated brands such as Italian Vecchio Pewter, Laurence Oppermann jewellery and Vietri ceramics. The shop also supports local producers who meet its standards of authenticity and style. Just off Roseville’s main street is a quiet surprise. Situated a short walk from Hill St. is Via Rustica – a charming boutique that offers beautiful homewares and elegant jewellery. Via Rustica offers a delightful shopping experience, with beautiful displays and sweet-smelling fragrances. Customer service is also important at Via Rustica, and the staff of six take great pride giftwrapping – a service that is becoming a rarity. Community based, Via Rustica is also a proud sponsor of local clubs and schools. Tel: 02 9416 1113 Trading hours are Mon-Fri 9-5:30pm and Sat 9-4pm. Louise Alvarez 40 Recreation Ave., Roseville NSW 2069 Louise Alvarez has been making the dreams of brides-to-be come true for the last 19 years. The talented designer crafts couture bridal and evening wear from her shop on Hill St., which is tucked behind Hair Essence salon. different than buying a dress off the rack. The one-off designs are masterpieces of perfection, tailored to the bride’s body and personal style. “We’ve always been in Roseville because it’s peaceful, there’s a village atmosphere and the brides feel like they have some privacy,” she says. "I have a deep love and understanding of what works on a woman's body. I endeavour to frame and enhance her style. She should feel relaxed and confident... truly beautiful on her wedding day," Alvarez says. Alvarez started her business on the first floor, which currently houses the showroom, but has since expanded operations to the second floor as well. Louise Alvarez 27 Hill St., Roseville NSW 2069 Tel: 02 9904 6566 All of the gowns created by Alvarez are made in Roseville. She works with a team including designers, couturiers and hand finishers to make exceptionally beautiful gowns that are of the highest quality. Alvarez uses imported fabrics such as French, Spanish and Italian lace, and a wide variety of silks such as silk duchess, satin, silk organza, and more. Because each gown is made individually, the experience is quite “I love meeting new clients, creating the perfect gown for them. The real pleasure of what I do comes from being able to bring each girl's dream to life. I feel blessed to be closely involved in such a happy time in other people’s lives. Best of all is watching how thrilled they are with the outcome and what a lovely experience they’ve had.” She adds, “I’m lucky because this is something I love doing.” Love to Celebrate 61 Hill St., Roseville NSW 2069 Love to Celebrate 61 Hill St., Roseville NSW 2069 41 Walking into Love to Celebrate’s retail shop in Roseville is like stepping into a rainbow. A sea of colourful decorations, invitations, balloons and goody bags playfully offsets the clean, bright white walls of the modern children’s party boutique. Love to Celebrate stocks designer partyware and stationery brands such as Alannah Rose, Paper Eskimo, and the new Sambellina range. It also stocks some of most popular partyware from America including Party Creations, Paper Art and Special Occasions. Gabrielle Hunter has been operating the boutique party store for five years. She says customers like coming to Roseville because it’s a nice shopping centre with good parking. The shop is the perfect place to find a theme for your birthday party, or a great place to plan your next special event. Halloween, Father’s Day, Easter, Christmas – Love to Celebrate has the right decorations for any occasion. Hunter prides herself on offering clients superior customer service. “We get to know people in the area and we support local community groups.” “It’s a more traditional shopping area,” she says. “And it has a really nice feel to it.” Love to Celebrate regularly runs competitions for customers. Tel: 02 9416 4868 Bit Rich Bit Rich 89 Pacific Hwy, Roseville 43 89 Pacific Hwy, Roseville The curio shop Bit Rich is full of mystery and delight. There are antique toy cars and wooden statues, Italian ceramics and vintage photo frames – rare and unusual objects cover each corner, crevice and crack. The shop, which is located at 89 Pacific Hwy next to the station, is formally the Roseville Station Master’s cottage. Built in 1903, it is a simple Federation period brick dwelling with a terracotta hip-and-gable roof. The building is considered rare in Ku-ring-gai as it is the only surviving example of its type. Owner Dean Parsons has been operating out of the location for 18 years. Formally trading as Braestone Garden Products, Bit Rich also sells a large selection of outdoor furniture, including pots and accessories made from terracotta, reconstituted sandstone and marble chip, as well as fountains, seats, tables and statues. Bit Rich also sells gazebos, which it showcases in the shared outdoor space with Master Espresso. Café patrons are invited to not only use the gazebos while dining, but are also welcome to buy one to take home. Parsons sources the eclectic and fascinating range of goods from around the world, regularly travelling overseas to look for new and exciting merchandise to delight his customers. Parsons also collects a lot of one-off pieces. His best-sellers include jewellery – much of which is sourced from Europe – and lighting. There is also a large selection of kids toys and fine china. Tel: 02 9413 2626 Chatswood Chase 345 Victoria Ave., Chatswood 2067 Chatswood Chase 345 Victoria Ave., Chatswood 2067 45 Dubbed Chatswood’s “upscale” shopping centre, Chatswood Chase features upmarket, fashion-orientated retailers such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Lisa Ho, Scanlan&Theodore, Leona Edmiston and Herringbone. The centre was redeveloped in 2007 and extended by more than 10,300 m2. The work cost close to $185m and was only recently completed in 2010. In total, there are more than 213 stores and services in the four-storey centre, including major retailers David Jones, Kmart, Coles Supermarket, and Harvey Norman. There is also the Apple Retail Store. The retailer closed in August 2012 for renovations and currently has a temporary store located on Level 2. Expansion plans for the new store will triple the floor space, bringing the total area to 75,547.8 m2. They are also constructing a new delivery access way, complete with loading dock and elevator to allow for secure delivery and storage of Apple products. In addition to Chatswood Chase’s food court, which is located on the lower level, the shopping centre offers some superb dining options. New Shanghai has an aesthetically-pleasing ambience and a menu that is constantly evolving. Signature dishes include Pan Fried Pork Buns or Pork Belly braised overnight in sweet soy sauce. Other top choices include Chase Oyster Bar and Dining, which specialises in modern Italian and French cuisine. The deep fried local fresh calamari and prawn bisque come highly recommended. In addition to car parking, the centre is accessible by train (via Chatswood Railway Station) and public Sydney buses, as well as Forest coach lines. Tel: 02 9419 6255 Roseville Cottage Gifts Roseville Cottage Gifts 37 Hill St., Roseville 37 Hill St., Roseville Roseville Cottage Gifts has been a constant in the community for 28 years. Offering unique gifts and specialty items for all occasions, the boutique store prides itself on selling Australian-made products. 47 According to owners Virginia Burnham and Susan Zipfinger, who took over the shop eight years ago, the store has a very loyal client base. The owners are constantly renewing stock to pique the interest of regular patrons as well as keep up with customer demand. “We also have a merchandiser who does the windows once a month, so we always make sure we change the look of the shop,” Burnham adds. “Many people like to come here because it saves going to Chatswood and battling the crowds,” Burnham says. Convenient street parking and its close proximity to the station are selling points, but the true secret to Roseville Cottage Gift’s success is its customer service. Staff offer friendly advice and even gift wrap purchases. Sitting right on the corner of Hill St. and Lord, directly across from the historic Roseville Railway Station, is one of the suburb’s most iconic shops. Plus, there’s the wide variety of high quality merchandise. Roseville Cottage Gifts specialises in nightwear, jewellery, homewares, children’s gifts and clothing. The shop features well-known brands such as Crabtree & Evelyn, Circa Home candles and Anabelle Trends. “We try to offer products you just can’t get everywhere else,” says Burnham. Tel: 02 9416 7997 Tel: 02 9413 3888 Roseville Veterinary Surgery 25 Hill St., Roseville NSW 2069 49 People love their pets, and there’s no better evidence of that than the corkboard on the wall of the Roseville Veterinary Surgery, where dozens of proud pet owners have posted up photos of their well-loved furry friends. Roseville Veterinary Surgery has been serving the community’s domestic pet population for the last eight years. Dr. Nick Taylor took over operations three years ago and says it’s the perfect spot for a veterinary practice. “The Upper North Shore provides an excellent environment for pets and as a committed local practice, we provide friendly, close advice and assistance.” Located on Hill St., within 100 metres of the railway station, the practice is easily accessible by train. There is also plenty of on-street parking. For owners unable to come to the clinic, home visits can be arranged. A pet transport service is also available at reasonable rates. The surgery provides family-style care for owners and pets, “where modern-day medicine meets traditional old-fashioned quality service”. “We are passionate about the dialogue between pet owners and veterinarians. Ensuring the animals we share our lives with enjoy the very best possible health throughout their life – from puppy and kittenhood, to adult life, old age and beyond.” In addition to offering world-class diagnostic, medical and surgical equipment, technology and expertise, Roseville Veterinary Surgery also practices preventative health care. Other services include pet grooming, boarding and insurance. Further to this, the store stocks pet nutrition and other high quality merchandise. “We believe that pets deserve the best of care. We believe that we are the vets to provide it.” Monday to Friday 8:30am-6pm Saturday 8:30am-1pm "Relax in the leafy neighbourhood" Ku-ring gai Art Centre Ku-ring-gai Art Centre 3 Recreation Ave., Roseville 53 3 Recreation Ave, Roseville Behind walls covered in paintings, an instructor can be heard talking to a class of art students encouraging them in their work and telling them to “let go of their inhibitions” – this is the Ku-ring-gai Art Centre. Located down a quiet lane, sits a warm and welcoming yellow building trimmed in blue. Its light and airy studios encourage creativity and its updated facilities foster excellence. The Ku-ring-gai Art Centre boasts modern equipment such as French hydraulic presses in the print room, a pottery and sculpture studio with five kilns, well-equipped studios and an exhibition gallery. The Ku-ring-gai Art Centre is one of the largest art facilities in Australia provided by local government. Classes are held morning, afternoon and evening Monday to Saturday. Choose from art, writing, or music classes for adults, children and teens. According to coordinator Judy Harris, there is something for everyone. “We have classes for all levels of experience,” she explains. Students have the opportunity to explore pottery, painting, printmaking, sculpture, jewellery making, glass art, as well as creative writing, guitar, and more. Plus, the gallery regularly showcases students’ art – giving you a chance to put your talent on display. Tel: 02 9424 0310 For more information visit www.kmc.nsw.gov.au artcentre or email artcentre@kmc.nsw.gov.au Ku-ring gai Wild Flower Garden 55 420 Mona Vale Rd., St Ives Upon entering the facility, visitors are welcomed to the Bushland Education Centre. The centre hosts the Ku-ringgai council’s environmental education programs and provides information to day visitors out to explore the grounds. The centre includes a teaching and workshop space, a kitchen and a covered outside patio area with tables, chairs and electric barbecues. Space can be rented out for birthday parties, family gatherings or other celebrations and the centre is home to a variety of programs running throughout the year. The Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden is one of the Upper North Shore’s best kept secrets, situated at 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives. A haven of urban bushland, the Wildflower Garden covers 123 hectares and is home to a dizzying array of vegetation and wildlife. Leaving the Bushland Education Centre, visitors are able to explore the garden by taking a walk along any one of eight tracks ranging from the wheelchair-friendly Senses Track to the more challenging, three kilometre Mueller Track. Alternatively, those with a keen eye can take a stroll through a fenced-in pond, which is home to frogs, fish and all the other habitants of the Australian wetland. The Wildlife Garden also features two picnic areas – Lambert’s Clearing and Dampier’s Clearing. Lambert’s Clearing is the largest picnic area available and includes shelter, toilets and children’s play equipment. Lambert’s Clearing is also a popular grazing ground for the swamp wallabies that reside in the bush adjoining the clearing. A more intimate picnicking experience can be enjoyed at Dampier’s Clearing. Located at the top of the garden, this picnic area is more secluded than its counterpart. It can be reached via the paved Senses Track making it suitable for wheelchairs, strollers and the elderly. The Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. only closing to the Public on Christmas day and Good Friday. Tel: 02 9424 0353 Bancroft Park Bancroft Park 58 Recreation Ave., Roseville NSW 2069 Recreation Ave., Roseville NSW 2069 Distance from The Uptown 100m Situated in the heart of Roseville, Bancroft Park offers something for the whole family. The park is naturally divided into three main areas, not including the tennis complex or the Art Centre. A shaded walk under tall Turpentine Trees that opens up into a grass lawn demarcates one area. Then there is another flat shady alcove surrounded by large trees, which is almost cut off from the rest of the park. Small gardens with a variety of plants adorn the different sections. Two of the three areas offer wideopen lawns for little children to work off a little energy or for older children to play ball games. The third area has children’s play equipment and is suitable for toddlers. The park is easy to walk to and includes shade for keeping out of the midday sun. There are also park benches in the shade or sun. Another bonus for parents is that the park is fenced in so there’s little chance of kids running into the road. The real attractions of Bancroft Park however, are the sculptures scattered throughout the grounds. Located next to Ku-ring-gai Art Centre, Bancroft Park has benefitted from some of the centre’s talented students and instructors. This beautiful little park is accessible from the leafy roads on both sides. It is also wheelchair friendly and has street parking. It is a short walk from Roseville Station and just a 300 m walk from the bus stop on Boundary St. Roseville Cinema 112 Pacific Hwy, Roseville Roseville Cinema 112 Pacific Hwy, Roseville 59 The present day Roseville Cinema has been reincarnated several times since the building was first erected in the early 1900s. Originally built by the Ku-ring-gai council to serve as town hall for the area, it has also hosted local dances, festivities and Roseville College events. According to historical record, when World War I erupted, the first Australian recruitment drive for soldiers was held in the building. The hall briefly served as a church and preparatory school as well. theatre was converted to a twin cinema in 1995, and in 2011 it underwent a massive upgrade, which replaced ageing film projectors with state-of-the-art digital technology. Following the war, the building was renamed Traynor’s Picture Palace and from 1919 to present day it has remained the place for locals to enjoy quality art-house film content. The theatre has partnered with local cafés and restaurants to offer patrons a discount rate for dinner and a movie. Movie meal deals are available at the Salt Pepper Nutmeg, Sky Bar, and Roseville Memorial Club. The palace was renovated in 1936 in beautiful Art Deco style and seating capacity was expanded to accommodate more than 500 people. Ownership passed to Hans Van Pinxteren in the ‘70s, who has continued to run it as a family-owned business. The As one of the few remaining independent cinemas in Sydney, Roseville Cinema remains dedicated to showing top quality local and foreign films. Other cinema features include: crying rooms in both cinemas, ATM facilities, hearing help, disabled access, licensed functions, cinema bar, 2 screens and Dolby Digital Sound. Tel: 02 9416 8555 "A unique place where you can call it home" Architecture Security and Privacy In The Uptown all access is controlled to all entries and exits as well as private access to the residences by keypads. There is no public access to within the grounds. 56 Euston Road, Alexandria NSW 2015 While it is possible to maintain complete privacy if desired within the grounds due to clever use of balconies, walls and landscaping which restrict overlooking of adjacent private spaces there is ample opportunity to connect with other residents within the common access and entertainment areas. Primarily the privacy aims of the design are for between the public, public spaces and the residents. Large screening hedges or trees on all boundaries with generous setbacks of between 6-10 metres allow one to live in the heart of a vibrant area with close access to shops and schools but feel as if you live in a quiet suburb. 63 In today's busy world home is a haven for us to spend time with family and friends. Our brief from Longton was to design an exclusive community where people who had the choice to live anywhere in the world would choose to live here. We have incorporated many of the ideas, benefits and features of this private, relaxed resort based lifestyle in the architecture and planning in The Uptown and we have listed just a few of these below. Uptown Design Highlights An Exclusive Club In The Uptown we have followed this philosophy, from creating the first impression of the building as a unified residence with a classic and timeless elegance from, entry through to grand central courtyards leading along covered open pathways to private landscaped entries for all residences. This design philosophy rejects institutional style corridors leading on to apartment entries with no presence that appear more like hotel rooms than houses. The club like facilities include amongst other things a heated pool and spa, gymnasium and roof garden areas with dining and cooking facilities. Private gardens In The Uptown we have provided deep landscaped setbacks from the street but we have retained the concept of a private garden for each apartment. For those living at ground level everyone has the benefit of a spacious outdoor space with paved covered areas for dining, lawn areas for play and a large tree for shade and privacy. The penthouse apartments have gardens in the sky with all day sun and expansive local and distant views. For those in the levels between in addition to generous private balconies we have set aside private common enclaves for their exclusive use with multiple barbecue facilities and seating and dining areas. About 360O 3600 has been involved in significant local, regional and international projects since 2001. The firm is committed to outstanding design with substantial social, cultural and environmental outcomes. It applies a rigorous process of research and consultation before undertaking each commission. Each project is directly overseen by the principal with particular attention to producing original, beautiful and meaningful concepts, communicated through high-quality documentation, and a proven commitment to meeting project budgets and programmes. Landscape Architecture Level 5, 68-72 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills NSW 2010 Award Received 2008 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects NSW Excellence Award for Sam Fiszman Park, Bondi Beach. 2008 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects NSW Design Award for Flour Mills Studios, Sydney. 2007 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects NSW Design Award for the rooftop landscape M Central. 360 0 The Uptown Design Highlights The landscape design supports the project's value proposition of establishing an environment that fosters community ownership, which caters to residents' needs through engaging and memorable landscape design. The over arching landscape concept is for an external environment that supplements and connects the spectrum of private and communal spaces created by the architecture. The landscape itself is conceived as an urban garden. It is a counterpoint to the modern architecture and a complement to the district's residential scale. It is a juxtaposition of wild urban oasis and a familiar domestic courtyard, always with an air of relaxed informality. This garden demonstrates a progressive approach to landscape in our urban centres; in this residential development, the garden contributes as much to the character of the suburb and its inhabitants as it does to the enjoyment of its residents. The proposed landscape plan encourages indoor/outdoor relationships, the building's edge seamlessly transitions to the surrounding landscape, offering a unified internal and external spatial experience. Each of the ground floor apartments have generous private open space comprised of a paved courtyard, lawn pocket and perimeter screen planting. The arrangement of these courtyards promote healthy and active lifestyles while providing adaptability to engage a variety of uses, including outdoor dining, passive relaxation and active recreation. The development's private spaces are complemented through a series of external communal spaces distributed 66 throughout the building. It is proposed to landscape the rooftop of the buildings to promote the project's ESD principles and to add a significant layer to the social sustainability of the buildings. In addition to the environmental benefits including reduction of the heat island effect, stormwater absorption and creation of urban habitat, the fully accessible rooftops will provide a valuable additional useable area. Designed as an island in the sky, the rooftops intend to be tangible and flexible to service the needs of its user. The landscape will be predominantly planted with hardy native shrub and groundcover species creating a buffer to the external building edges, with timber deck paths floating over the landscape to varied pockets of space, immersed in the landscape. The spaces will be of varied character. Social spaces associated with entertaining facilities will have permanent shade and dining settings, small turf pockets with daybed benches will provide passive recreation areas for small groups and small ornamental trees will provide natural shade to informal seating areas. The roof gardens will be particularly valuable outdoor space in the milder seasons of winter, spring and autumn providing varied and seasonal amenity for residents. The Uptown – Preferred Builder 67 To ensure The Uptown is built with superior quality, we are extremely stringent and cautious in the builder selection process. We will only invite a handful of builders with adequate capability and strong track record to tender for the construction of The Uptown. Before we entrust The Uptown with any particular builder, we will undertake diligent negotiation and documentation to ensure the design intent is reflected and implemented during the course of construction. One of the construction companies eligible for future tending, Cabe Constructions, has expressed strong interest in undertaking the construction work for The Uptown building. We consider Cabe a strong candidate given the numerous industry awards it has received and solid reputation in the industry. Subject to future tendering outcome and negotiation of a binding construction contract, we consider Cabe Constructions as the preferred builder for The Uptown building. About CABE Constructions Formed in 1999, CABE Constructions has been developing and building a wide range of buildings including luxury apartments, residential subdivisions, commercial projects and exclusive architecturally designed homes. Recent Completed Residential Projects: PROJECT NAME LOCATION TYPE Ocean Narrabeen NSW Beachside Apartments Saltwater Bargara QLD Beachfront Apartments Soleil South Cronulla NSW Coastal Apartments Cielo Glenhaven NSW Multi-level Luxury Residence Manta Bargara QLD Oceanfront Apartments Vue Campbelltown NSW Parkside Apartments Dune Bargara QLD Oceanside Apartments Sanctum Cronulla NSW Coastal Apartments Rockpool Bargara QLD Beachfront Apartments C Bargara QLD Beachfront Apartments Bilgola Bilgola NSW Beachside Apartments Centric Macarthur NSW Mixed Use Multi-Level Developments Pinnacle Apartments & Pinnacle North Campbelltown NSW Luxury Apartments Atria Stanhope Gardens NSW Luxury Architecturally Designed Houses Pinnacle Terraces Campbelltown NSW Luxury Terrace Houses Aviva Frenchs Forest NSW Freestanding Houses Davenport Drive Wallacia NSW Single-level Luxury Residence Base Camperdown NSW Mixed Used Multi-Level Development Awards Received: "Luxury is a necessity" Interior Design Archer + Wright International award winning interior designers Archer + Wright have brought their renowned restrained, elegant aesthetics to The Uptown Apartments with a luxurious palette of materials and fixtures befitting a development of this stature. Archer + Wright believe an apartment should always feel like an elegant home whatever its scale. By deftly incorporating discrete yet spacious storage facilities, subtle lighting and state of the art technology, Archer + Wright have customised the apartment interiors to suit a range of lifestyle options. Materials selected by Archer + Wright are always beautiful but importantly, also highly functional. Everything must work to enhance the owners enjoyment of their home and to create a stress free, luxurious living environment. Richly lacquered and timber veneered panels blend with European marble and Italian ceramic wall tiles to create a truly elegant ambiance with a uniquely urbane aesthetic. Top quality Italian stainless steel appliances and European fittings have been selected by Archer + Wright to further compliment the international life style ambiance of these apartments. Wide plank, engineered timber floorboards and plush broadloom carpets flow out to spacious ‘timber look’ Italian tile terraces further augmenting the carefully planned apartment interiors reflecting the true Sydney ‘indoor/outdoor’ lifestyle. Archer + Wright was established in 2003 as a design based practice. Employing a dynamic team of architects and interior designers with an extensive and growing portfolio covering the corporate, residential, development and hospitality sectors. As well as working with clients on ‘one off ’ commissions, Archer + Wright has enjoyed collaborative working relationships with several internationally recognised developers, project management firms and larger architectural practices on a range of high profile corporate and development projects. Our extensive experience in these areas results from our being fully aware of the commercial realities of the building industry. We embrace the challenge of producing the highest quality designs for all of our clients, within the parameters of the market place, and the individual project brief. The clearly articulated ‘classic modern’ style that Archer + Wright has developed ensures our clients are provided with a broad range of stylish and innovative design solutions. We pride ourselves on always addressing our client’s personalised needs whilst maintaining our signature clean, elegant yet totally functional aesthetic. 71 Interior Inclusion Floor Surface Bedroom Floor: Carpet by Fabrica (USA) Kitchen and Bathroom Floor: Tile by D’Imola (Italy) Tiles in the wet areas need to be durable as well as artistic. Italy, which began using tiles in the Middle Ages when ceramic tile became an architectural medium for decoration of wall and floors in religious and public building, is today still a leading tile manufacturing country. The country has 163 ceramic tile manufacturers in Italy producing close to 400 million square metres of tiles per year. Formed in 1874, Cooperative Ceramica D’Imola is the oldest ceramic manufacturer in Italy. Today, the company operates three factories in Bologna Province, producing a rich range of modern premium ceramic tiles with passionate design and rigorous quality control. Stepping onto plush and soft carpet is a heavenly feeling. To give the the ultimate cosiness and warmness in this private living space, Fabrica carpet is the one of the few carpets in the world capable of accomplishing this mission. Fabrica manufactures carpets and rugs for the most demanding segments of the highend style residential market, including the American President’s dwelling, the White House. Being branded ‘Best in Class’, Fabrica has earned an international reputation for exquisite style and exceptional performance. Living Room and Study Room Floor: Timber by Legno (Australia) Nature gives people a sense of security. Exuberating warmth and prestige, timber floor is ideal for living space where you can relax and rejuvenate. Legno, being an Australia interior material supplier with a solid foundation and a reputation for high quality in the building industry, has been offering a range of stone and timber products for the past 20 years. Legno’s imposes stringent control of the production process, the quality of the timber floor is assured. Standard Inclusion 73 Miele Kitchen Anything else is a compromise A well-equipped and reliable kitchen holds the key to the art of living. It is more than a set of cabinets and doors – it is the heart of a home. From trying out a newly discovered recipe to preparing the perfect meal for the family, we need a stylish kitchen as well as one that’s fitted for practical everyday use. INCLUSION AND SPECIFICATIONS ITEM & Reference Model DIMENSION (mm) FINISH FEATURES Oven (H4412B) 600 Clean Steel Fascia Panel with Black Glass Door Electronic Programmable; Double Glazed Door; Rear Halogen Lighting Stainless Steel Slide Out Intensive 430m3/H extraction rate; double acting radial fan; one removable, dishwasher-safe stainless steel grease filter 600 Semi Integrated with Clean Steel Fascia Panel Ergonomic control panel; dial controls; programme sequence display; active drying; EcoSensor Plus; Heating Pump 600 Stainless Steel Gas Hob with Cast Iron Trivets Single-handed electronic ignition safely, thermoelectric ignition monitoring Range Hood (DA3360) Dishwasher (G4101I) Cooktop (KM2012) 600 BRAND LEGEND Miele is a German manufacturer of high-end domestic appliances, commercial equipment and fitted kitchens, based in Gutersloh, Germany. It has always been a family-owned and operated company, since it was founded in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann. Today, Miele is seen as the leader of the domestic appliances market. In 2007, Miele received an award for being the most successful company in Germany, beating the previous year’s winner Google. It has also won the Best Domestic Appliance Brand in the UK in 2007, 2008 and 2010. External Ducted Range Hood Internal circulation range hood will never be adequate to keep kitchen odorless and clean. Therefore we see external ducting is a must have for modern apartments. In combination with the powerful range hood, you are now fully prepared to cook your favorite dishes or try out new recipes. Kitchen 75 Standard Inclusion Enjoy Water Interior Inclusion Grohe Tapware A kitchen mixer, basin tap, shower faucet and shower system is one of household’s core facilities. Endurable mixers and generous size shower head will make a big difference in your daily life. INCLUSION AND SPECIFICATIONS ITEM LOCATION FEATURES Kitchen Tap Kitchen Island Bench Grhoe Minta Squareline Kitchen Mixer with Pull Out Spray Basin Mixer Bathroom Grohe Eurocube Basin Mixer Bath Spout/Mixer Bathroom Grohe Eurocube Micro Combination Mixer Shower Mixer Bathroom Grohe Eurocube Micro Square Shower Mixer Shower System Bathroom Grohe Tempesta Classic Shower Rail Set Overhead Shower Bathroom Grohe Rainshower Modern Showerhead DESIGN At Grohe, design is more than just aesthetic trappings. It is a quality feature and stands for the perfect synthesis of form and function. QUALITY Everything at Grohe comes with a seal of exceptional quality. All Grohe products have to withstand numersous endurance tests before leaving the factory. TECHNOLOGY Grohe constantly works at understanding what consumers needs are and continuously works on developing the right solution. BRAND LEGEND Grohe started as a ferric hardware factory in 1911 under the name Berkenhoff & Paschedag, located in Hemer, Germany. The company was renamed to Friedrich Grohe Armaturenfabrik when it was taken over by Friedrich Grohe. Grohe AG now is Europe’s largest and the world’s leading single-brand manufacturer and supplier of sanitary fittings. Grohe is setting standards in quality, technology, design and its products deliver the perfect flow of water. Bathroom 78 Standard Inclusion Interior Inclusion Special Touches Better Everyday In addition to what you usually see at a premium residential development, we have travelled the extra mile to deliver the ultimate comfort by adding these special touches in the standard inclusion. Wine Cabinet Dual Zone Dual Zone Stainless steel bevelled door frame Triple glazed, UV tinted tempered glass door Electronic lockable control panel with LCD display Telescopic shelves with ball bearing runners 7 sturdy beech wood shelves with mould resistant coating Humidity level maintained between 55% – 75% Constant air circulation Front venting Active carbon filter Technical Specifications Dimensions (mm) 865 x 595 x 575 Input Power (W) 140 Bottle Capacity 46 Temperature Setting Range (oC) 15~18 Number of Shelves 6 Number of Zones 2 BRAND LEGEND De'Longhi was founded by the De'Longhi family in 1902 as a small industrial parts manufacturing workshop. Historically a major producer of portable heaters and air conditioners, the company has expanded to include nearly every category of small domestic appliances in the food preparation and cooking, as well as household cleaning and ironing segments. Today, De'Longhi operates 13 production facilities and 30 international subsidiaries that support sales to 75 countries worldwide. It has become a global market leader in coffee, comfort and selected kitchen and homecare categories. Kitchen 79 Standard Inclusion Interior Inclusion Special Touches Perfection By Design In addition to what you usually see at a premium residential development, we have travelled the extra mile to deliver the ultimate comfort by adding these special touches in the standard inclusion. Toto Toilet Seat Australians nowadays demand an ever-more luxurious and fulfilling bathroom experience. A well fitted bathroom could elevate the bathroom from the merely functional to a total relaxing experience. Technical Specifications Front and rear cleanse Adjustable, warm air dryer Built-in air purifying system Oscillating and pulsating comfort washing Self-Cleaning nozzle Fully featured Remote Control Adjustable heated seat temperature Adjustable Spray with precision positioning Energy-Saver timer Soft close seat and lid Adjustable water temperature BRAND LEGEND Toto was established in 1917 as Japan’s first producer of vitreous china sanitary ware. The name “Toto” is an abbreviation of the two Japanese words forming its full name, Toyo Toki, meaning Oriental Ceramics. The company invented and patented the innovative toilet seat, Washlet bidet. Today, Toto is the world’s largest toilet manufacturer. Bathroom 81 Standard Inclusion Interior Inclusion Special Touches In addition to what you usually see at a premium residential development, we have travelled the extra mile to deliver the ultimate comfort by adding these special touches in the standard inclusion. Bathroom Floor Heating, Heated Towel Rail and Generous Size Overhead Shower Free To Air and Satellite TV Numerous television channels are broadcast in multi-languages through satellite from different parts of the world. It is free to watch as long as the satellite dish is installed on the building. We will do the hard part bringing satellite TV programmes to your home and you can relax and enjoy. Current FTA programmes include: ChinaSat 6B at 115.5°E Fujian South East TV Hunan TV Guizhou TV Chongqing TV Shanghai Media Group Dragon TV Zhejiang Satellite TV Shandong TV CCTV 1,2, 15 Sichuan TV Gansu TV Anhui TV Tianjin TV Guangdong Satellite TV Beijing TV Liaoning TV Jiangsu TV Hubei TV TVB8 China Entertainment TV Fashion TV Asia Macau Lotus TV Phoenix Hong Kong NHK World TV Shandong TV Phoenix InfoNews Channel Xing Kong International Channel V China AsiaSat 3S at 105.5°E ABC1 ABC2 ABC3 ABC4Kids ABC News 24 7 Digital 7 Mate 9 Digital 10 Digital SBS ONE SBS TWO GO! Note: listed are some of the current FTA satellite programmes available on ChinaSat 6B and AsiaSat 3S. FTA programs from these satellites may change. Imagine you rush to your shower on a cold and miserable winter morning, pull the shower mixer and instantly you are wrapped by a waterfall of hot water coming out from the overhead shower. From head to toe, your body is warmed by the abundance and voluminous hot water. You step out of shower and reach out for the towel placed on the rack, your feet feel the floor heating first and then your body is dried and wrapped by the heated towel. The misery of the winter morning has completely disappeared. Once you have left the bathroom, you may leave the floor heating on for a little while to dry the residual floor water to keep your bathroom dry and clean. AsiaSat 3S at 105.5°E USB Power Outlet Our lives these days are filled with electronic devices and gadgets charged by USB ports. The tangled cables and irregular shape charges could make a mess out of you home. To keep The Uptown apartments tidy and clean, we will be installing power outlets with USB power outlets for most of the rooms where USB devices are expected to be charged. You may simple plug your devices to these USB power outlets, and your devices and gadgets will be in business in no time. Kitchen Waste Disposal The modern kitchen is incomplete without a food waste disposal. Simply turn on your cold tap, put the food scraps into your sink and feed them into the plughole. Turn on the food waste disposer and at the touch of a button the food waste is ground down and flushed away. The food waste disposers will be sourced from InSinkErator, a US company headquartered in Wisconsin. Not only the InSinkErator is the largest manufacturer of food waste disposers, it also invented them back in 1927. The reference model Evolution 100 delivers a powerful 0.7 horsepower and comes with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. Standard Inclusion 83 Furniture Package “Living the true ‘designer lifestyle’ is never easier than in your new The Uptown Apartment. We have worked closely with leading Italian furniture company ‘Poliform’ to craft unique and stylish 86 furniture solutions worthy of such a prestigious project.” - Richard Archer. Design Director, Archer Why Choose This Furniture Package: + Wright Exclusive package for The Uptown residents - tailored to match the interior design and style. Having access to award winning interior designers – saving thousands of home styling consultation fees. Top of the line Italian furniture package with affordable price – thanks to bulk sourcing by the developer for the whole project. Two choices of furniture packages to complement the light and dark interior scheme. Hassel free moving in - all pieces will be delivered and assembled prior to your arrival. Furniture buyback - we will buy back your existing furniture package and donate to a charity organisation for a good cause. ENTRANCE/CORRIDOR - PontiBuffet Table Designed by CLAESSON KOIVISTO RUNE in 2010, this desk has beautiful elegant lines inspired by the bridges and works of the famous Milanese architect Gio Ponti. The Ponti desk has a timeless, clean and tidy feel. LIVING ROOM - Shangai3-seater lounge & Shangai1-seater sofa The freedom of composition and superior comfort, Shangai is a system of sofas by Carlo Colombo which is characterised by a modern and essential style. - Ralph LAUREN Cushions Ralph Lauren cushions are the perfect accent piece to the living room sofas, adding a mix of opulent colours and rich textures. - Tridente Middle Side Table & Tridente Coffee Table This series of coffee tables is characterised by modern shapes and a traditional workmanship. With tops and heights of different dimensions, Tridente is able to meet different needs and functions. These coffee tables can stand alone but can also create a pleasant atmosphere when used together. - Axia Sideboard Entertainment Unit With the ability to showcase and store, the Axia sideboard is characterised by varying geometries. - Gilda Floor Lamp The floor lamp Gilda by Pallucco is characterised by aesthetics and functionality. The Italian Enrico Franzolini is the designer of this elegant extravagant light. The large lampshade can be chosen in different fabrics and colours and is located on an extendable aluminium tripod. Gilda floor lamp impresses with a practical design and exceptionally tastful optics. STUDY ROOM (Optional) - Concorde Writing Desk A design able to propose a primary shape, emphasising the naturalness of the wood for Concorde table and writing desk by Emmanuel Gallina. Soft shapes interpreted with essential style. - Foscarini Binic Desk Lamp Binic is inspired by the world of the sea and the shape recalls windsocks — aeration systems on boats. These shapes evoke other figures: a loudspeaker, a cartoon character, an animal or a totem. - Ventura with Arms Low Back Dining Chair Enveloping, fluid and sensual shapes are combined with an upholstered comfort and refinement for the creation of Ventura – a quintessential piece born from the collaboration between Jean-Marie Massaud and Poliform. - Amalgamated Textiles Rug Hand woven in India by skilled craftsmen these rugs are modern and elegant whilst being resilient to wear. - Bug Arm Chair Another unique piece which has resulted from the successful collaboration between Poliform and Paola Navone, the Bug armchair is a definite must for any contemporary interior. It has been carefully finished, and is is elegant and refined. DINING ROOM - Clipper Dining Table Geometric and light shapes are the characterising elements of the Clipper table, but its defining feature is the unique frame. - Ventura Dining Chair Enveloping, fluid and sensual shapes underpinned by upholstered comfort and refinement, the lightness of Ventura is highlighted by its slim wooden structure. BRAND LEGEND Poliform was founded in 1970, evolving from an artisan business dating back to 1942. In 1996, the company introduced Varenna, its specialist kitchen division, producing highly sophisticated and elegant designs that complement Poliform’s functional and timeless furniture. Contributing to Poliform’s success has been collaborations with some of the world’s most innovative designers and architects, including Marcel Wanders, Carlo Colombo, Vincent Van Duysen, Paolo Piva, Paola Navone, Studio Kairos, Robert Barbieri and Robert Lazzeroni. 88 BEDROOM - Abbinabili Bedside Table Abbinabili is a collection of containers that offer further possibility to furnish the night zone following one’s own taste. The functionality and the streamlined shape ensure that this collection matches easily with all Poliform beds. Equally as effective on their own, the elements can be used in any room of a house as they can offer a range of storage solutions. - Foscarini Medium Gregg Lamp An organic, elegant and familiar shape that does not use pure geometry as its point of reference and is therefore truer and closer to the exemplarity that we find in nature. Gregg is a concentration of purity, eccentricity and freedom with the trademark design of Ludovica + Roberto Palomba. - Poliform Bed To simply call it a bed does not do it justice. Dream is a system that furnishes the resting area in an original and personalised way. A series of panels combine to create a headboard that can be customised in different fabrics and colours. The night table transforms from a unique storage container into a pouf simply by just turning the cover. - De Rucci Kage 3-BMattress This is one of the De Rucci’s core mattress products. Covered with coral velvet fabric manufactured in Belgium, this mattress contains a 1596 independent spring unit. Not only this design minimise any disturbance of the sleep surface, it also provides full support to your body. A precise support system provides you an excellent comfort. The spine - Backache is normally caused by problems at the joint of spine and pelvis. When a bed does not offset the pressure on the spine, then muscles are used to support the spine, which is the chief cause of back ache. Is your existing bed giving you the right support? Think about it. BRAND LEGEND Established in 2004, De Rucci engaged the world renowned French designer Moris to integrate ergonomics and sleep environics to traditional European bedding design, to deliver a comfortable and healthy sleeping system. De Rucci now has over 1200 stores in the Asia-Pacific area and is well known for delivering premium bedding products and exceptional customer services 90 TYPICAL TWO BEDROOM* What Will Be Included: TYPICAL ONE BEDROOM* Location Piece Quantity Item Finish Entrance/Corridor Buffet Table 1 Ponti Lacquered Finish 3-seater Lounge 1 Shangai Sofa Upholstery in B or C Fabric 1-seater sofa 1 Shangai 1-seater sofa Upholstery in B or C Fabric RL Cushions 3 Sofa Cushions Upholstery in B or C Fabric Side Table 2 Tridente middle table Mat Lacquer or Timber Veener Coffee Table 1 Tridente Mat Lacquer or Timber Veener Entertainment Unit 1 Axia Sideboard 28 Lacquer colours Living Room Location Piece Quantity Item Finish Entrance/Corridor Buffet Table 1 Ponti Lacquered Finish Floor Lamp 1 Gilda Floor Lamp Chrome base with White, Black or Jute shade 3-seater Lounge 1 Shangai Sofa Upholstery in B or C Fabric Rug 1 Amalgamated Textiles _ Armchair 1 Bug – cat B Upholstery in B or C Fabric Dining Table 1 Clipper Mat Lacquer or Timber Veener Dining Chair 6 Ventura chair with no arms Timber Base, B or C Fabric Bedside Table 2 Abbinabili 2 drawer night table Mat Lacquer or Timber Veener Lamp 1 Foscarini Medium Gregg Lamp White Bed 1 Arca Bed Upholstery in B or C Fabric Mattress 1 De Rucci Kage 3-B Mattress coral velvet fabric and independent barrel pocket spring Bedside Table 2 Abbinabili 2 drawer night table Mat Lacquer or Timber Veener Lamp 1 Foscarini Medium Gregg Lamp White Bed 1 Memo Due Bed 28 Mat Lacquer Colours Built in Joinery Desk 1 Concorde Writing Desk Dark Oak with 5 hide Colours Desk Lamp 1 Foscarini Binic Various Colours available Low back dining chair 1 Ventura With Arms Timber Base, B or C Fabric Living Room RL Cushions 2 Sofa Cushions Upholstery in B or C Fabric Side Table 1 Tridente middle table Mat Lacquer or Timber Veener Coffee Table 1 Tridente Mat Lacquer or Timber Veener Entertainment Unit 1 Axia Sideboard 28 Lacquer colours Floor Lamp 1 Gilda Floor Lamp Chrome base with White, Black or Jute shade Rug 1 Amalgamated Textiles _ Armchair 1 Bug – cat B Upholstery in B or C Fabric Dining Table 1 Clipper Mat Lacquer or Timber Veener Dining Chair 4 Ventura chair with no arms Timber Base, B or C Fabric Bedside Table 1 Abbinabili 2 drawer night table Matt Lacquer or Timber Veener 1 Foscarini Medium Gregg Lamp White Dining Room Bedroom Study Room (Optional) Lamp Bed 1 Arca Bed Upholstery in B or C Fabric Built in Joinery Desk Desk 1 Concorde Writing Desk Dark Oak with 5 hide Colours Desk Lamp 1 Foscarini Binic Various Colours available Low back dining chair 1 Ventura With Arms – B or C Fabric Timber Base, B or C Fabric Dining Room Main Bedroom Second Bedroom Study Room (Optional) * The furniture package may be adjusted according to actual floor layout and subject to availability. 92 Samsung Fingerprint Digital Door Lock Touch the Pride “Perfect combination of sleek design, easy operation and uncompromised reliability” – My Digital Lock This lock system imposes dual level security for both outside and inside of the building. At the building entrance, you may choose to enter with a PIN, a RFID card or a pre-registered smart chip bank card. For the individual apartment door, you may access with a 4-12 access code, finger print or mechanical override keys. Such user-friendly accessibility provides the utmost convenience to the residents when entering the building, meanwhile the lock’s state-of-the-art mechanical construction ensures the utmost safety and security for your home. FEATURES • Dual access to lobby entrance by pin code or smart card. • Triple access to apartment door lock by pin code, finger print or mechanical key. • Random Security Coding – 2 random numbers appearing before access code are keyed in to prevent intruders from checking the fingerprint marks left . • Automatic/Manual locking modes. • Emergency external battery terminal and mechanical bypass key. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reference Model Number Combination User Capacity False Rejection Rate False Acceptance Rate Sensor Speed Battery Duration SHT-5180XL / SHS-5230 4 – 12 digits 100 fingerprints, 10 passwords 0.01% 0.001 - Less Less than 1 second Average 3,650 accesses BRAND LEGEND For more than 70 years, Samsung has been at the forefront of innovation. From its inception as a small export business in Taegu, Korea, Samsung has grown to become one of the world’s leading electronic companies, specialising in digital appliances and media, semiconductors, memory and system integration. Today Samsung’s innovative and top quality products and processes are world recognised. It has gained the No.1 global market share for 13 of its products. Building and Apartment Entrance 93 Standard Inclusion Samsung Video Intercom Touch the Pride “Perfect combination of sleek design, easy operation and uncompromised reliability” – My Digital Lock This Samsung video intercom system incorporates the latest technology available to ensure complete home security. The combination of this security intercom and video door station allows you to see and hear who is at the building entrance and apartment door before granting access, which is the simplest way to protect you and your family. FEATURES • Door answering & monitoring. • Convenient hands-free style. • Sleek 7” touch screen with PSTN line integration . • Wider viewing angel. • Colour Image Sensor. 4 wire system, max 4 internal monitor and 4 external cameras. • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reference Model Language Support (SHT-7327) Sensor Lens Video Intercom Dimension (mm) Video Door Station Dimension(mm) SHT-7327 / SHT-CP6100 English/Chinese 1/3” CCD Colour (320k Pixel) 3.6mm Board Lens BRAND LEGEND For more than 70 years, Samsung has been at the forefront of innovation. From its inception as a small export business in Taegu, Korea, Samsung has grown to become one of the world’s leading electronic companies, specialising in digital appliances and media, semiconductors, memory and system integration. Today Samsung’s innovative and top quality products and processes are world recognised. It has gained the No.1 global market share for 13 of its products. 277x 186 x 29 74 x 133 x 10 Door 95 Standard Inclusion Samsung 55 inch 3D Full HD TV Samsung 32 & 40 inch 3D Full HD TV A top quality TV is indispensible for delivering a cinematic experience in your living room. Samsung Series 8 Smart 3D Full HD TV has taken viewing to the next level with excellent picture quality, voice and gesture control and access to online content and services. In addition, this television set’s full 3D function will take the family to a magical journey when watching 3D movies or TV broadcasts. For other rooms in the apartment, Samsung Series 6 Full HD TV is recommended. This durable LED TV is big enough to fill up each room with home entertainment while minimising energy consumption. FEATURES FEATURES • Built-In Smart TV Processor & Software. •6 Star Energy Rating (32 inch). •7 Star Energy Rating (40 inch). •Built In Wi-Fi. •LAN Port. •DLNA Certified. •3 HDMI Inputs. •3D Ready. • Full HD 1080p picture quality. • Ultra-slim profile. • Smart interaction. • Dual Core Processor. • AllShare Play. • SmartView app. • 3D Super Resolution. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reference Model Screen Size Screen Definition Screen Type Built-in Decoders Connectivity Interactive Control Dimension without stand(mm) Reference Model Screen Size Screen Definition Screen Type Dolby Series 6 32’’ / 40’’ Full HD 1920 x 1080 LED Dolby Digital Plus/ Dolby Pulse Clear Motion Rate 400 Dimension without stand(mm) 740.2 x 449.3 x 46.9 / 927.4 x 554.7 x 46.9 Series 8 55’’ Full HD 1920 x 1080 LED Dolby Digital Plus Digital Optical, Ethernet Voice commands & Hand Gestures 1230.3 x 722.3 x 30.8 Premium Upgrade Living Room 97 Kitchen & Master Bedroom Premium Upgrade Home Theater System – Sound System Design for Sound “It shouldn’t be possible for such room-filling sound to come from so space friendly a system – yet it does.” - Five Star rated by What Hi-Fi A true and complete 5.1-channel surround sound home theater makes the whole home entertainment system. Not only does it deliver a superior sound system, it also offers multiple connectivity options – wireless, AirPlay or Bluetooth. This home theater set not only combines the top of line Monitor Audio 5.1 Surround System, a Yamaha Amplifier and a Sony Blu-ray Player, it will deliver the ultimate home entertainment experience. FEATURES • 4” bass midrange driver featuring C-CAM® cone technology. • Specially developed 1” C-CAM tweeter design featuring unique venting and rear loading chamber – low resonance design to provide clean, pure sound. • Damped polymer moulded cabinet with internal ribbing. • The curved shape helps to eliminate un-wanted standing waves. • Single point fixing (1/4” UNC) for universal wall bracket installation (not provided). • Single rear mounted port featuring HiVe® technology for clean, powerful, punchy bass. • Black cloth finish with contrasting solid aluminium end caps. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reference Model Frequency Response (kHz) Sensitivity (dB) Power Handling with Amplifier (watts) Power Handling Individual (watts) Dimension (mm) Mass System 80 – 30 84 100 40 128 x 228 x 128 BRAND LEGEND Monitor Audio was founded by Mo Iqabal in 1972. It started to produce cabinet in-house speakers at the Monitor Quality Cabinets facility in 1976 and was the first producer of the now famous Gold Metal Dome tweeter in 1988. Today, Monitor Audio Ltd has become a global specialist in hi-fi loudspeaker design, incorporating stereo and surround sound systems and a range of sonically matched architectural speakers for ultra discreet high quality sound around the home and outside. Living Room 99 Premium Upgrade Home Theater System - Amplifier & Blue-Ray Player 125 Years Passion & Performance “Powerful amplifiers. Robust selection of DSP modes. Supports AirPlay and iPod integration. Wi-Fi-based iPhone and iPad app looks great and is easy to use.” – PCMAG FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS - Amplifier • AirPlay and DLNA music streaming. •Internet radio. •5 x 80W power output. •YPAO automatic setup. •CINEMA DSP 3D and Virtual Presence. Reference Model Channel Surround Sound Process Audio Features Video Features Dimension (mm) RX-V473 5.1 Cinema DSP YPAO sound optimisation; Adaptive DRC HDMI 3D passthrough; HDMI Audio Return Channel 431 x 161 x 315 FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS - Blue-Ray Player •Supports playback of Blu-ray 3D™ •BD-Live™ and BONUSVIEW™ compatibility •iPhone/iPad, Android phone/tablet and Kindle Fire compatible app for easier operation (by firmware update) •Audio playback of HD formats •1080p/24Hz-compatible HDMI video output •FLAC file playback compatibility •Netflix compatibility for internet video streaming •YouTube Leanback compatibility Reference Model BD Player Profile On-Board Decoders USB Playback Dimension (mm) BRAND LEGEND Yamaha was established in 1887 as a piano and reed organ manufacturer by Torakusu Yamaha as Nippon Gakki Company, Limited in Hamamatsu. The company's origins as a musical instrument manufacturer are still reflected today in the group's logo—a trio of interlocking tuning forks. Yamaha has been pushing the boundaries of technology in pursuit of the ultimate in home entertainment. Marked by state-of-the-art design, Yamaha’s products are well known for its beautiful harmonisation between time-honored Hi-Fi performance and leading-edge technologies. BD-S473 2.0 Dolby TruHD; DTS Master Audio; Dolby Digital 5.1; Bitstream Audio Out MP3, JPEG, DivX/DivX HK/MKV 435 x 50 x202 Living Room 101 Premium Upgrade Innovative living Fisher & Paykel Fridge “Incredibly efficient, gentle, quiet, does an awesome job.” – Product Review Keeping family food and drinks organised and fresh, the fridge is the most visited piece of a modern kitchen. This oversized fridge has been designed for what you use most often. The upper refrigerator enables easy access to everyday items. The lower drawer-based freezer ensures that longer- term storage items are just as easy to access. With the Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ Technology combining temperature sensors, smart electrics and variable speed fans, this fridge creates a controlled environment and optimum temperature for better food care. FEATURES •ActiveSmart™ system. •Adaptive defrost. •Door alarm - freezer. •Door alarm - refrigerator. •Frost free . •Humidity Control System. •LED lighting. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS One Bedroom Two & Three Bedroom Reference Model E402BRXFD3 RF522WDRX1 Refrigerator Volume(l)280 360 Freezer Volume (l) 123 159 Total Gross Volume (l) 403 519 Dimension (mm) 1715 x 635 x 695 1715 x 790 x 695 BRAND LEGEND Fisher & Paykel’s heritage dates to the 1930s with the manufacture of designs made under licence. The pioneering spirit established by the founders encouraged a culture that challenged conventional appliance design and production systems. In the 1980s, Fisher & Paykel introduced the world’s first appliance using brushless DC motors. Today, Fisher & Paykel has become a leading company, which designs, manufacturers and markets a range of innovative household appliances, with manufacturing sites located in Auckland, New Zealand, Italy, Thailand and Mexico. Kitchen 103 Premium Upgrade Kenwood kMix Small Kitchen Appliances Get Attached to Your Colour The kMix Boutique range aspires to bring vibrant colours into our everyday lives. Each product within the range is ergonomically designed to harmonise comfort with style. Making the cooking experience a fun and fulfilling time. FEATURES •Kitchen Machine: 500W motor for making heavy dough; 4.6 litre stainless steel bowl, 8 mixing speeds, auto stop. •Bench Blender: 800W motor for effortless blending, 1.6 litre calibrated glass goblet, dedicated pre-programmed functions. •Triblade Hand Blender: 700W motor for effortless blending, triblade, 5 variable speeds, stainless steel whisk. •Hand Mixer: 400 W motor for effortless blending, 5 variable speeds, SureGrip™, stainless steel beater and kneader. •Jug Kettle: 1.6 litre capacity, water window at the rear, illuminated on/off switch, flip-top lid, SureGrip™, removable/washable scale filter. •Comes in 8 colours. Passion Pink Fun. Exciting. Playful. Coconut White Bright. Innocent. Pure. Sun Kissed Yellow Outrageous Orange Raspberry Red Peppercorn Black Vibrant. Optimistic. Happy. Sexy. Powerful. Striking. Positive. Energetic. Creatvie. Glam Green Strong. Fresh. Balanced. Bold Blue Cool. Confident. Wise. BRAND LEGEND At Kenwood we proudly design and manufacture cutting edge, stylish and efficient kitchen appliances since 1947. As the expert in food preparation, our focus is to ensure every Kenwood product enhances your enjoyment of cooking, producing consistently high quality results with the greatest of ease. Whichever Kenwood product you choose, you can be sure to create the perfect dish every time. With the confidence to prepare great food for all occasions, you will find the versatility of our products really help you to create more. You will quickly discover new ideas, new dishes and new recipes to make every meal special. Thanks to its timeless design, your Kenwood product will continue to grace your kitchen over generations. Our appliances’ looks are as durable as their quality build, guaranteeing an astute investment that will continue to delight year after year. Dark. Mysterious. Engaging. Kitchen 105 Premium Upgrade Coffee Machine De'Longhi Gran Maestria Coffee Machine FEATURES Nothing beats a hot and aromatic coffee in the morning to wake your body up. We have handpicked two of De'Longhi's premium coffee machines, one using Nespresso coffee capsules and the other one having a coffee bean crusher. One of them will surely meet your daily coffee needs. •Revolutionary Nespresso capsule system. •Integrated stainless steel aeroccino milk frother. •Adjustable coffee volume. •Pivoting cup support. •Automatic cup warmer. •Easy insertion of capsule. •Full aluminum body. De'Longhi Magnifica C Coffee Machine TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES Reference Model Pump Pressure Water Container Capacity Water Reservoir Drip Tray Dimension (mm) •Cappuccino System combining steam, air and milk. •Personalising coffee. •Choice of coffee type, strength, temperature. •Can use either coffee beans or ground coffee. •Two cups with single brewing. •Rinse and decalcification auto-programmes. EN470SAE 19 bars 1.4L Removable Removable 364 x 450 x 356 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reference Model Pump Pressure Beans Container Capacity (grams) Coffee grounds container (n°) Dispensing level min/max Water Reservoir Dimension (mm) ECAM22110SB 15 bars 250 14 85/142 Removable 430 x 238 x 351 BRAND LEGEND De’Longhi was founded by De’Longhi family in 1902 as a small industrial parts manufacturing workshop. Historically a major producer of portable heaters and air conditions, the company has expanded to include nearly nevery category of small domestic appliances in the food preparation and cooking, as well as household cleaning and ironing segments. Today, De’Longhi operates 13 production facilities and 30 international subsidiaries that support sales to 75 countries worldwide. It has become a global market leader in coffee, comfort and selected kitchen and homecare categories. Kitchen 107 Premium Upgrade Anything else is a compromise Miele Microwave Microwave ovens have become an essential cooking appliance for modern families. Not only does it save you cooking time and make food tastier, it also very energy efficient and easy to clean. A reliable, safe and versatile microwave oven is a must have item for your kitchen. FEATURES •11 Automatic cooking functions •Defrosting and reheating memory •Automatic ‘keep warm’ function •LED display •QuickStart •Automatic switch-off acoustic signal TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reference Model Capacity Total Rated Load Cabinet Interior Diameter (cm) Dimension (mm) M8260-2 26L 1400W 32 500 x 595 x 460 BRAND LEGEND Miele is a German manufacturer of high-end domestic appliances, commercial equipment and fitted kitchens, based in Gutersloh, Germany. It has always been a family-owned and operated company, since it was founded in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann. Today, Miele is seen as the leader of the domestic appliances market. In 2007, Miele received an award for being the most successful company in Germany, beating the previous year’s winner Google. It has also won the Best Domestic Appliance Brand in the UK in 2007, 2008 and 2010. 109 Kitchen Standard Inclusion Miele Washer and Dryer Anything else is a compromise “Incredibly efficient, gentle, quiet, does an awesome job.” – Product Review Among the very best means of getting your clothes pristine, Miele has something truly unique to offer. This laundry set with separate washing and drying units works quietly and efficiently. Both of these machines have exceptionally high energy ratings, 4.5 and 6 stars respectively. The intelligent washing will adjust water automatically for best results and the PerfectDry system continually measures the remaining humidity of the laundry to ensure perfect drying. FEATURES •Intelligent Washing (Washer). •“Auto Clean” detergent drawer (Washer). •Pre-wash with soak function (Washer). •Water Control leakage protection system (Washer). •Direct emanated front panel (Washer). •Delay start up to 24 hours (Dryer) . •Multiple drying programmes(Dryer) . •Drain pump on condenser dryer(Dryer). •Heat exchanger with refrigerant (Dryer). TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reference Model Capacity Water Rating Energy Rating Spin Speed Intelligent system Start delay options Dimension (mm) Washer W1913 Washer 7kg 4.5 Star 4.5 400 – 1300 rpm Intelligent Washing 850 x 595 x 656 Dryer T7950 WP Heatpump Dryer 7kg BRAND LEGEND Miele is a German manufacturer of high-end domestic appliances, commercial equipment and fitted kitchens, based in Gutersloh, Germany. It has always been a family-owned and operated company, since it was founded in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann. Today, Miele is seen as the leader of the domestic appliances market. In 2007, Miele received an award for being the most successful company in Germany, beating the previous year’s winner Google. It has also won the Best Domestic Appliance Brand in the UK in 2007, 2008 and 2010. 6 PerfectDry Up to 24 hours 850 x 595 x 634 Launfry Room 111 Premium Upgrade Tefal Pro Express Turbo Steam Generator Ideas You Can't Live Without “Makes Ironing Such a Pleasure! ” – Productreview.com.au This powerful iron produces a 5.5 bars pressure and can easily cut ironing time down by half, and make ironing a fulfilling and fun experience. The specially designed auto-clean soleplate and anti-calc collector system also make this iron an endurable and lasting piece. FEATURES • Powerful ironing. • Vertical steaming. • Autoclean soleplate. • Unique lock system for safety and easy transport. • Auto shut off. BRAND LEGEND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reference Model Steam Pressure Continuous Steam Turbo Steam Heats-up Water Tank GV8460 5.5 Bars 120g/min 220g/min 2 minutes 1.8L Tefal is a French cookware and small appliances manufacturer founded in 1956. It was the inventor of the non-stick frypan and the creator of non-stick cookware category. Over the years, Tefal continues contributing to the enrichment people’s lives by delivering products with high quality design and innovation. Nowadays, Tefal has become a global leader in cookware, steam irons and personal care devices, with a presence in 120 countries. Launfry Room 113 Premium Upgrade Dyson Ball™ Vacuum Cleaner Powerful, convenient cleaning “Famed for making some of the most powerful, attractive and effective vacuum cleaners around, Dyson has added to its high-end range of compact cylinder vacuums with the Dyson DC47” – Luke Johnson of TrustedReview DC50 A powerful vacuum cleaner can make life much easier when it comes to household chores. Both DC50, a concentrated upright vacuum and DC47, a compact cylinder vacuum are powerful, attractive and effective cleaners. Both cleaner heads adjusts automatically to different floor types, and the brash bar contains carbon fibre filaments for removing fine dust from hard floors. DC47 FEATURES • 2 Tier Radial™ Cyclones: Two tiers of cyclones work in parallel to increase airflow and capture more microscopic dust from your home • Ball™ Technology: Turns on the spot. Manoeuvres easily around furniture, obstacles and into difficult places • Captures allergens, expels cleaner air: Dyson cyclones capture microscopic particles as small a pollen, mould and bacteria •Quick and hygienic bin emptying: push button bin empty – quick and hygienic BRAND LEGEND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Reference Model Cyclone™ Technology Filter Cleaner Head/Floor Tool Bin Capacity (liter) Tools DC50 Upright Vacuum 2 Tier Radial™ cyclones Washable lifetime HEPA filter Carbon fiber head 0.8 Combination accessory tool Stair tool Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg) 766 x 280 x 354 5.4 115 DC47 Cylinder Vacuum 2 Tier Radial™ cyclones Washable lifetime HEPA filter Carbon fiber head 0.58 Combination accessory tool Stair tool Mini Flat Out™ head 292 x 221 x 437 6.08 In 1971, Dyson discovered a number of problems with the conventional wheelbarrow he was using while renovating his property. Between 1979 and 1984, Dyson developed 5,127 prototype designs. Dyson has developed a number of cutting edge technologies, the core of which is the Dyson digital motor. The Dyson digital motor is controlled by a microchip which spins at 104,000 rpm – five times faster than a Formula 1 car engine. Because of this speed, the Dyson digital motor is smaller and lighter than conventional motors. And with no brushes or fixed magnets, it does not emit carbon dust. Today, James Dyson continues working on R&D with his team and has developed products that have achieved sales of over $3 billion worldwide. Laundry Room Premium Upgrade "Smart Living" Dedicated Social Media Platform Connecting the Community 8AM tive ton Property Ac The Uptown - Long Monday… Weather forecast for town Unit 201 in The Up Unit 201 11AM Active nt, thank you Happy Birthday Bre Living in an apartment can be isolating when it comes to neighbour interaction and community involvement. At Longton, we understand our residents’ needs to connect and be a part of the community. 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I left it on the so ne mi is t ke jac ck bla Thank you John, the anks a million. :-) Th . up it k my way to pic Home Automation Technology Makes Life Easier Controlling lights and curtains at your fingertips, setting the perfect temperature and starting the rice cooker on your way home, sharing movies and music wirelessly around the house, it is no longer the stuff of science fiction or movies. Longton sets these features as the standard of modern apartments and provides this user-friendly and costless maintenance technology into The Uptown and other Longton apartments. We have conducted market research and independent product testing to present The Uptown residents with a home automation package, which represents the perfect balance of practicality, simplicity and maintenance. LOW POWER – Not only has Z-Wave been designed to help you conserve power, it also uses every little of it. WIRELESS – No Cables. No Fuss. MESH TECHNOLOGY – Reliability is at the heart of Z-Wave. With Z-Wave built as a wireless mesh network, its responsiveness is not only fast, it is also reliable. INTELLIGENT – Not only talk to each other, Z-Wave devices also play together to make intelligent decisions based on scenario-based events. INTERFERENCE FREE – Interference is the bane of wireless technologies, but not Z-Wave. Operating on a low radio frequency means no interference from other wireless devices in your home. SECURE – With several layers of security, including unique device codes and signal encryption, Z-Wave has been designed to operate free of malicious and accidental security breaches. EASY TO USE –Being predominately plug and play, Z-Wave devices have been designed to be easy to use. Practicality There are a number of home automation solutions in the market place, providing numerous functionalities. However, Longton has chosen for the residents the most frequently used ones, which are lighting, curtain, temperature, power remote control and AV wireless sharing. We avoid including excessive functionality in the system which may complicate the operation, and more importantly lower the reliability and increase the maintenance and repair costs. Simplicity Light Control & Scenes Curtain Control iPad Inducting Changing Temperature Control Video & Audio Sharing The user interface we provide to our residents is extremely easy to operate. Most of the home automation functions can be completed with one to two touches. We firmly believe that the technology will only add value if it is simple and efficient. Power Plugs Control Maintenance Maintenance is a major issue for home automation with certain complex systems. Having reviewed a number of systems available on the market, Longton has chosen to use the Z-Wave system as our preferred system. The Z-Wave system is an open code home automation protocol, with high operational reliability and low maintenance cost. Each Z-wave controlling module is connected to a device switch by simple wiring and therefore any repair and maintenance work can be done either by dedicated Longton Technical Support or any independent electrician at a low cost. BRAND LEGEND Z-Wave communicates using a low-power wireless technology designed specifically for remote control applications. The Z-Wave wireless protocol is optimised for reliable, low-latency communication of all small data packets. Z-Wave is currently supported by over 160 manufacturers worldwide forming the Z-Wave Alliance. To date, more than 600 different products are certified by the Z-Wave Alliance and being implemented in a brand range of consumer products in the U.S., Europe and Asia. 121 Home Automation Controlling Device iPad and Inductive Charging Devices iPads and other Apple mobile devices have gained unrivalled popularity and market dominance in recent years for their superior user experience and process capacity. Therefore we have provided each apartment with an iPad 3 or higher version pre-installed with the Z-Wave app, as the controlling hub of your home automation system. As long as it's connected to the same Wi-Fi network and installed with the Z-Wave application, your home automation system can also be controlled by other smart home or tablet devices. One of the noticeable downsides of Apple products is its short battery capacity. To overcome this issue, we have equipped each The Uptown apartment with 3 LaunchPort iPad inductive charging stations, to keep your iPad always fully charged and ready to function. Therefore your Home Automation Controlling Device will consist of: 1 iPad 3 or higher version – with Z-Wave app preinstalled and setup, the system is ready for use when you move in. 2 Standard Inclusion iPad Sleeve – it is a protective case that contours to fit the iPad. The sleeve enables the iPad to be connected to an inductive charging station. More importantly, the use of the sleeve makes an iPad upgrade easy – if iPad changes shape, all you need to do is to replace the sleeve and keep using the charging station. 3 Night Stand Wake up every day to Night Stand, a cool way to see the time, and keep updated on Facebook and Twitter at your bedside. Swackett The visual weather report! Swackett converts complex weather data to easilyunderstood reports. It’s a fun, fresh and truly useful weather report experience. 123 Epicurious A great way to browse for new recipes, save your favourites and create shopping lists. Full of great tips for cooking and stepby-step instructions to create stunning meals. WallStation at entrance – securely mounts and charges the iPad at the entrance. Allowing you to leave the iPad being charged before you leave home and access the iPad for light control from the moment you step into your home. BaseStation on kitchen benchtop – allows you to view the iPad in landscape or portrait orientations, accessing your favourite recipes and keep yourself entertained while cooking. BaseStation on bedside table – within reach while you’re lying on the bed, you could play music and switch off all lights by one touch before you sleep. The best part is that your iPad is being charged while you sleep. Function I - Remote and Programmable Thermostat With the Z-Wave Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat, you can achieve optimum comfort and energy savings at the same time. Designed for easy use, this thermostat is packed with the following features: - Convenient and Efficient for At-Home Comfort You know that turning down your heat at night saves you money, but you hate waking up and making breakfast in a freezing cold kitchen. Or you don't want to run your AC all day while you're at work, but you want your home to be cool and comfortable when you get home. That's where a programmable thermostat makes all the difference. The customised settings add luxury to your home while affording you valuable savings on your energy bill. Function III Curtain Control To provide residents with the ultimate resort lifestyle, we are also offering curtain control for the living room and bedrooms. It allows you to: Raise or drop your curtain wirelessly anywhere – home or away. Adjustment of individual curtain or all curtains in one touch. Set up timer & temperature threshold to drop the curtain during the day to block out unwanted heat and optimize energy efficiency. - An Easy Way to Save Energy and Money If programmed as directed, this thermostat offers you the ability to save up to 33% on annual heating and cooling costs (savings may depend on the geographic region you live in and your energy usage). - Convenient, Intelligent Features and Broad Compatibility This thermostat delivers permanent day and time settings that are even maintained during power outages. It offers the option of automatically adjusting for Daylight Savings Time, as well as a filter change reminder function that can help you keep your heating/cooling system operating at optimum efficiency. Function IV Power Plugs Control Controlling power plugs and appliances remotely can make your life worry-free and way more efficient. It allows you to: Control all appliances connected to intelligent power plugs wireless anywhere – home or away. Checking and switching off the curling iron when you are away – so you can stop worrying about what appliances you might have left on at home. Function II - Lighting Control & Scenes Lighting Control is the most frequently used feature in any home automation system. It allows you to: Switch or dim your lights wirelessly anywhere, either through Wi-Fi (home) or Internet (away). Set up various scenarios such as, All Lights On, All Lights Off, Movie Time, Bed Time, Candle Time. Setting the right mood with a single touch. Set up the timer for conservation of electricity in case you left the lights on when away. To give each The Uptown resident peace of mind, we will have traditional in-wall light switches installed as a backup solution in the rare event of network or system failure. “Not only will Longton bring you the ease and fun of home automation, we also designed a system that is costless to maintain over the long run. The Longton home automation system may not be the most sophisticated and fancy system, but it is surely the most practical to use and costless to maintain. That is a Longton promise.” - Steven Yu, Managing Director of Longton Property Premium Upgrade 126 Basic Upgrade Key Benefits to Residents iButler – the Ultimate Lifestyle Provider Unparalleled convenience with goods and services delivered to the door. Multi-language platform to cater for multi-national users. Can’t find parking in the local grocery store? Sick of long queues at the checkout counter? Forgot to drop off your dry cleaning in the morning? The dry cleaning store is already closed by the time you finish at work? Your next chiropractor session is long overdue and you never get the chance to make the appointment? Time seems to pass slower while waiting for takeaway delivery while twiddling your thumbs? Your room is badly in need of a good cleaning but cleaners are expensive or it’s hard to find a good one? Centralised billing system – merging all service charges to one account per apartment. Selection of Premium Service Provider - multiple service providers will be selected through stringent screening procedures, to ensure quality standards and create a healthy competition. Bulk purchasing rate - allows a service provider to service the whole residential building within a short period of time, which reduces its travelling costs and time, which in turn allows it to charge a lower fee. We have all had moments like these, which reduce the quality of our lives. Real time calendar – allows residents to book and amend bookings effortlessly to best fit their timetable. The Uptown holds the key to the perfect lifestyle, thanks to iButler. iButler is a combination of software platform and onsite intelligent locker, exclusively developed by Longton Property (patent pending). It can deliver almost everything to meet residents’ daily needs, including ordering groceries, online shopping, dry cleaning, home cleaning, car washing, car servicing, chiropractic and massage sessions, babysitting and so much more. Security – each apartment has a permanent unique ID specifically for iButler transactions. Multiple-users – members in the same apartment can share the iButler account. Technical support – dedicated service team will provide technical support either over the phone or by a home visit. Indicative Service Charges SERVICES Grocery Food takeaway 127 INDICATIVE PRICE AVERAGE MARKET PRICE Market Price Market Price Home cleaning (2 Bedroom) $AUD80 $AUD100 Chiropractic Session $AUD70 $AUD80 Babysitting $AUD18 $AUD20 Dry cleaning Market Price (or Lower) Car washing Market Price (or Lower) Taxi Market Price SAVING N/A N/A 25% 14% 11% N/A N/A N/A DELIVERY FEE NIL for any order size NIL subject to minimum order requirement N/A N/A N/A NIL NIL N/A Function I – Grocery Ordering: Order your groceries now and have it delivered to your building STEP 1 Choose grocery ordering option. STEP 2 Choose category (e.g. Dairy, Beverages, Bakery, Frozen Food etc). STEP 3 Choose item and quantity. STEP 4 Checkout and confirm order. STEP 7 Key in the 4-digit pincode and pick up groceries from the locker in the building. STEP 6 Receive an email/SMS delivery notification with a 4-digit pin-code when groceries are delivered. STEP 5 Nominate a delivery day and time (within seven days). The grocery delivery locker is equipped with fridge, freezer, as well as temperature monitoring. You can now order your favourite ice cream and get it delivered to your building. Usually the grocery store will charge a delivery fee unless a minimum order is reached. In The uptown, because the delivery is made to the entire building, no delivery fee will be charged no matter how large or small your order is. You may order groceries in advance by nominating a future delivery time. Function II – Dry Cleaning Option – Simply drop off your dry cleaning in the building lobby and pick it up from the locker STEP 1 Tap on the day (today or a day in the future) when you would like to drop off your laundry. STEP 2 Fill in the order form for type and number of garments to dry clean. STEP 3 Drop off garment bag labeled with apartment number in a secured collection box. STEP 4 Receive an email/ SMS delivery notification with a 4-digit pin-code when garments are delivered to locker. STEP 5 Key in the 4-digit pin-code and pick up dry cleaning from the locker in the building. Same day turnaround if clothes are dropped off by 10am. Drop-off after 10am will be returned the next day. Function III Takeaway Food – No more waiting for your takeaway food order when the food can be pre-ordered and delivered. STEP 1 Tap on the day (today or a day in the future) when you would like the takeaway to be delivered. STEP 2 Nominate delivery time – either for lunch or dinner. STEP 3 Fill in the order form for food and beverages. The takeaway delivery lockers are sealed and insulated. Most of the hot food can stay warm up to one hour. STEP 4 Receive an email/SMS delivery notification with a 4-digit pin-code when food is delivered to the locker. STEP 5 – Key in the 4-digit pin-code and pick up the food from the locker in the building. Function IV Home Cleaning – you may get your home cleaned when you are home or out STEP 1 Tap on the day (today or a day in the future) when you would like the home to be cleaned. STEP 2 Choose the time of the day and type of cleaning. STEP 3 Confirm the service. STEP 4 Your home will be cleaned and a completion notice will be sent to you. As The Uptown uses door locks accessible by passcode, you may wish to leave a temporary passcode to your cleaner and have the home cleaned while you are away. You may amend and cancel the home cleaning service with three day notice free of charge. Function V Car Washing – you may organise your car to be washed and returned to your parking spot STEP 1 Tap on the day (today or a day in the future) when you would like the home to be cleaned. STEP 2 Choose the time of the day and type of car washing. STEP 3 Drop off you key at a secured collection box in the foyer in a key pouch with your apartment number.. 130 STEP 4 Receive an email/SMS delivery notification with a 4-digit pincode once the car is cleaned and returned to your parking spot. STEP 5 Key in the 4-digit pincode and pick up your car key from the locker in the building. Function VI Taxi Booking – you may book a taxi to pick you up from The Uptown or other places STEP 1 Choose Taxi Booking. STEP 2 Fill in pickup address. STEP 3 Fill in destination address (Optional). STEP 4 Nominate a pickup time (either now or a future time). STEP 5 Taxi will pick you up from the Taxi Waiting Area. You may save the apartment number and building address as one of My Favourites, saving you the trouble to key in the pick up address every time. Function VII Personalised Services – You may schedule a service provider to visit your apartment and provide services such as babysitting, massage, chiropractic, dog walking, personal training, etc STEP 1 Tap on the day (today or a day in the future) when you would like the service provider to visit you. STEP 2 Choose the type of service provider. STEP 3 Choose the time of the day and specific service provider ( for instance, your favourite chiropractor or preferred personal trainer). STEP 4 Choose the service. STEP 5 The chosen service provider will come to your home to provide the selected service at the nominated time and day. Function VIII Building Service - You may request a building management staff member to help with Light replacement, electrical, gas, plumbing, appliance set-up issues, as well as to provide technical support on the home automation system and iButler. STEP 1 Tap on the day (today or a day in the future) when you would like the building management staff to visit you. STEP 2 Choose the type(s) of service requested. STEP 3 Choose the time of the day. STEP 4 One of our friendly building management staff will visit you to help you with the technical or repairing issues. The visit by a building management staff is free of charge and minor tasks such as light changing and appliance setup and iButler support are free of charge. Fees will be charged for major repairing work with resident’s consent. Function IX Building Notification – Simplest way to notify of house moving and lodge a request for common area cleaning STEP 1 Choose Building Notification. STEP 2 Select House Moving and nominate a moving time or lodge a common area cleaning request by noting the area needs cleaning. By accessing the service provider’s calendar and viewing his or her availability, you can choose a time that best fits your calendar. You may also amend and cancel the service with a three-day notice without incurring any penalty or fee. You may also choose to look up service providers to view his or her future availability when one particular service provider is overly popular. 132 STEP 3 Notification is sent to building management for taking follow-up actions. iButler Qualified Service Provider – Woolworths How does iButler™ add value to Woolworths business? Longton's residents will be looking for services that offer convenience to suit their lifestyle, so many Longton's residents would likely shop with Woolworths online anyway. By partnering with iButler Woolworths is able to exclusively offer free delivery to Longton’s residents, and by delivering several orders to the building at once we are able to cut down on drive time and it’s impact on our environment. What do you think of iButler™? iButler is a great invention by Longton Property, which will reshape the way people live. It is amazing to see what can be home-delivered to Longton residents through this platform, including fresh groceries. The wide range of goods and services being provided by iButler will allow residents to enjoy a relaxed, effortless life, by saving time on things like trips to the supermarket. How could you see iButler helping you better service your clients? Online grocery shopping through the iButler system is an incredibly convenient service. All you need is your fingertips! As a service provider of the iButler system, Woolworths is committed to providing customers with high quality groceries, delivered to their home for the ultimate convenience. Our ‘Fresh or Free’ guarantee ensures that our fresh food is always of the highest quality and customers enjoy all the same specials and rewards as they would find in store. Not only is this service a real time saver, but Longton’s residents also enjoy free delivery on every order. Shopping online will save time, which residents can instead spend on their favourite past time, or simply relaxing. BRAND LEGEND Since opening the first single basement store in Sydney’s Pitt Street in 1924, Woolworths has grown into a household name with close to 900 stores nationwide. Today, Woolworths Online services over 90% of Australia and continues to grow as more and more Australians are looking for a more convenient way to shop. 133 iButler Qualified Service Provider – Advanced Care Chiropractic About Dr Nishanian Dr. Nishanian has been a practicing Chiropractor for over 16 years at two locations in Sydney CBD and Inner West. He has been the personal Chiropractor for Mr. Steven Yu, Managing Director of Longton Property, for the last two years. Through Mr. Yu’s introduction, Dr. Nishanian has become familiar with the Longton iButler™ system and is ready to become a iButler QSP (Qualified Service Provider) and deliver chiropractic services to your home. Professional Qualification and Registration: B.Sci (UNSW) M.Chiro (MacqU). Master of Chiropractic, Macquarie University 1996. Australia Health Practitioner Regulation. Agency Membership: 2187458A. Chiropractic Board of Australia Registration: CHI0001305428 . How could you see iButler helping you better service your clients? The reality is modern people are simply not getting adequate chiropractic care. Amid hectic working days, making a chiropractic appointment can easily skip your mind and committing to a regular chiropractic programme becomes so difficult when your busy schedule leaves room for almost nothing else. Not only does iButler makes clients’ booking much easier, only a few clicks to find a mutually convenient time, but more importantly, the client can enjoy the adjustment or treatment session at the comfort of their own home. It delivers the ultimate convenience and comfort, which is what my practice also aims to deliver. How could you see iButler™ add value to your practice? The iButler system will generate enormous benefit to me and make my life easier in several ways. My practice currently provides home visiting services. However, it is not my favourite option as travel time can be lengthy (sometimes more than the session time itself) and I have to carry my treatment bench with me each time. Through the iButler system, I will be able to visit multiple clients with one trip at one location during a block of hours. I also do not need to carry my treatment bench as I can store it in the regularly visited building. In addition, it gives me flexible working hours by allowing me to tailor my working calendar. In addition, as the iButler system allows me to cut down my operating cost and travel time for a home visit, I am able to offer a favourable service rate to iButler users. What is your favourite iButler function and why? To be frank, I like them all. The entire service process, from booking, confirmation, delivering of service, and payment, is so well thought out and user-friendly. It is an amazing system and I look forward to seeing it work and proudly be a part of it when it is implemented in the near future. What do you think of iButler™? iButler, in my opinion, is an ingenious invention by Longton Property which I think will revolutionise the way modern people live. I am intrigued and amazed by what can be homedelivered to Longton residents through this platform. The wide range of daily goods and services being provided by iButler allows residents to put life back to order, minimise endless effort on repeated minute tasks, and more importantly leave people with more quality time for themselves, friends and families. 135 iButler Qualified Service Provider – Silver Service Taxis About Silver Service Taxis Established in 1998, Silver Service Taxis Pty Limited operates Sydney’s first and largest luxury taxi fleet with over 1,000 high quality vehicles across Sydney. A taxi service is available by ringing 133 100. This service will put you in contact with the first available taxi located in your immediate area. In Sydney, taxis are a quick and convenient way to get around the CBD. Unlike many major cities around the world, all Sydney taxis are licensed. This means that a standard fare is charged, and cannot be negotiated. The Silver Service Taxis drivers are scrutinized for their driving and service records to ensure the safety and quality of service delivered. Upon launching the first-to-market Silver Service application in 2009, Silver Service Taxis has witnessed enormous potential in the field of mobile technology to provide efficient taxi booking service to the passengers. How could you see iButler helping you better service your clients? We may have such unpleasant experiences like waiting by the street for a taxi on a busy Friday evening, or a raining cold winter morning, or in a long queue at an airport. Through iButler system, you can book a taxi in advance and enjoy seamless transport to your destination. As a service provider of iButler system, Silver Service Taxis is committed to providing the customers with the most enjoyable, quality transport experience possible. Silver Service Taxi makes sure they deliver quality service to the customers. iButler makes your booking much easier – only a few clicks to book the taxi services you need. It delivers the convenience and hassle-free lifestyle. How does iButler™ add value to Silver Service Taxis' business? iButler system brings a wide range of services to the doorstep for Longton’s residents and improves the quality of their life. They can enjoy more quality time with their families and friends. "Silver Service Taxis has always been at the forefront of new technology. Working with iButler on the Uptown project signifies yet another step forward towards improving our services to our customers." - Jonathon Purchas, Silver Service Fleet Manager What do you think of iButler™? iButler is a great invention by Longton Property, which will reshape the way people live. It is amazing to see how many services can be brought to Longton residents through this platform, including booking a taxi. The Silver Taxi services being provided by iButler will allow residents to book a taxi at the time and date they prefer. 137 Your Choice Your Lifestyle BASIC UPGRADE* ITEM BRAND REFERENCE MODEL Smart Thermostat Z-Wave - Tablet Charging Station (3 Sets) and Charging Sleeve Launch Port - 46 inch TV Sound Bar STANDARD INCLUSION* ITEM REFERENCE MODEL BRAND SHT-5180XL / SHS5230DC Digital Door Lock Samsung Video Intercom System SHT-7327 / SHTCP611 Rangehood & External Ducted Range Hood DA3360 Cooktop KM2012 Dishwasher Miele H4412B Microwave M8260-2 Mixer Grohe - Waste Disposal InSinkErator Evolution 100 Wine Cabinet De'Longhi - Shower System Kitchen Appliance - Bath Mixer - WVH28440AU Lighting Control Z-Wave - Apple Gen 4 16G Wi-Fi Only Entrance Appliance Living Room Laundry Room Home Automation Every room PREMIUM UPGRADE* ITEM BRAND REFERENCE MODEL Home Theater Monitor Audio Mass Amplifier Yamaha RX-V473 Blue-Ray Player Yamaha BD-S473 55 inch TV Samsung Series 8 Curtain Control Z-Wave - Power Outlet Control Z-Wave - 40 inch TV Samsung Series 6 Fridge Fisher & Paykel E402BRXFD3/ RF522WDRX1 Coffee Machine De'Longhi Magnifica/ Maestria Small kitchen appliances Kenwood - floor Heating - - Heated Towel Rail - - Toilet Toto - 32 inch TV Samsung Series 6 Toilet seat Toto - Washer Miele W1913 Bathtub* - - USB Power Outlet - - Dryer Miele T7950 Vacuum Dyson DC50 /DC47 Iron Tefal GV8460 139 Home Automation Entrance Grohe HT-CT260 Bosch LOCATION LOCATION 46EX650 Washer & Dryer Tablet (Home Automation Controller) G4101I Oven Overhead Shower CATEGORY Sony CATEGORY Bathroom Every room CATEGORY LOCATION Appliance Living Room Home Automation Living Room & Bedroom Every room Bedroom Kitchen Appliance Laundry Room * The Standard Inclusion and Upgrade Packages may be adjusted according to actual floor layout and subject to availability. "Meet our dream team" Lead Architect MD+A Brent Marvin 143 B.Arch UoA, RAIA Member MD+A Architects Director MD+A Architects specialise in designs that are all about structural and aesthetic integrity and sitting comfortably with the context of their surroundings. For the past decades, MD+A Architects has been delivering innovative architectural solutions designed to sit comfortably in the urban landscape. As well as embracing everything from infrastructure to innovation and ESD principles. MD+A designs are characterised by the firm’s commitment to delivering spaces and places that are both functional and inspired. MD+A achieves both “form and function”, and in doing so, transcends the basics – elevating the ordinary into sublime. Whether public or private, commercial or residential, MD+A delivers architectural and design solutions that are modern, beautiful and improve the community in creative and sustainable ways. MD+A follows an open approach to architecture and is driven by design principles that include: using advanced materials, dynamic lines and innovative spatial configurations. Each project evolves according to the needs of the client and is backed by a multi-skilled team who are driven by the pursuit of quality. It’s this shared expertise that has also resulted in MD+A’s exceptional record for approvals in the consent process and reputation for considering all critical aspects, such as “Build-Ability”, market appeal and durability. This mid-sized, dynamic company was rated one of the top 10 architecture practices in NSW in 2009 by the Stockland Group and has been entrusted with commercial projects by some of the biggest names in Australian commerce and development, such as AVJennings, NRMA, Invocare, the Australian Golf Club, Natuzzi, Think Brick Australian and Bencorp. MD+A can provide a complete design and documentation service from masterplan/ feasibility through to project – managing the construction. Its services also extend to specialist skills in interior, heritage and urban design. Having one of the directors to guide and inform each project, from the initial concept through to completion. Also ensures each design is defined by MD+A’s dedication to delivering functional, cost effective, ecologically sustainable buildings that are all about the needs of individuals who inhabit them. Lead Landscaper 360 o 146 Daniel Baffsky 360O Principal Daniel is responsible for creative direction, client liaison and directly oversees all aspects of 360os work. Since establishing 360o in 2001, Daniel has developed 360o into an award-winning practice highly-regarded for innovative design, cultural sensitivity, ecological integrity and commercial efficiency across all project sectors. He has overseen the design of significant public realm, urban, leisure, institutional, commercial, health and residential projects including; Noumea Waterfront 2025 Strategic Masterplan, Noumea - New Caledonia, Sam Fiszman Park, Bondi Beach, The Kinghorn Cancer Centre, Sydney, South East Regional Hospital, Bega, ‘Ivy’, Sydney, The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, Redfern, The Kuwaiti Diplomatic Mission Complex, Canberra and the rooftop ‘park’ - M Central, Sydney. Daniel’s background in investment banking, marketing and tourism ensures a crossdisciplinary understanding of project dynamics. Daniel is a councillor of the Royal Botanic Gardens Foundation, on the Royal Botanic Gardens Art Committee and was a keynote speaker at the 2008 Green Roofs Australia Conference and 2010 Design Ex Sydney, presenting a case study paper on the social sustainability benefits of green roofs. Interior Designer Richard Archer Archer +Wight Design Director 147 Lindy Wright Dip Int Des Archer + Wright Director Since establishing Archer + Wright Pty Ltd with Richard Archer in 2003, Lindy Wright’s extensive experience in the interior design industry has been pivotal in ensuring its renowned reputation for producing a wide range of high quality design solutions for an extensive list of clients in the corporate, residential development, and high end private home sectors. Lindy brings a wealth of materials and product knowledge to all Archer + Wright projects. Her expertise in sourcing quality furnishings and fitments for their projects has also been widely praised, and recognised in both international and Australian design awards. Due to her experience and in-depth understanding of the unique requirements of every development, Lindy brings a fresh and innovative language of materials, fixtures and finishes tailored to the specific needs of each project Archer + Wright design. B.Arch (Hons) Archer + Wright With over 25 years of experience in the architecture and interior design fields in Australia and New Zealand, Richard Archer has an established reputation for his unique skills in interior architectural planning, detailing and overall design excellence. Following his appointment as senior designer/architect for some of the leading practices in the region (including Cox Architects, Martin Hughes Associates and Geyer Design) Richard established his own practice in 1998 soon thereafter forming Archer + Wright Pty Ltd (with his long time design colleague Lindy Wright) in 2003. Since its inception, Archer + Wright has established a strong reputation for producing a wide range of high quality design solutions for an extensive list of clients in the corporate, residential development, and high end private home sectors. Being recognised in both International and Australian design awards, Archer + Wright is now a highly sought after collaborator on some of the most prestigious projects in the region including: The Hyde Apartments (The Hyde Penthouse), North Residences Milsons Point, The Ernst & Young Centre and Citibank Building Foyers in Sydney, as well as numerous exclusive private residential commissions. Richard pays very close attention to every detail of Archer + Wright’s ensuring that their clients are provided with thoroughly resolved and innovative design solutions, expressed through Archer + Wright’s signature elegant and timeless yet totally functional aesthetic. Managing Director 149 Steven Yu LL.B/B.Com., Dip of Arts (Pol Science), Grad Dip of Legal Practice, LL.M, EMBA Longton Property Managing Director Longton Property Group is an international integrated real estate group. The group consists of four major units – property development, real estate services, home automation and technology and home services. The company is committed to delivering a quality lifestyle through a holistic approach. In addition to ensuring the development is being built with a premium quality. Longton Property Group also introduces: -Home automation technologies making the resident's life fun and convenient. -iButler services bring daily grocery and services to the door step. -Electrical and furniture packages creating tremendous value by bulk sourcing and providing residents with a hassle-free turn key solution. -Integrated real estate services such as mortgage consultation, property management and property resale. Steven Yu, Managing Director of Longton Property, is responsible for the overall development of The Uptown (and Avantra). In his earlier years, he worked as a lawyer, licensed to practice law in three jurisdictions Australia, USA and China. His background as a lawyer allowed him to gain insight into various industries and develop solid skills for risk analysis and mitigation, which is a critical skill for property development. Steven Yu subsequently founded Longton Property Group to pursue his passion in the property sector. He is a strong advocate for taking an innovative approach in development and setting a new standard for residential apartments in Australia. Development Manager John Green Longton Development Manager 151 John Green, has been involved in property development for over 25 years. Over which time he has earned the confidence, respect and trust of some of Australia’s most successful property developers. With an extensive professional network, unequalled skill set and the kind of insight only gained by vast experience, John leads each project to its successful and timely completion with rigorous commitment and extraordinary dedication. John’s professional background as a Quantity Surveyor has provided a sound base from which he has gained a wealth of experience. John was a Senior Director for over 10 years at one of Australia’s largest Quantity Surveying practices, where he both established and was director in charge of the Project Management division. Later John held roles as General Manager Development with two leading Sydney companies and currently is Non-executive Chairman of ASX listed Trafalgar Corporate Group Limited. During his career John has developed a proven track record in all aspects of property development and project management including sourcing projects, project delivery, leading successful sales, leasing campaigns. John's keen understanding of the development process ensures risk management strategies are in place, the planning approval strategy and process are tailored to suit the project objectives, all contract documentation from Development Agreements and Finance Agreements to Consultant and Building Contracts and Contracts for Sale and Leasing is carefully briefed, coordinated and supervised, to ensure projects' quality and completion time. Bill Clements MD+A Architects 153 Stephen Fryer Northrop Consulting Engineers Project Architect Principal Senior Civil Engineer With over 25 years experience in architecture, Bill has worked across a broad range of projects including residential, commercial and public developments. He has worked with clients including NSW Health, Bovis Lend Lease, Thiess, Grindley Construction, Walton Construction, Abbotsleigh and Stockland. Bill was a senior associate for many years at one of Australia's most renowned architectural practices before joining MD+A. Stephen completed his Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 1995 and later joined Northrop in 2006. Stephen specialises in land development and project infrastructure and often leads multi-disciplined project design teams. Stephen's specialised and broad civil engineering experience allows innovative and practical design solutions to be found. Bob Chambers Peter Morton BBC Consulting Planners Vos Group Consulting Engineers Director, Planning Director, Mechanical Services Bob has over 25 years experience providing town planning services and established BBC Consulting Planners in 1993. Bob has gained a strong reputation in the development industry providing planning advice to his clients. Bob specilaises in the NSW Land & Environment Court, assessment of council contribution plans and provides sound knowledge on SEPP 65 and residential flat code design guidelines. Peter began his career in 1988 as a mechanical engineer working for Sydney based contracting firms. Peter joined Vos Group in 1995 and became a director in 2010. Peter specialises in air conditioning, ventilation and other mechanical services Niall McSweeney Stephen Tulinsky Altus Page Kirkland Vos Group Consulting Engineers Senior Director, Quantity Surveyor Electical Principal Niall has over 20 years of experience providing quantity surveying experience in the construction industy. Niall has wide experience in all aspects of quantity surveying includinga feasibility anlysis and budget estimating, cost planning, contract documentation and contract administration. Niall has gained a strong reputation in the Sydney devlopment industry with prominent and reputable residential developers as his client list. Stephen has over 25 years experience in the construction industry as a consulting electrical engineer. Stephen joined Vos Group in 1990 and is currently the electrical principal specialising in power, lighting and other electrical systems. Christine Chan Craig Welsby Altus Page Kirkland Vos Group Consulting Engineers Associate Director & Quantity Surveying Christine has over 12 years experience in the construction industry. Having worked in Asia and Australia she has gained a broad experience in every aspect of quality surveying. Having worked on numerous residential projects, Christine has been actively involved in developing cost data and benchmarking for residential developments. Senior Hydraulic Engineer Craig has over 20 years experience in hydraulic and fire engineering services and his experience from aged-care facilities through to large scale sporting facilities, retail centres, multi-residential, industrial and commercial developments. Jamie Shelton Graham Pindar Northrop Consulting Engineers Traffix, Traffic and Transport Planners Regional Manager Sydney & Principal, Senior Structural Engineer Director Jamie commenced his career in 1988 as a graduate engineer in the Canberra office and was appointed a principal of Northrop Engineers in 1988. Jamie is valued in the industry for his innovative and pragmatic approach to structural design. He enjoys the challenge of developing simple solutions that integrate the architectural, economic and construction needs of a project. Graham has over 35 years experience in traffic engineering and transport planning. The breadth and depth of experience spans 10 years in the Roads and Maritime Services (Ex Road Transport Authourity) and 25 years in the private sector establishing Traffix in 1993. Graham has coonsulted to local and state government regarding traffic and transport policy development and has a close involvement in all work undertaken by Traffix. "Join The Uptown Club" To become a The Uptown VIP Furniture and appliance buy back Should you opt for a furniture and/or appliance upgrade package, we will buy back your old furniture or electrical appliances with $1,000 AUD or both for $2,000 AUD. We will come to pick them up when we help you with the house moving. All buy-back furniture and electrical appliances will be donated to charity. To secure this rare opportunity to become a member of The Uptown iCommunity, we encourage you to become a VIP Buyer by paying a $5,000.00 AUD fully refundable deposit. There are a number of special benefits offered to VIP Buyers exclusively on the VIP Launch Day on 3 August 2013. Priority Selection On the VIP launch day, all VIP's will be given the priority to choose and secure their preferred apartment. The order among the VIP's will be determined by the order of deposit payment. Complimentary conveyancing service All VIP's who commit to a The Uptown apartment will receive complimentary service provided by one of the Longton panel firms. Complimentary house moving Free Basic Upgrade REFERENCE MODEL Smart Thermostat Z-Wave - Tablet Charging Station (3 Sets) and Charging Sleeve Launch Port - 46 inch TV Sound Bar Sony Washer & Dryer Bosch Lighting Control Z-Wave Tablet (Home Automation Controller) Apple CATEGORY LOCATION Home Automation Entrance Appliance WVH28440AU Gen 4 16G Wi-Fi Only To give all Avantra VIP's the first hand experience in this groundbreaking home service platform exclusively developed by Longton, the iButler system, all VIP's who commit to a The Uptown apartment at the VIP launch will receive $1,000AUD iButler credit to purchase or redeem any goods or services iButler delivers or provides. In addition, each VIP buyer will receive three complimentary home cleaning services and one car washing service when you book the service through iButler system. All VIP's will be eligible for the VIP Launch Day lucky draw. We will have: b) Two 2nd Prizes – furniture package. 46EX650 HT-CT260 $1,000AUD iButler credit and three home cleaning sevices and one car wash service a) One Grand Prizes – complete premium furniture and appliance packages. Therefore, we will give all our VIP's a free basic upgrade package which includes the following electric appliances and home automation system valued at $5000. BRAND Should you opt for a mortgage package with our partnership bank, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, you will enjoy the first 30 days interest free for your home loan repayment. Lucky Draw Longton understands that moving into a new apartment should be a joyful and hassle-free experience. Therefore, Longton will arrange a professional house-removal company to help you with moving into the brand new The Uptown apartment. ITEM 30 days interest free on mortgage Living Room Laundry Room Home Automation c) Three 3rd Prizes – home automation and premium appliance package. d) Four 4th Prizes - $1,000 iButler Voucher. e) Ten Participation Prizes – $500 iButler Voucher. Home Automation Extended Warranty We are pleased to provide all our VIP's, most of whom are new to home automation system, an extended two year warranty, in additional to the standard one year manufacturer warranty. In total, you will receive a three year warranty on all home automation devices. That will give you a peace of mind and also the best testimony of our confidence in the system we have chosen for you. Every room 158 * This booklet has been prepared for marketing purpose only and may be subject to change without notice. Longton Property Group and all related companies do not warrant, confirm or represent, either expressly or impliedly, the accuracy or completeness of the information and illustrations contained in this document and do not accept any liability for any error or discrepancy in that information. All interested parties should make their own enquiries and consult their professional adviser for the accuracy of all the aspects of the information. Subject to DA approval. The nominated finishing material, appliance upgrade and furniture package are subject to availability and may be different depending on the specific floor layout.