Issue: February 10, 2010   (Archive)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010   


A trendy lifestyle
The elgin is located conveniently in the heart of Soho, putting the serviced apartments a leisurely walk away from Central's leading grade-A commercial buildings and first-class shopping malls via the Mid-Levels escalator.

Masterpiece in black and white
A black and white color scheme may be simple, but designers of unit 63E of The Masterpiece have shown that there is no reason why the end result cannot have a touch of luxury and class as well.

Minimalist in the metropolis
If it is the trappings of a premium metropolitan lifestyle you are after, York Place in Wan Chai offers 94 flats you can't afford not to see.

Austine convenience
Located conveniently in Jordan, The Austine is the choice of those who seek the right mix of convenience and comfort.

Dockside peace and light
Ballymore's latest addition to London's Docklands skyline, Baltimore Wharf, is a vibrant new quarter.

A step up in luxury
Raising the bar in luxury living, The Westminster Terrace provides 59 residential duplex apartments ranging from 3,200 to 6,500 square feet.

Split-level serenity
Nestled in a tranquil corner of the Mid- Levels, the Royal Duplex of Queen's Garden offers a peaceful abode away from the city bustle.

Escape to the south side
Encapsulating the beauty and charm of Shouson Hill, The Carmina offers a retreat from Hong Kong's hectic lifestyle for those who desire tranquillity and peace of mind on the south side.

Recycling habitats
Habitat for humanity International has been known for its mission to provide new homes for the poor since former US president Jimmy Carter, its most famous volunteer, grabbed work gloves and hammer in the 1980s to help build dwellings in struggling communities.

The expanding family home
When architect Rebecca Rudolph and her husband, designer and builder Colin Thompson, bought a 1923 cottage northeast of downtown Los Angeles, they faced more challenges than the 500-square-foot home's size.

             


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