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Welcome to the Summer 2016 issue of

Crown Group Lounge. What an eventful

few months it has been for both the

Crown Group team and our Platinum

Club members.

In August we saw the launch of Infinity

by Crown Group break company sales

records, with $380 million worth sold in

one day. Soon after, Viking by Crown was

named a winner at the 2015 Master

Builders Australia NSW Excellence in

Construction Awards.

In December I was humbled and

honoured to be named Urban Taskforce

Australias 2015 Property Person of theYear, which is a testament not to the

efforts of one person alone but the

efforts of the entire Crown Group team

past and present. We celebrated with our

long-time friends, clients and suppliers at

a special charity event at Doltone House;

I couldnt think of a better way to

celebrate this award and thank them for

their continued support.

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To cap off the year we bring you this

fresh edition of Crown Group Lounge

brimming with the latest in lifestyle, art,

property and travel news from around the

world, including a stunning Swarovski

photoshoot on page 26.

Our profile of entrepreneur and

RedBalloon founder Naomi Simson is a

must-read on page 12. And check out our

red carpet photos from the star-studded

Infinity by Crown Group Unveiling Eventon page 70.

Id like to take this opportunity to thank all

our Platinum Club members and Crown

Group clients for your continued support as

we enter a New Year of infinite possibilities.

Warm regards,

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IN THISISSUE

In This Is

LE A D E RS H IP & IN V E S T M E N T

Up, Up And Away 12

RedBalloon founder and Shark Tanksuccess

story Naomi Simson shares her philosophy

on success and work/life balance

House Proud 16

Nixon Alex from New Era Finance gives hisinsight into Sydneys property investment

market and building a portfolio

A RT S & F A S H IO N

Her Gypsy Heart 20We speak to kaftan queen Camilla Franks

about her stunning fashion empire and

latest collection

Swarovski Style 26A spirited collection of jewellery pieces

designed by model Miranda Kerr

If These Walls Could Talk 32A fascinating look at the struggles and

triumphs of iconic Australian artist

Florence Broadhurst

T RA V E L & IN D U LG E

Go The Whole Hog 36

Its now easier than ever to own and

enjoy that most venerable of Americanmotorcyclesa Harley-Davidson

Winging It 38

A glimpse at the lives of the rich and famous

and their preferred mode of transport, theprivate jet

W I N E & D I N E

Tets Feast 44

Celebrity chef and culinary genius Tetsuya

Wakuda on the love of his life: food

The Ginsiders Guide 48Just when you thought it was gone forever,

gin is back and in a big way

A Taste Of The Globe 52

We hit the streets in search of your perfect

global dining experience

A R C H I T E C T U R E & D E S I G N

True To Form 56

The Blocks most stylish judge Darren Palmer

talks pets and trends

T H E C RO W N G RO U P

C O L L E C T I O N

Tis The Season To Move 64We chat to Crown Group Leasings Anthony

Caudullo on whats happening in the Sydney

rental market

Dollars & Scents 66

Air Aroma on their unique business providing

companies with a signature scent

Crown Group Community 70Whats happening on the social calendar

Moments To Remember 74

A behind-the-scenes look at Crown Groupsdedicated sales team

Project Locations 76

A map of Crown Group developments

Last Word 78

Take time out to discover something new

Clockwise from left: Camillas newest kaftan collection,

V by Crown Groups breathtaking penthouse apartments

Four Pillars gin and the decor at the unveiling at A Night

Infinite Luxury on 30 July.


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14 15Summer 2016 | Crown Group Leadership & Investm

ts one of Sydneys first balmy spring days and

Naomi Simson is relaxed as she sits back across

retro shabby-chic table in her trademark red

dress. Its 9am and Simson, 51, coffee-in-hand, is

lready chirpy. For someone so down to earth,

he has an arresting presence. Its like talking

o an old friend; conversation is relaxed and

treams along with unexpected windfalls of her

elf-starting dialogue.

Simson founded the online experience gift

tore RedBalloon in 2001, driven by a desire to

move away from a corporate career to spend

ime with her two young children. I thought Id

play with them in the day and work at night, but

t didnt really work like that, she says.

Fourteen years later, Simson is one of the most

uccessful female entrepreneurs in the country.

Borne off the back of the now-infamous

dotcom crash, her concept was a gutsy venture.

No one trusted the internet, Simson recalls.

Most people cant remember what 2001 waske. There was no such thing as cloud computing

or social media, digital photography was in its

nfancy and there were no smartphones. We

communicated by fax.

Simsons story is not an uncanny tale of rags

o riches, nor is it a story of luck. RedBalloons

path to the top is a story about good old-

ashioned hard work, a professional juggling

motherhood with the drive to bring an idea to

fe. Two months and four daysthat was the

ime that passed before RedBalloon sold its first

experience, Simson says. People ask me, Were

you going to give up? But it never even occurred

o me.

Today, RedBalloonnamed after the 1956

French fantasy film Le Ballon Rouge, which

ollows a young boy and his red balloon on

dventures around Parishas sold more than

wo million experiences.

Simson is now also a Shark on Channel Tens

hit reality programShark Tank.Its a lot of fun

nd an absolute privilege to have people come

nd stand before you completely vulnerable as

hey pitch their dream to you. All of us [judges]

re really empathetic; weve all been there, well understand it, she says. Innovation is not

bout technology and its not all about Silicon

Valley. Were doing it right here in Australia. Its

o important to celebrate that.

Does she like to celebrate? After all, Simson

built her empire around the concept of giving.

I do like to give great gifts, Simson grins. Too

often relationships are diminished by giving

thoughtless gift. When quizzed about her

avourite gift to give, Simson offers a gem.

My favourite is giving newly engaged couples

trapeezing, because thats all about trust. Its also

really funny and a laugh.

This notion of trust is inherent in Simsons

approach to business and, on the topic of

personal brand, Simson is quick to dissolve the

hype attached to buzzwords. Personal brand is

simply reputation. I dont have a personal brand,

she qualifies. Its about building trust. Peopleneed to know theres a real person behind

RedBalloon.

Its this unassuming outlook that has won

Simson warranted praise. RedBalloon has been

named a BRW Best Place to Work for five

consecutive years. This year, it also became the

first Australian company to make the WorldBlu

list of Freedom-Centred Workplaces. Perhaps

strangely in the modern business world,

Simson doesnt interview any of her staff, not

even her indispensable Executive Assistant.

Micromanaging does not scale a business, she

adds pointedly.

At first glance, Simson seems to manage the

almost impossible balance of both confidence

and warmth, but thats a superficial analysis of

what the seasoned entrepreneur has achieved.

Can women be too emotional in business? Its

an unfortunate adage that Simson is quick to

refute. Absolutely not, she replies. Ive cried

in front of my team too many times to count, but

I also laugh out loud a lot. I bring my whole self

to work. When you bring yourself to work you

can focus on what you need to get done, not on

being someone youre not.A regular keynote speaker, Simson is

comfortable with the spotlight and has a knack

for inspiring others.

What do I tell young people? I say that in

life you only need three things. First, you need

a wishbone, to dream and to plan. Second, you

need a backbone, to be resilient, persistent and

demonstrate courage. And last but not least, you

need a funny bonebecause if youre not having

a laugh, whats the point?

Above: Naomi and her partner Stuart King.

People ask me,

Were you going to

give up ? But it neve r

even occurred to me.

Naomi Simson


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Nixon Alex, the founder of New Era Finance, is a

broker worth taking advice from. He has walked

the walk and invested in a total of 15 propertieshimself, believing that there is never a bad time

to invest in real estate.

I bought property during the global financial

crisis and in 2004 when people said the market

was down, so I believe investing in property is

not difficult, as long as the bank is willing to lend

you the money, Alex says.

For anyone wishing to invest in property, Alex

has some tried and tested tips to take note of

before entering the market.

Research the area youre considering

investing in

One of the biggest mistakes investors make,

according to Alex, is buying property in an area

before researching its potential.

Dont buy in an area based on data you get

from real estate agents, he says.

You shouldnt base your decision purely on

how property has performed historically, but

consider an areas future. People have been

caught out after buying property in a mining

town, for example. Now as the industry faces

collapse, the prices have halved. Similarly,

if tourism rates in an area drop, so will your

chances of finding a tenant, he says.

Beware of any area or region that is

dependent on a single economy because it

can be volatile.

Find the right loan for your financial situation

Alex compares rates from more than 28 lenders

to find the right loan for each individual, taking

into account factors such as your total savings and

whether or not youre a first-time investor.

Repayment options will vary, but Alex says a

good broker can figure out which ones will work

in different situations.

A principal and interest repayment, for

example, can seem like a good option because it

reduces the liability. However, it could potentially

become a burden, depending on your situation,

he says.

With a principal and interest loan you have a

higher repayment, which will prove difficult if you

lose your job. People are often forced to sell theirproperty when this happens.

In that instance, a good broker should be able

to fix the problem before you are forced to sell.

Refinancing before its too late can work, he says.

Deciding on a loan structure will depend on

the individual, but Alex advises having enough

funds to cover a vacant property for at least

three months.

Without that, I dont recommend that they

invest, he says.

Plan for the future

The goal with property investment is to make

it work for you so that when you retire, for

example, you can reap the benefits.

Alex advises investing in a minimum of five

properties so that, in about 20 years, two can

be sold to pay off the rest.

Then you own your home outright and you

can depend on the rent of your other two

properties to survive, he says.

But its not a prerequisite to buy them all straight

away; start with one and work your way up.

Once your property has picked up and your

salary has increased, come back to me and well

restructure again, Alex says.

Prepare for the long haul

Investors shouldnt be put off by boom prices.

Alex cites Sydney as an example of a city that

may initially be expensive for investors, but

will always have good rental potential. Buying

property in Sydney is more likely to work in your

favour over time.

The value of property in Sydney may not

increase any more over the next two to three

years, but it will increase over time, he says.

With property, I advise my customers to hold

on to it for a minimum of ten years. If you hold onfor that long, Im sure you will get something.

Being in it for the long haul is Alexs motto for

business, toohis clients sign up for a lifetime

of service.

For me, a client is a friend for life. Even if you

pay off your mortgage in ten years, youre going

to upgrade or invest further so its going to be a

long relationship.

Visit www.newerafinance.com.au for more.

You shouldnt ba

your decisio n pur

on how property h

perfor med hist orica

but consider an

areas future.

Nixon Alex

Dont settle on the first loan offer

Alex advises consulting with a broker to help you

decide which bank offers the best loan for you.A broker, he says, can wade through them all and

advise on rates and loan structures.

I can tell you which bank will support you.

Not all banks will allow you to borrow as much

as you need because every bank has a different

serviceability, he says.

Seeking advice from a third party means the

advice is less biased and a good broker will also

keep your personal objectives in mind while

sourcing a loan.

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K AFT AN Q UE E N C AMI LLA FR ANK S I S A T E ST AME NT

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HERGYPSY

HEART

The designer behind the successful Camilla

label recently celebrated the launch of her 13th

Australian store, in Chadstone, Victoria, with plans

to open a boutique in Los Angeles next year.

Vivacious, unstoppable and all heart,

Camilla Franks has come a long way from the

young woman who first showed her designs at

Australian Fashion Week in 2004. Back then

the sum total of her fashion industry experience

was making kaftans and costumes to support

her fledgling acting career. As she tells it, I had

no idea what the hell I was doing, but I invited

everyone in the fashion industry anyway.

That first showinga highly theatrical,

choreographed event in the round, complete

with an aria-trilling opera singer suspended in

a 20-foot pot and women of all ages and shapes

draped in flowing kaftansnetted department

store David Jones as a stockist.

Camilla then hit the road, armed withnothing but her designs and a determination

to succeed. She dragged suitcases all over

the world, season after season, rejection

after rejectionthe other constant being her

unwillingness to give up.

I believed in myself and had a dream, and

no-one was going to slow me down, she says.

Her persistence paid off, with some of the

biggest department stores now signed to the

brand and more than 260 stockists worldwide.

Camilla takes none of this for granted, quick

to point out that her success comes down to a

lot of hard work and never taking no for an answer.

Ive always trusted my creative gut instinct, she

says, and I truly believe that with a lot of hard

work comes a lot of luck, and Ive been a lucky girl.

While the perennial appeal of the kaftan

is something that few saw coming, Camilla

isnt surprised. I was just doing what I was

passionate about, but the kaftan has been around

for decades, she explains. Look at [model]

Veruschka in the 60s and, of course, places like

Morocco and India where its part of the culture.

Camillas kaftans are a flamboyant riot of

colour and patterns, often embellished with

embroidery and beading. Inspired by her travels,

each piece tells a story and can take up to nine

months to create. That includes cataloguing

some 15,000 photos of her travels, creating the

fabric design (usually made up of a combinationof 20 of those images), preparing the crystals,

garmenting, and silhouetting the design in

different fabrics.

Travel is the primary source of Camillas

inspiration. It fuels my imagination and becomes

inspiration for my collection, she says. This

collision of personal experience and imagery

translates into the evocative prints that make her

designs so contemporary. Its also the backstory

that is particular to the Camilla brand.

Below: Camilla plans to open a new s

in Los Angeles next year.


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Camillas latest collection, My Wandering

Heart, is the result of her pilgrimage to Spain,

Portugal and Turkey, where she visited basilicas,

churches, cathedrals, ruins and coastal v illages.

nspired by the backstreets of Istanbul and its

kilim(rug) weavers, to the creative vibrancy of

Spains Antonio Gaudi, My Wandering Heart is

eeming with rich colours and intricate details.

There are also new silhouettes and shapes,

ncluding a flared long-sleeved dress and midriff

rill top.

While other labels have disappeared or been

bought out, the Camilla brand continues to

evolve and expand. Camilla concedes this has as

much to do with hard work and a great team as

not following trends. Ive always walked to the

beat of my own drum, she says. I dont conform

o what, I guess, a fashion designer is meant to

beand I probably couldnt, even if I tried.

If the success of her brand is anything to go

by, Camilla could be right. Her designs are worn

by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Kate Hudson and

Beyonc and countless other women around

he world.

These days, the Camilla range includes

menswear, childrens wear, swimwear, shoes

and accessories, with plans for a candle and tea

ange by years end. Then theres the US market,

which accounts for almost half of Camillas export

business and is one she is keen to expand into.

Camillas bucket list is brimming with ideas

and dreams. First, theres the Los Angelesboutique and a new range inspired by a recent

rip to Africa. New York Fashion Week is

also in her sights. Then theres the dream of

opening a Camilla-themed restaurant, a lifestyle

department store with a bar, and a healing

etreat in Africa.

Considering her achievements to date, it

eems theres nothing Camilla cant do. As she

puts it, With big dreams you need an amazing

eam, and Ive got that.


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Florence Broadhursts story beggars belief. Born

in 1899 to a poor farming family near Mount

Perry in rural Queensland, she had a strong

contralto voice, singing her way out of the bush

and then, using the name Bobby Broadhurst,

out of the country as part of a vaudeville troupe

that spent the roaring twenties touring Asia.

In Shanghai she changed tack and launched

her first business, the Broadhurst Academy, a

finishing school where the daughters of wealthy

British expats could learn everything, from

elocution to the Charleston, from Florence and

her expert staff.

By the 1930s Florence had reinvented herself

again, this time becoming the chic Madame

Pellier, a French couturier based in London who

claimed to be a genuine dress artist engaged by

the rich and famous.

In the 1950s, back in Australia, a whole new

Florence emerged. This time she masqueraded

as an aristocratic Englishwoman visiting the

colonies to recuperate from the ravages of

World War II. She painted landscapes, claimed

to know the British Royal Family, and happily

likened her modest artistic style to that of thegreat impressionists and Leonardo da Vinci.

Florence embedded herself in Sydneys

high-end social scene as a businesswoman,

public speaker and charity fundraiser, at

one point even announcing that she wanted

to be Australias Ambassadress. When her

landscapes failed to impress, she moved on to

portraiture, concentrating on images of people

she considered significant. But that didnt work

out either.

In desperation, as her marriage broke dow

and her business endeavours faltered, she

launched what would become her defining

venture: a Sydney wallpaper business.

During the 60s and 70s Florence produc

a stunning kaleidoscope of handprinted

wallpapers from bespoke, hand-drawn desig

She took the colours of the time and magni

them, but its the sheer range of images in he

design archive that continues to surprise

everything from conservative European

tapestries to interlocking geometrics, roman

florals, psychedelia and charming Chinoiser

Yet, however dynamic the wallpapers we

Florence seemed more startling stilla tiny

woman with bright-red hair, a penchant for f

eyelashes and dramatic clothes. She did as

pleased, picking up younger boyfriends and

living life to the full. She was difficult to igno

yet somehow easy to take for granted.

On 15 October 1977 the 78-year-old

was brutally murdered in her Paddington

wallpaper showroom. Despite an intense po

investigation, her assailant was never found.Then an even stranger thing happened. Flo

and her designs were somehow forgotten,

disappearing from view.

Do you think there could be a biography

in this woman? I was asked back in 2003. I

answered immediately before Id even had a

chance to see the images of Florences work, w

was then gradually being restored by Signatur

Prints, the Sydney business that held what wa

of Florences designs and silk screens.

She was difficult

to ignore, yet

someh ow ea sy to

take for granted.

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If what youre telling me is true, I dontunderstand why there hasnt been a biography

already, I said.

Much has happened since then. Fashion

designers such as Akira Isogawa and Nicky

Zimmermann have incorporated Florences

patterns into their own creations. Interior

designers have used her designs everywhere,

from Melbourne and Fiji, to London and Las

Vegas. Florence has also developed a celebrity

following, with Elle Macpherson, Marc Jacobs,

Gwyneth Paltrow and Courtney Love believed

to own examples of her work.

When my biography of Florence Broadhurst

was released in the US in 20 07, it caught the

eye of Deborah Lloyd, President and Creative

Director of luxury brand Kate Spade New York,

who then made Florences designs a key part

of the labels 2012 range, stocked in every store.

Deborah emailed me to say, Thank you so much

for writing the book that started this love affair.

Florences reach continues to grow as

Signature Design Archive, a company that

evolved from Signature Prints, finds new partners

to license her work across the globe. Already

you can sleep with Florence (theres a range ofbed linen), eat with her (using specially designed

crockery) and do the gardening with her (using a

trowel and fork featuring one of her designs).

Florence is back for good and her trajectory

shows no sign of stopping. Indeed, she looks set

to travel further than even she imagined.

Helen ONeill is the author of Florence

Broadhurst: Her Secret & Extraordinary Lives,

published by Hardie Grant Books, $65.

Clockwise from right: Florence

Broadhurst lived life to the

full; Floral flair at its best;

Psychedelic designs were a

Broadhurst hallmark.


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36 37Summer 2015 | Crown Group Travel & Ind

When anyone mentions the word iconic and

motorcycle in the same sentence, chances are

theyre talking about the venerable US brand

Harley-Davidson.

Since the first prototype was tested in

1903 and for the next century and beyond,

the Harley-Davidson brand has continued to

reflect freedom and hard-edged glamour with

an exceptional degree of brand loyalty and

admiration. A 2013 survey placed Harley-Davidson

as the fourth most respected brand in the USA

with global sales in excess of 250,000 bikes.

But ask any owner, even aspiring ones, and

the purchase of a Harley-Davidson is not based

on any financial analysis. It comes from within

and is driven by a desire for self-expression with

a middle-finger salute to the fashion conformity

and mundane treadmill of modern life. Lets not

beat around the bush hereits pure escapism in

the form of a raw, aggressive, sexualised icon.

Just like cosmetics, soft drinks and fast

food, brand alignment is key and productplacement crucial. The number of celebrity

owners reads like an Academy Award roll call

and the motorcycle itself is a star in its own

right with innumerable movie appearances

throughout the decades.

Cinema-goers will be quick to recall the

scene from 1991s Terminator 2when Arnold

Schwarzenegger rode the Harley Davidson Fat

Boy like he stole it. Which he did. Or 1969s

unforgettableEasy Rider, where ex-police Hydra-

Glides were converted into the famous pair

of choppers, Captain America and Billy Bike,

ridden by Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda.

Movie trivia buffs will know exactly which

motorcycle Marlon Brando rode in the 19 53

classic, The Wild Oneand it wasnt a Harley.

But notwithstanding, the star did own a black

1970 FLH Electra-Glide and it recently fetched

more than $250,000 at auction.

Other high-profile actors on Harleys include

George Clooney (Road King), Elvis Presley

(56 KH), Justin Timberlake (several) as well as

the original wild hog, John Travolta, who owns

a Fat Boy.

Many Hollywood stars are so enamoured withtheir brush with Harley-Davidson fame that they

have become owners. And were not just talking

about the stereotypical tough guy either. Many

no-nonsense glamour gals dont mind their million

dollar bottoms on the seat of a Harley-Davidson.

In fact the list of leading ladies astride Harley-

Davidsons includes Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth

Taylor, Tina Turner, Angelina Jolie, Bree Turner,

Cameron Diaz, Cher, Demi Moore, Gwyneth

Paltrow, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Lauren

Hutton, Lindsay Wagner, Lisa Hartman Black,

Pamela Anderson, Queen Latifah and Sheryl Crow.

Cashing in on the feminine appeal, Harley-

Davidson commissioned a series of titillating

video and photoshoots with American

supermodel Marisa Miller. Instead of just being a

bit of pin-up decoration for the boys workshop

or shed, the leggy blond whose credits include

Sports Illustratedand Victorias Secret, is also an

owner of a 1200 Nightster and an ambassador

for the brand.

People see me as a supermodel on the cover

of magazines but no-one would ever guess

I do actually ride a Harley, says Miller, so its

important to see that if I can do it, anybody can

do it. Whether you are a guy thinking about it

and dont know how to go about getting into it,

or a woman who may be intimidated, just go for

it. Challenge yourself and break free!

The model range of Harley-Davidson

motorcycles has been static for some time,with the staple models regularly receiving

cosmetic and equipment updates instead of

major re-engineering. Brand diehards were set

all atwitter, however, when Harley-Davidson

introduced its first all-new model in 13 years

with the radical, lightweight, liquid-cooled Street

range comprising a learner-approved 500cc

and a bigger 750cc unit. Only the smaller 500cc

bike is available in Australia. The thinking behind

this departure was to allow Harley-Davidson an

entry point into the SE Asian market, in which it

currently has little impact.

In Australia, the Street 500 is the only bike

approved for LAM scheme in all states, providing

an opportunity for new riders to join the brand

and ride with dignity while serving their time

on L-plates.

Harleys first learner legal bike has been a

huge success, with a price tag of $10,750 ride

away. Right now, the Softail Breakout remains

the most popular model followed closely by

the Street 500 and the ever-popular Nightrod

Special, says Buckeridge.

The recent launch of the 2016 range of full-size

heavy motorcycles is spread over seven modelcategories with the new Street making eight.

The new Iron 883 and Forty-Eight models,

Harley-Davidson claim, are the purest expression

of their Dark Custom design movement yet.

Add to this the most powerful cruiser line-

up in company history and a broad range

of performance and styling enhancements

throughout the range and you have an eternally

exciting offering that keeps the brand relevant

and highly desirable.

Harley-Davidsons ne

Dark Custom range i

aimed at the custom

who wants that bare

bones stripped-dow

look around the chrom

dont get you home

theme, says John

Buckeridge, GM Fras

Motorcycle Group.

Buckeridge claims no

everyone appreciate

a motorcycle strippe

down to its raw essen

and it takes a certain

rider to appreciate th

potential of a bike tha

ready to be customis

any way they want it

For the chosen few

willing to ride like

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LE ADI NG T H E

LI FE O F A

JETSETTER MAY

NOT BE THE

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DREAM YOU

MAGI NE , SAY S

RODERICK EIME .

Weve all seen them. The super-rich glitterati

and the celebrity superstars in their limousines

drive right up the door of their private jet. Burlyblokes in dark suits standing aloof while our

VIPs stroll nonchalantly up the stairs to the

immaculate aircraft to be whisked away to

an undisclosed location.

Yet, corporate jet travel is not just for the

more-money-than-sense poseurs. Thinking of the

convenience, it means no more airport queues

or the irritations of arriving at the airport hours

before the flight as well as dealing with the crush

of the unruly public or cranky security staff.

Owning your own private jet, whether for

your personal or corporate use, may seem the

stuff of fantasy, but you might be surprisedhow easy it is to charter flights instead.

Our clients appreciate the convenience and

flexibility of a bespoke itinerary, says Jessica

Graham, General Manager of Essendon-based

charter company Executive Airlines. We quite

often build custom itineraries for corporate VIPs,

Hollywood stars and visiting performers who

appreciate the privacy of their own aircraft.

For example, we might put together an itinerary

that includes their business meetings as well as

leisure stops at locations like Hamilton Island,

Kangaroo Island or Uluru.

Graham notes that clients from mainlandChina, Hong Kong and even Russia are

particularly keen on the private charter option

utilising aircraft such as EAs 8-seat Citation

Sovereign once they arrive in Australia.

Charter allows you the same convenience of

owning without the added cost of storage and

maintenance. You can fly where you want, when

you want, jet to the deal that seals your fortunes

and have the right to have these words come

from your mouth: Lets just take my plane.

And while a price of at least $14 million is

what it takes to dip your toe into the private

ownership market, increasing numbers of savvytravellers are using charter firms to take

advantage of a mode of travel that can rightly

be described as beyond first class.

There are clear advantages particularly for

people who value their time and privacy, says

Darren McGoldrick, Australasian Vice President

of multinational charter firm ExecuJet that has

a fleet of more than 160 jets for hire including

the current gold standard of luxury, the

Gulfstream 650.

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While Learjet may have become the generic

erm for corporate jet, the US-built Gulfstream

G650 is the biggest and fastest 18-seat, twin-

engine, T-tail jet and has been flying since 2008.

The G650ER variant, introduced in 2014, can fly

between Sydney and Singapore at Mach 0.85

and back without refuelling. Thats easily as fast

as any commercial airliner and has become the

must-have jet for the worlds wealthiest celebrities

ike Sir Peter Jackson and corporations like Nike,

Starbucks and Dyson. Pricetag: $US65 million.

McGoldrick explains that the larger and

onger-range private jets like the G650ER have

broken into the traditional domains of the

ntercontinental airlines. Along with new levels of

uxury, it means exciting times for private jet travel.

While the Australian business jet market is still

mall by comparison, many of our business high

flyers can afford to fly their own aircraft. Clive

Palmer, James Packer, Solomon Lew and LindsayFox jet around in $40m Bombardier Global

Expresses, while Toll Holdings Paul Little owns

a sleek Gulfstream G550. Beyond that, the

Australian Business Aviation Association

estimates that around 150 jets are privately

operated either by companies or individuals,

ome of which are available to charter.

A big part of the market, says McGoldrick,

s overseas nationals flying to Australia on

commercial airlines and then travelling within the

R E A D Y J E T S E T G O

Based at Melbournes Essendon Airport, Executive Airlines

operates a range of aircraft that includes the 12-passenger

Cessna Citation Sovereign. For more information call

1300 249 538 or visit www.executiveairlines.com.au.

Headquartered in Zrich, Switzerland, ExecuJet manages

160 business jets from bases in six regionsAfrica, Asia,

Australasia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

country on charter jet. The price? An ExecuJet

LR45 will take you from Sydney to Melbourne

return for around $17,000. For that youll get a

sleek Learjet that seats up to six. As a comparison,

if you were wanting to stop in Canberra en route,

six business class Qantas seats will cost $7500.

But Qantas wont fly you into one of the wine-

growing districts between Sydney and Melbourne

for lunch in the vineyards. Extrapolate those

figures for groups of 12 to 18 executives and you

have a proposition.

Its one hell of a selling point, shifting the

dynamic from the passenger being servant to a

plane schedule or the annoying regulations of

regular air travel, to it being at your beck and call.

Want the pilot to give you a rollercoaster ride

in the sky? Theyll do it. Or smooth flying to a

degree that commercial airlines cant match?

They can do that, too.At a graduation speech for Duke University,

talking about the secrets of wealth and success,

Oprah Winfrey declared: Anyone who tells

you that owning your own jet isnt great is lying,

for the good reason that it is true.

Even in this age where ostentatious displays

of wealth are gauche, private jetting remains

one of the great material perks that money can

buy. Its just that now you dont have to be a

billionaire to do it.


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44 45Summer 2015 | Crown Group Wine & D

In Sydney hes a culinary icon, a survivor for

over a quarter of a century in one of the most

competitive restaurant markets in the world. In

Singapore hes the relative newcomer whose

tiny eatery keeps garnering award after award.

And in Tasmania hes simply Tets, the gourmet

ambassador who cant stay away.

The story of superstar chef Tetsuya Wakuda

is a remarkable one by any measure: the tale

of a young Japanese immigrant who became

recognised as one of the best chefs in the world.

His Sydney restaurant, Tetsuyas, became

a regular on international top-100 restaurant

lists soon after it opened in 1989. Waku Ghin,

Tetsuyas Singapore outpost at the glitzy Marina

Bay Sands resort, is ranked among the top 10

restaurants in Asia; its staff of 32 has catered for

just 30 diners each night since it opened in 2010.

Two years ago Tetsuya earned the

unprecedented honour of being named Masterof Cuisine by the Japanese Governmentthe

first overseas-based chef to be recognised as

such. The late American chef Charlie Trotter

described Tetsuya as being among an elite

group of international chefs that has influenced

other chefs through their personal styles and

unique approaches to food.

These are quite extraordinary achievements

for someone who arrived in Australia at the age

of 22 with very limited English language skills

and sought work as a kitchen hand in a country

where he expected to see kangaroos and koalas.

Along the way, this quietly spoken man has

devised a culinary philosophy centring on pure,

clean, fusion flavours, which has been much

copied but rarely bettered. Think dishes such

as scampi tail with scampi oil and chicken liver

parfait (Sydneys up-market surf and turf) or

marinated botan shrimp with sea urchin and

oscietra caviar (at Waku Ghin, where a 10-course

degustation is served at two sittings each night).

I made up quite a few things along the way

and, luckily for me, people liked the way they

tasted, Tetsuya admits.

When he was presented with the Diners

Club Lifetime Achievement Award Asia 2015 ,

he described his two restaurant businesses as

something that I believe in, and something that

I love to do. But it is actually not my talent, but

everybody together, so this award is for the team.This kind of award is usually given to someone

who has put in many years and is ready to retire.

But I am not ready to retire yet, he is quick to add.

Tetsuyas humble attitude has made him one

of the few superstar chefs about whom no-one

in the industry has a bad word to say. He also

freely admits to discovering ideas every time

he eats out, which is often. You have to have

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Born in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture,

Japan, Tetsuya arrived in Australia in 1982

with a small suitcase and big dreams. He found

employment as a kitchen hand and then worked

for Tony Bilson, the chef superstar of his day, at

Kinselas, Sydney, where he learned the classic

French techniques that would help him create

his own culinary style.

After several short stints at other eateries and

a spell as part owner of a small restaurant called

Ultimos, where he cooked AsianFrench fusion

dishes, Tetsuyas star began to rise. In 19 89 he

opened Tetsuyasin a small terrace house in

Sydneys inner-city suburb of Rozelle; book ings

were soon hard to come by and waiting lists

were the norm.

A move to larger, classier premises in the city

followed, along with international recognition.

Back home, Tetsuyas success was being noted,

and in 2006 he was named as the first Sake

Ambassador outside of Japan.

Since 2003, Tetsuya has been the

International Food and Beverage Ambassador

for Tasmania, a state he visits regularly and for

which he has great affection. A few years ago

he had a wooden fishing boat built from localtimber, which he uses on his frequent trips to

the island state. He treated hundreds of locals

in Franklin, where his $800,000 motor cruiser

Belle was built, to a slap-up breakfast to

celebrate the launch.

This November, Tetsuya will be the star

attraction at Effervescence, the annual

celebration of Tasmanian sparkling wines,

at which he will cook on the opening night.

In addition to his ambassadorial role, he has

supported many small producers on the island

and his signature dish is a confit of Petuna ocean

trout from Tasmania.

A fiercely private man with a broken marriage

behind him, Tetsuya says his staff are his family.

To be honest, I think its amazing that other

people find time to be a father, a chef and arestaurateur, he told me a few years ago. I may

not have family here, but I have people I can

call familysome very dear friendsso I am

very fortunate.

Like most chefs, I only ever wanted to cook

my own food, in my own way, and I am thankful

that people continue to enjoy that.

As for the future, he has considered opening a

small Japanese-style tavern in Tasmania when he

retires. But right now hes just too busy.

Clockwise from

above: Confit of Petuna

ocean trout with konbu;

Marron salad with truffle;

Wakuda is a regular visitor

to Tasmania.


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GI N I S NO T O NLY I N , I T S R E VI VAL I S T UR NI NG H E ADS FAST E R

T H A N T H E D E V I L I N A B L U E D R E S S , R E P O R T S M I K E B U T L E R .

Consider this a public ser vice announcement:

If you like your martinis and other cocktails with

vodka, and gin isnt to your taste, it might be time

to stop and smell the botanicals, so to speak.

While vodka strives to be tasteless, themysterious and often misunderstood gin is the

polar opposite. Like whisky, gin is a drinkers

drink that is made to be recognised instead of

anonymously downed in a shot glass. Infused

with juniper berries and other botanicals,

gin is enjoying a revival, thanks in part to the

cocktail renaissance.

Its a really exciting time to be drinking gin,

says Pernod Ricard Brand Ambassador and self-

confessed ginophile Ben Davidson.

The revival began in Londons bar scene in

the late 90s when British bartenders started

exploring how gins flavours gave new life and

complexity to cocktails. That was followed by an

explosion of boutique backyard gins in the US,where distillers began diminishing the juniper

in preference for other botanicals, such as

peppers, citrus fruit, fennel, almond and even

capsicum. It created more all-mouth flavour

profiles to be integrated into drinks.

Its a style called New Western Gin, says

Ben, who made it onto the 2015 Bartender

MagazineTop 100 Most Influential List. Theyre

really interesting and each one is different, he

adds, singling out Aviation American Gin from

THE

GINSIDERSGUIDE

Oregon for its distinctive yet subtle note

of lavender.

Australia, too, is making its own distinctive

modern gins, led by Margaret Rivers The West

Winds Gin. Launched in 2011, the distillerys The

Sabre and The Cutlass gins pole-vaulted onto

the international scene by taking the double gold

and gold medals, respectively, at the 2011 San

Francisco World Spirits Competition. In addition,The Broadside gin won double gold at the 2014

New York World Wine & Spirits Competition.

[The first accolades came] within a month

of us launching, so it was a pretty good start,

says Jeremy Spencer, one of the four pals who

banded together to create the brand.

The West Winds blow in three varieties and all

are definitely worth raising a spinnaker for. The

Sabre is a nod to traditional London dry gin, but

with the addition of wattle seed, which gives a

creamy texture to the tongue. Its perfect in

a classic gin-and-tonic with a slice of lemon.

The Cutlass gin is bold and will put hairs

on your chest for various reasons, namely the

muscular 50 per cent alcohol by volume (ABV).

This is a serious gin that pairs native bush tomato

with coriander seeds to produce a headstrong

and very drinkable drop. Its a drinkers drink

best consumed with lots of ice, a splash of tonicand a slither of green capsicumpreferably on

the verandah at sunset.

And then theres the latest, The Broadside.

Lets just say its for pirates with style. Jeremy,

whos a bit of a swashbuckler himself, likes to

sip it straight up on a cold winters evening or

appreciate its fulsome flavour in a dry martini

with a grapefruit twist.

Tonic water not to your taste? Its probably

because youve only ever tasted synthetic

Above: Gin is infused with

a variety of botanicals to

provide a rounded and

stimulating taste.


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V BY C R O W N GR O UPS R E T AI L SPAC E S W I LL

R O VI DE PAR R AMAT T A R E S I DE NT S AND PAT R O NS

W I T H DI VE R SE DI NI NG O PT I O NS I NSPI R E D BY

SO ME O F T H E BE ST PLAC E S I N T H E W O R LD.

W E H I T T H E ST R E E T S O F SY DNE Y T O F I ND O UT

BO UT Y O UR FAVO UR I T E DI NI NG E XPE R I E NC E S .

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Jessica, Belgium

In Naples, the pizza was amazing.

Italian pizza is the best in the world

and its cheap!

Pauline, Belgium

I had a great cheese board at a loca

restaurant in my hometown in Belgiu

Mattia, Italy

Italians take their food seriously and

my favourite place to eat is Ostaria

Boccadoroin Venice. The view is

beautiful and you can eat anything yo

likeseafood, pastaand all fresh.

Brian, Rhodes NSW

I love pho noodles in my native China.

Theres actually a few great noodle

restaurants right here in Sydneys

Chinatown that come close to being

as good as home.

Gene, Wollongong NSW

We actually went toSpeedos Caf

at Bondi Beach todaythat was pretty

special. It was a great experience and

the food was really well presented.

Lauren, Manly NSW

I used to live in Italy and the real gelato

you can get over there cant be beaten.

Its so authentic.

Sera, Gold Coast QLD

This bagel place in Williamsburg in New

York was amazingbest bagels ever!

Tully, Gold Coast QLD

Nobuin Malibu in the USA was the most

delicious restaurant Ive ever been to; it

was filled with celebrities and you felt like

an A-lister.

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You were appointed as a guest judge on The

Blockback in 2011. How did you end up on one

of Australias biggest reality television hits?

It all started with setting a goal in 2008 to get

more exposure for my business. I received a

Facebook message from a mate with a link

to an audition to be a contestant on a design

show. I auditioned forHomeMADEon

Channel Nine at the very last minute, unsure if

I should go down that road. It was all a whirlwind

once I was accepted. Two months later, I was

one of two finalists. In that time, I got to know

the executive producers pretty well, which

led to my role as a guest judge a year later on

The Blockits created by the same executive

producers. The following year I was asked to be

a full-time judge and Ive now been on air for

eight series.

Outside your TV commitments, what do

you like to do in your spare time to switch

off and relax?

I work quite a lot, but when we have our sonI prioritise time with him doing fun stuff that

builds good memories. We rough and tumble,

watch cartoons together, jump on trampolines, or

play games or video games together. Another big

favourite is building Lego together and you cant

go past good old Hide and Seek . We hang out

at the beach, as we live a five-minute walk from

beautiful Bondi, and take our dogs for walks.

Basically just good family fun is the way I spend

my down time.

What are the biggest faux pas people make

when styling their own home?

Buying things that they personally like without

regard for whether they actually work together.

The result is a bunch ofprobablylovely

furniture, but an average-looking room, at best.

Simply planning the pieces you want in your

space gives you the best chance of a great result.

But the opposite can be true also.

Youve been described as the nice guy of

design. Do you see it t hat way?

I dont take myself too seriously. There is no

place for ego on TV or in clients homes. The

things Ive been blessed with in life and my

career could just as easily stop in an instant so

I know its not wise to buy into any prestige or

pageantry. Its very easy to feel like grand results

equal entitlement, but at the end of the day my

outlook is that if a designer does a great job

people end up with great-looking homes and a

feeling of prosperity. If we mess it up, no-one

dies. Being relaxed often gets great results. Its

always good to keep things in perspective! I think

this outlook lets me be the nice guy.

Can you describe your personal style aesthetic

for your home?

Haha okay, for my home the aesthetic is

comfortable and practical. I have a six-year-old

son, three dogs and an old cat so our house is

a tangle of toys and hair. I dont see any joy in

being precious about things. Things arent what

is important in life, relationships are. There are

times when Im out at a beautiful home, like

recently when I styled a place in Annandale for

a Vogue Livingshoot and my next book, and I

thought, Man Id love to live like this all the time.But the truth is no-one lives in a photoshoot

no-one with young kids and three dogs at least!

So you have quite the menagerie in

your home?

Yes! Furniture and inclusions need to be

washable, removable or spray-and-wipeable.

It also means that we have a very relaxed home

with non-fussy interiors.

You now live in Sydney, but your roots are in

Queensland. Did you know from a young age

that you were destined to live in a bigger city?

No way! I studied French at school for one year

as it was mandatory, but didnt do it when it

was my choice. I thought I would never leave

Australia so why bother. Little did I know I would

travel so much and end up married to a Frenchie.

I wish Id learned more than, je mappelle Darren.

Apartment living is on the rise. How important

is savvy interior styling for this style of living?

A home needs to be a home. The only way to

get this is to imprint your own personality onto

it. That means understanding what makes you

tick and what you want to achieve. Once you

understand what you want then plan, plan,

plan, and buy cleverly by searching first and

buying when you have all the problems solved

and choices made. If you cant manage this for

yourself, hire a designer to do it for you.

How can people steer away from short-sighted

trends when it comes to styling?

Go for classic and timeless inclusions and

materials, and layer in small-cost replicable

trend items like cushions or decor. These can be

stored or sold when the trend passes. The bigger

and more expensive the item, the wiser it is to

find something versatile and enduringly beautiful.

Any current projects?

Plenty. Weve just completed an apartment for

the BoysTown Charity Christmas prize draw.

We are working on my next book, finishing my

own renovation to sell in October this year,working on my second rug range, plus expanding

into different product lines.

Favourite Sydney restaurant?

China Doll, Woolloomooloo.

Favourite holiday destination?

Anywhere I can take a plane to. In Australia

though, it would have to be Hyams Beach.

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D O R F +

N A T A L I EW A L T O N

Leading Sydney stylist Natalie

Walton partners with Dorf as

the first collaborator in a series

of strikingly imaginative work.

Both Natalie and Dorf believe

in timeless simplicity and

intuitive design. That is, the end

result serves a clearly definedpurpose, but is also very

refined.

Its always important to me to

create spaces where people

want to be, says Natalie.

When it comes to products, Im interested to know

more about them - where they were made, who

designed them, what influenced them, explains

Natalie. Nothing is just an object to me - its

something to understand, and learn from.

Featuring

the Dorf

Myriad

Cross

Collection


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Architecture & De

THE CROWN GROUP

R E D E F I N I N G T H E P A R A M E T E R S

O F I N N O V A T I O N


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64 65Summer 2015 | Crown Group The Crown Group Collec

W I T H W AR M W E AT H E R H E R E AND A FLUR R Y O F NE W PR O PE R T I E S H I T T I NG T H E

MAR K E T , SY DNE Y S LE ASI NG O UT LO O K I S I N F I NE FO R M. DO M I N I Q U E K U HN E SAT

DO W N W I T H H E AD O F C R O W N G R O UP LE ASI NG, AN T H O NY C AUDULLO , T O C H AT

ABO UT W H AT S AH E AD I N T H E C O MI NG MO NT H S .

Crown Group Leasing opened its doors in

2011 and today manages more than 250

investment properties.

Spring is typically the season for fresh starts.

Tell us about the spring rental rush.

One season rules them all when it comes to the

property market and thats spring! The change

of season floods the market with exciting, new

options for renters. If youre looking for the

perfect home, spring is typically a good time

to start lookingyou are likely to get the

opportunity to consider a wide variety of options.

What are people looking for in a

rental property?

Well-located, premium properties within

15 kilometres of the city and access to transport

are highly sought after. Tenants are looking to

secure a value-for-money lifestyle package.

Amenities and resort-style facilities are high on

wish lists. Renters are becoming more and more

astute, factoring in routine costs such as gym

memberships and assessing how they compare

to an all-inclusive lifestyle offering. I encourage

investors to put themselves in tenants shoes to

understand what theyre really looking for.

Should investors feel at ease listing their

property in spring?

Yes. While we typically see more properties

available for lease, this upward trend in

availability is timed with a spike in potential

tenants ready to make a move before Christmas.

People like to start the New Year on the front

foot and Christmas is a busy time, so naturally

spring represents an opportunity for landlords

to capture peak interest in the market.

More and more people are opting forapartment living. Why is this the case?

These days many tenants who can afford to live

in a house prefer the convenience of living in

an apartment. People dont want to spend their

weekend mowing the lawn or sitting in traffic just to

get to the cinema or caf. Reducing the time spent

on home maintenance means people have more

time to spend doing the things they really love.

What does Crown Group Leasing have

available this spring?

While it is impossible to predict whats on our

future roll, theres a strong chance we will have

properties available in the award-winning Top

Ryde City Living project and the innovative

Viking by Crown project at Waterloo. Both

residential projects represent excellent

opportunities for renters to secure a state-of-

the-art lifestyle close to shops, transport, local

amenities and infrastructure.

How does Crown Group Leasing optimise

the leasing process?

Weve found that about 40 per cent of our

enquiries are coming in between 5pm and 10pm;were recognising these trends in the market.

Crown Group Leasing uses a custom-designed

24/7 software, Register Online, to allow our

prospective tenants to book numerous

inspections around the clock and receive

uninterrupted service and immediate

appointment confirmation.

To find all the apa rtments available to rent,

visit www.crowngroup.com.au/leasing.

Top Ryde City Livin

is a seven-tower, 653

apartment residentia

development locateabove Top Ryde Cit

Shopping Centre. Th

development feature

expansive common

facilities including a mu

room, library, media

theatres, indoor and

outdoor function area

a childrens playgroun

and a pool.

Viking by Crown

is a ten-storey residen

development located

the suburb of Waterlo

within Sydneys upcom

Green Square precin

and moments from

artistic Danks Stree

and East Village

shopping centre.

TIS THE

TO MOVE

SEASONC U R R E N T

P R O J E C T S

Clockwise from left: Top Ryde City Li

Viking by Crown outdoor swimming p

Crown Group Leasings Anthony Cau


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Y O U K NO W T H E SAY I NG, PR O DUC T I O N MI NUS S ALE S E Q UALS

SC R AP . NO MAT T E R W H AT BUSI NE SS Y O UR E I N , I F Y O UR E

NO T MAK I NG SALE S Y O U W O NT BE I N BUSI NE SS FO R LO NG.

AS AI R AR O MAS J O H N VAN R O E MBUR G T E LLS RO DE RI C K E I M E ,

SC E NT MAR K E T I NG I S R I G H T O N T H E MO NE Y .

Expensive television commercials and

newspaper advertisements are one route,

but have you considered a more subtle yet

effective way to market your brandone where

you dont have to say a word?

Humans are complex, acutely sensory

creatures and their decision to proceed

to purchase is a combination of numerous

factors ranging from urgent need to whimsical

desire. Bringing a customer to the point of

commitment (ie, closing the sale) requires

skilful communication and deft manipulation

of perception.

During your sales presentation, the customer

whether theyre aware of it or notis deciphering

audio cues and observing body language and

facial expressions, as well as absorbing some of

your sales message. What if there was something

else you could do to tip the scales in your

favour? This is where scent marketing and the

mysterious, subliminal art of persuasion comes in.

John van Roemburg, CEO of Air Aroma, has

spent more than 15 years helping businesses

implement scent as part of their overall branding

strategy. Scent marketing is used to create an

atmosphere that encourages and relaxes the

customer, he says. Smell is linked to pleasure,

wellbeing, emotion and memory; therefore it can

influence a customers mood. The fragrance

should be pleasant and subtle so [the customer]

can connect on an unconscious level.

As Air Aromas marketing material explains,

A signature scent is most effective if customers

can closely associate the smell with the brand;

therefore it should be used like a traditional

graphic logo and be present in every possible

customer contact point. According to the Sense

of Smell Institute, A brand with an olfactive

[relating to the sense of smell] logo has a 65 per

cent chance of being remembered. An unscented

brand has a 50 per cent chance of being

forgotten within the first three months.

There are some obvious situations where

scent marketing could be decisive in creating a

positive outcome. The most popular applications

of scent marketing and signature scent creation

are in industries where customer service and

brand perception are critical, van Roemburg

says. Most installations are currently in hospitality

environments such as hotels and casinos, the

finance industry, retail settings, fitness centres,

airlines and residential buildings.

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One of Air Aromas most interesting

esidential projects was a 10,000m2palace in

he Middle East that required more than 40

centing units and a unique signature fragrance

or the occupants. Careful consideration was

equired when selecting each ingredient to

match the desires of His Royal Highness and

he culture, as well as the palaces interior

colours, textures and materials. We also had

o consider the very hot, dry climate and blend

he fragrance accordingly.

Casinos have reported revenue increases of

up to 40 per cent after the addition of scent to

he gaming area, van Roembug continues, as

customers spent more time (and money) in a

more conducive environment. Retail stores have

eported similar increases in gross sales.

While higher revenues in spending

environments are certainly a key outcome,

what other applications are possible? Scent

marketing techniques can be applied to spacesyou wouldnt necessarily expect, van Roembug

ays. Our clients include funeral homes,

hospitals and dental clinics. Ambient scents of

orange or lavender in dentists waiting rooms have

been shown to reduce anxiety and improve mood

n patients.

Weve even developed some very specialised

ragrances for a wide range of artistic functions.

On one occasion, Air Aroma teamed with fashion

abel Romance Was Born to develop a bespoke

Australian essential oil blend to scent the Bush

Magic-themed grand finale at the 2015 Virgin

Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.

Another time we worked with Cirque du

Soleil to enhance particular moments of the

show, and a delicate newborn-baby scent was

developed to emphasise crucial moments of a

Melbourne play, e-baby. Weve even bottled the

unmistakable smell of opening a brand-new

MacBook for use in an art exhibition.

Air Aroma fragrances can also be used by

anyone in their home, shop or office, using small

self-serviced diffusers with the flexibility to

change aromas at will. A welcoming scent for

guests or visiting clients can be changed quickly

and easily to something suitable for childrens

homework or other creative inspiration. Plus,

there are no naked flames, toxins or messy spills

that can occur with other methods such as

perfumed candles or oil burners.

Recently, Crown Group developed its own

signature scent, Infinity, which debuted at the

event A Night of Infinite Luxury. This resort-style

signature scent incorporates lush green nuancesand fresh oceanic notes to complement Crown

Groups revolutionary urban developments, such

as Infinity by Crown Group within Sydneys new

Green Square Town Centre, which is designed

to create seemingly endless forms of living

space to enjoy reaching beyond the horizons

of contemporary style.

Carefully chosen fragrances can have many

beneficial effects, including reducing irritation,

stress, depression and apathy and enhancing

happiness, sensuality, relaxation and stimulation.

So lead by your noseit could be your path

to success.

A SIGNATURE SCENT

IS MOST EFFECTIVE IF

CUSTOMERS CAN CLOSELY

ASSOCIATE THE SMELLWITH THE BRAND ...

LIKE A TRADITIONAL

GRAPHIC LOGO.

Clockwise from above: Air Aromas

range of Aroslim diffusers and CEO

John van Roemburg.


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COMMUN

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From left to right: 1. Steve Gray and Gary Cory 2. Iwan Sunito, Koichi Takada and Georgia Wilson

3. Megan Gale 4. Kevin Vertzagias, Evelyn Vertzagias, Liana Sunito and Iwan Sunito 5. Ian and Prisca

Edwards 6. Kylie Gillies 7. Stuart King and Naomi Simson 8. Peter Moore and Lord Mayor Clover Moore

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M MENTST O R E M E M B E R

The Sales Team

Go to any of Crown Groups stunning

ales suites and youll be greeted by one

of our property-obsessed sales executives.

The Sydney residential sales team is a

multicultural 12-person team of professionals

with mixed backgrounds and a wealth of

combined experience.

The sales teams newest member, Indranil

Halder, spends most of his days at the Infinity by

Crown Group sales suite in the up-and-cominguburb of Waterloo.

Clockwise from left: Colin Lee, Ada Chen, Ivone

Hendarta and Colin Lee, Prisca Edwards and

Alison Zhang and Jennifer Tan.

Clockwise fro

Indranil Hald

Nicholas Abb

What does Indranil like about working

in sales?

I love helping people to enjoy a luxurious

lifestyle in everyday living, he said. V by

Crown Group in Parramatta is my favourite

I love its unique features, exceptional value

and the cutting-edge lifestyle it offers.

Similarly, another new recruit to the team,

Project & Commercial Sales Director Colin

Lee loves it when the pressure is on to guide

buyers through the complicated maze of

buying a property in NSW. I love guidingmy clients through the often-challenging

process of buying real estate. I like bringing

comfort to clients through informative and

consistent updates throughout the sales

process, he said.

With design underway for the next

spectacular Waterloo development, the

sales team cant wait to share the highly

guarded details and reveal w hats next.

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Giverny Reid

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