Suite sensation

It's not just new buildings that are kitted out with designer fittings and mod-cons, even property showrooms have become state of the art. Swire Properties' introduction to Three Pacific Place (the extension to the existing Pacific Place complex currently under construction) is an example. Designed by architect Gary Chang of Edge (tel: 2802 6212), the spacious show suite in Two Pacific Place is a taste of the office tower to come, featuring understated minimal elegance with cream suede couches and blond wood. Rather than hard-sell slide presentations, potential buyers receive a sneak virtual preview of the finished tower while having lunch around a custom-made, smoked-glass conference table, into which computer screens - visible only when activated - have been incorporated. A huge drop-down screen continues the presentation when the client gives the nod, and lifts at the end to reveal the new building beyond. Hi-tech telescopes (also designed by Chang) offer real-time viewing of building-site action. For further details or an appointment, call Amy Lee on 2844 3848 or Alan Walker on 2844 8320 or visit www.swireproperties.com.