An exploration of how good architecture and design helps to create liveable, high density homes, as seen through the eyes of their residents. What does it mean to live well in the heart of a city?
Since 1985, Neometro has been building design-focused homes that enhance everyday urban living.
In this book, the long-standing residents of some of these buildings open their doors to readers, to share their stories of life in high density.
Featuring richly detailed photography of each residents home, City Living gives readers an intimate insight into a mode of dwelling that, handled thoughtfully, is fast becoming the preference of many in Australia. Through the residents personal anecdotes and a visual tour of their private worlds, the book illustrates how good architecture and design can help to create liveable and enduring urban communities.
About the authors Neometro is widely recognised in the design and construction in- dustries for helping to lead a shift towards the development of more liveable and sustainable apartment living in Melbourne. It has won numerous awards for its work in this area, including the Australian Institute of Architects Sir Osborne McCutcheon Award and Gold for Architecture (Multi Residential) Constructed at the Melbourne Design Awards. A former columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, James Cameron has interviewed and written about many extraordinary talents, from El Bullis Ferran Adria to design legend Kenya Hara and menswear greats Paul Smith and Nigel Cabourn.
