K1 Residences

2021Melbourne, Australia

K1 Residences

Where Purism and Poliform meet, an elegant, earthy colour palette situates these whole floor apartments carefully in the clouds.

K1’s leafy green and lush vertical neighbourhood offer an enviable way of living that is luxurious, expansive and new to Melbourne. With graceful, organic shapes, natural warm materials, luxe interiors and spacious garden balconies, DE atelier architects have created three-bedroom houses in the sky where nothing is sacrificed and where there is space for everyone and everything in your life.

Details

Client
Ideaslab [Optimus Developments]
Status
Completed 2021

an artist 's impression of a city skyline with a river in the foreground .

a tall building with a lot of windows is surrounded by trees .

looking up at a tall building with a cloudy sky in the background .

The challenge

Our task was to illustrate how these "forests in the sky" integrate seamlessly with luxurious interiors and breathtaking 360° views.

We focused on conveying the organic beauty of the greenery, blending with the curved garden terraces to create an intimate yet expansive oasis. The result is a visual narrative that captures the grandeur of K1’s sky homes and their deep connection to nature, offering a lush, elevated living experience.

an artist 's impression of a tall building next to a river .

an artist 's impression of a spa with a curved ceiling and walls .

Key elements

Internally, the base of the building provides amenity spaces for residents and guests including a recreation level overlooking tropical landscaping. The cafe with its distinctive timber roof and the forest-like facade elements brings an additional scale to the arrangement.

The curved form and delicate articulation of the curtain wall contrast the rigid and rectilinear massing of the neighbouring commercial and residential developments. This allows the new building to stand apart as an urban landmark and also to provide a soft interface with the surrounding built environment.

a bedroom with a bed , chair , mirror and large windows .

a kitchen with a black and white painting on the wall

Interiors

Moody tones, sunlight, French oak, and prestigious appointments work together with originality and impressive functionality. Perfect details, such as a desk suspended from the ceiling, rose gold tapware and curved garden terraces make these homes very special. K1’s elegant and sophisticated interiors are generous in size, light-filled and take advantage of the 360° uninterrupted views.