# Mirrored Modern Meditation The Soothing Bondi Beach Apartments by Stanic Harding By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondi-beach-apartments References: [stanicharding](http://www.stanicharding.com/pages/a_bondi2.shtml) Bondi Beach, located near Sydney, Australia, is an ocean lover’s dream. And this complex of Bondi Beach apartments, redesigned by architectural firm Stanic Harding, is the epitome of [modern beach style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-puerto). Mirrored doors allowed for the beach and sea to reach even the inner rooms of the apartments. Ocean-view decks provide the perfect place for relaxation. These Bondi Beach apartments started out in life as [embarrassing 80s architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ona). But everything deserves a second chance, and that’s what Stanic Harding gave to this perfectly positioned complex. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modern Coastal Design:** Embrace beachfront living with modern design elements that seamlessly integrate the outdoors with indoor spaces. - **Multifunctional Living Spaces:** Maximize the potential of small living spaces by creating flexible, multi-purpose areas for relaxation and meditation. - **Sustainable Beachfront Development:** Think outside the box for eco-conscious solutions to beachfront development that preserve the natural beauty and integrity of the coastline. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Explore innovative design strategies that elevate beachfront living while creating sustainable, eco-friendly structures. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Create holistic retreats that offer guests a chance to relax and reconnect with nature while providing thoughtful amenities and services for mindfulness and meditation practices. - **Real Estate Development:** Rethink outdated structures for modern beachfront living and embrace sustainable development practices that prioritize the environment and community needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Mirrored Terrace Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrace-house-mirage.md) - [Modern Architectural Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strandhouse.md) - [Bright Renovated Seaside Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toledano-architects.md) - [Minimalist Beach House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980s-beach-house.md) - [Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-theory.md) - [Eccentric Australian Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysg.md) - [Light-Filled Open Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house.md) - [Eclectic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysg-byron-bay.md)