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Great ideas don't come out of committees. They come from the minds and hearts of individuals who are passionate about what they do and what they want to achieve.
So who better then to discuss some of the key philosophies of Century City living than the man who designed it
- leading architect |
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Roger Walker |
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SPACE AND LIGHT
"First and foremost, good design must deal cleverly with, and deliver the fundamentals of space and light. Overhead space is critical in this regard. We've paid a lot of attention to these aspects at Century City. There are sunlit spaces, walkways and a variety of public areas where you can look up and see the sky. You're sheltered but in touch with the real world.
"We've used multiple surfaces to provide visual experiences. Glass, metal finishes, paint and timbers are contrasted with lots of plants and an indoor stream, adding texture and the more human, natural dimension.
BOXES ARE FOR SHOES
"Inside, we've avoided the claustrophobic feeling of some apartments. Each one is unpredictable and visually stimulating. For instance, we've angled the walls, which give the rooms that cinematic quality of opening up ahead as you travel into them.
"There's a whole Century City palette of different lines and shapes, creating a quite unique space. The angles have a very practical function too, helping deliver a high degree of privacy.
CONNECTED TO THE CITY
"Century City's relationship with it's environment is very good. There is direct access to the city, but it's set apart just enough to provide a more detached and peaceful environment.
"Simply being so elevated is something special and superior. You look out over the city - it's yours for the taking.
"Each apartment has a full length balcony that takes the indoors out, the outdoors in, so you feel connected with the world outside." |