Business North July / August 2021

106 | Apartments feature high quality fitouts The Botanic offers a pool, cafe, restaurant, snooker, table tennis and both indoor and outdoor bowls. from page 104 LIFESTYLE The Botanic Retirement Village Also on site are a café, restaurant, bar, pool and snooker tables, table tennis, indoor bowls, outdoor bowling green, croquet and petanque areas. The Botanic also includes a childcare centre to bridge the gap between young and old. The Botanic will one day offer 526 accommo- dation units. Stage one comprised 25 villas, which have all sold. A series of 32 apartments in the Nikau building have recently been released and 11 sold in the first week. Alan says the apartments on offer include one-bed- room at 65sqm, two-bedroom and two-bed- room-plus-study ranging from 80-95sqm and three-bedroom at approximately 106sqm. The modern apartments with interior design by Space Studio all offer high studs and high quality fitouts. Based on biophilic design principles, interiors are designed to let nature in, and optimise mental and physical well-be- ing, says Alan. “Spaces welcome the flow of light and air inside, connecting with the external envi- ronment wherever possible. Incorporating organic materials, textures and patterns, the experience creates a sense of comfort and familiarity with the geometry of the natural world. “Aspirational and inspiring spaces allow for new experiences, time to enjoy moments with friends, and a vibrant, active lifestyle. Interior materials and finishes are custom designed for style and ease of use,” he explains. Homes in The Botanic are all positioned to take advantage of light and views, with visibility for an added sense of security. Taller buildings at the perimeter offer a sense of shelter, while leaving sight lines out to the surrounding green spaces. Alan’s passion for seeing older people retain their independence and live their best lives comes from holding leadership roles in retire- ment and aged care in New Zealand for over two decades. His passion fuels the vision for the village, which is shared by a team of share- holders who each have a unique skill set and were chosen for their specialist expertise and proven capability to deliver on an architectur- al project of this scale and standard. The team consists of Wayne Wright, Kevin Clarke, Mat- thew Ellingham and Nathan Buckley. Together they bring to the project expansive knowledge and capability in property development, a rich understanding of quality construction, and experience managing developments and delivering them on time to high standards. It’s been a winning combination and Alan says The Botanic has been extremely popular. “With excellent, considered amenities, a great location near public transport and a full calendar, there’s always something to keep the mind alert and the body moving so that at The Botanic people truly have the freedom to live life as they choose.” Phone: 03 983 5500 waterfordpress.co.nz Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. DO OUR READERS KNOW YOU EXIST?