Framed for Richmond Living

The beauty of Richmond’s diverse residential landscape is the continued arrival of top drawer developments attuned to the formerly industrial neighbourhood. Whilst close to the CBD, Richmond remains rich in local character, and developments that recognise it will always be in demand.

Frame, Richmond Hill is a shining example. A boutique collection of just 37 one, two and three bedroom apartments and multi-level penthouses, Frame serves up the kind of contemporary residences you’d expect in this ever popular location.

Developers G3 Projects describe these apartments as ‘raw and refined’, which knowingly captures the essence of Richmond Hill’s past and present.

Architects Hayball have somehow managed to create a sleek, contemporary building that has a sense of agelessness about it. Perhaps it’s the combination of steel, timber, concrete and glazing that delivers this classic facade and effortless interiors. 

Speaking of which, take a look at Frame’s living spaces and you’ll see why Hayball have earned their reputation. These are elegant living areas with free-flowing layouts across a wide selection of floorplans.

And again, the considered textures and materials of the building’s exteriors continue inside, with natural stone surfaces, floor to ceiling glazing, concrete balcony areas, warm timber flooring and soft, pure wool carpeting. Light flows naturally into these homes, accented with walnut finishes or ebony detailing. 

We love the louvered windows that can be closed to shade a corner of the balcony from the wind — something old made new again.

Let’s take a tour of the kitchens, with their focus on the balance between practicality and elegance. Not shying away from contrasting finishes, kitchens feature bold colours and textures like wood grain splash backs, contemporary graphics tapware and metal open shelving for those pieces you don’t mind having on display. The island benches will no doubt play host to a party gathering or two — take up the optional smoked glass pendant lighting and it’s a given.

We do love a fresh-looking bathroom, and thanks to the three schemes on offer, we think we have a favourite. Available in light, dark or fresh milk tonal schemes the bathroom is all about textured surfaces and design simplicity. Details like steel shelving, mirrored storage and concrete finishes combine with leather vanity handles and brickwork tiled walls to create a complete picture of bathroom calmness.

Beyond your apartment, Frame is built around a central courtyard which sets the tone of the building thanks to the atrium views from internal facing windows. Added to this are tranquil winter gardens that integrate into the upper six floors, perfect for relaxing if you feel like a change of scenery.

If you’re going to add a communal rooftop garden to your building, we say go all out, and Frame delivers thanks to landscaping from award-winning Jack Merlo. His eye for lush, native planting helps delineate individual shared spaces within the rooftop gardens including a lawn, timber decking, pergola, outdoor kitchen complete with dining area and bbq. These are truly social spaces that extend the function and emotion of the residences.

Views will be blissful, and Merlo’s selection of scented flowers and herbs will help create the kind of tranquil environment you’ll love having all to yourself or sharing with friends. In the market for a penthouse? Those on offer here are created across multiple levels and give you the added privacy of your own secluded rooftop terrace.

Location really is a winner for Frame, set on one of Richmond Hill’s highest points. Part of the CBD landscape yet uniquely separate, life at Frame will, in a sense, offer up the best of both worlds, surrounded by heritage homes and tree lined streets. 

And with a broadsheet-worthy eatery, fashion hotspot and quirky new bar every three paces, that local character we spoke of will have you coming back for more.

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