9 The Orbis apartment building also contributes to the public realm by grafting a golden art work onto the facade in a manner that works with the balconies. The sculptural overlay is similar to a large piece of public art that adds value to the surrounding streets. ARM’s Sydney Director, Mark Raggatt, explained at the Innovative Apartment Forum how the gold overlay was made in a factory and then lifted into position on the buildings facade. Mark also gave insights at the forum into Melbourne’s more robust design culture that makes approval bodies almost expect innovation. ORBIS, Melbourne, Australia Commonwealth Games Village, Gold Coast, Australia