Annette McNickle and her husband Peter, a couple from Hamilton, are leaving behind their five-bedroom, three-bathroom family house and moving to SILK.

Award-winning Loucas Zahos Architects principal architect Con Zahos said resizers were those transitioning to a lifestyle that’s in-between quarter-acre block suburban living and high-rise, high-density living.

“Today’s resizers can be empty-nesters or young, inner-city dwellers, but they know what they want; well-designed apartments that don’t compromise on quality and style,” Mr Zahos said.

“We’re seeing a push for apartments that reflect the resizer’s own personality in vibrant areas near the CBD.

“We started our first bespoke, mixed-use complex in 2002 and it’s becoming a growing trend that will define our future city landscape.”

Through a tailor-made approach, the architectural practice offers clients unparalleled input into the design of their own SILK apartment on Racecourse Road, including layout and finishes selection.

Annette McNickle and her husband Peter, a couple from Hamilton, are leaving behind their five-bedroom, three-bathroom family house and moving to SILK.

“SILK is different to traditional developments,” Mrs McNickle said.

“Our boutique apartment is designed to suit our lifestyle, we’re not modifying our lifestyle to suit a new building.

“I think this is the key to successfully resizing our home.

“It’s the small things that make a big difference.

“For example, by having input from the beginning we’ve made inclusions around how we like to entertain, like an in-built kitchen with a barbecue on the deck.

“We’re happy to resize because our apartment will be less maintenance and gives us more time to do the things we enjoy.”

Mrs McNickles said the lifestyle was also a big drawcard.

“For example, the proximity to our family and friends, transport and parks,” she said.

“What we gain living at SILK is the convenience of cafes, restaurants and shops on our doorstep.

“We have always loved the area and regularly take river walks.”