Lobby areas give a new meaning to space in Melbourne's Nest at the Hill, with large, braided ropes hanging from the ceiling. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Lobby areas give a new meaning to space in Melbourne's Nest at the Hill, with large, braided ropes hanging from the ceiling. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The seating areas and indoor and outdoor spaces of Palazzo Del Sol in Florida. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The seating areas and indoor and outdoor spaces of Palazzo Del Sol in Florida. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The espresso bar, reading nook and seating area in the Eighth & Grand development in Los Angeles. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The espresso bar, reading nook and seating area in the Eighth & Grand development in Los Angeles. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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Meeting the neighbours in the public living room

Architects and developers of luxury apartment buildings enhance entrance areas with an array of amenities to keep residents happy

Kavita Daswani
Kavita Daswani

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Lobby areas give a new meaning to space in Melbourne's Nest at the Hill, with large, braided ropes hanging from the ceiling. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Lobby areas give a new meaning to space in Melbourne's Nest at the Hill, with large, braided ropes hanging from the ceiling. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The seating areas and indoor and outdoor spaces of Palazzo Del Sol in Florida. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The seating areas and indoor and outdoor spaces of Palazzo Del Sol in Florida. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The espresso bar, reading nook and seating area in the Eighth & Grand development in Los Angeles. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The espresso bar, reading nook and seating area in the Eighth & Grand development in Los Angeles. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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