Aerial view of city skyline and buildings during golden hour

Colliers | PRD – Sapphire By The Gardens

AX Creative partnered with Colliers and PRD to capture Sapphire By The Gardens—a landmark dual-tower development in Melbourne’s CBD. The project focused on delivering high-end photography that reflects the property’s architectural elegance, premium interiors, and lifestyle offering.
Client:
Colliers
Services:
Photography
Published:
July 31, 2026
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The Opportunity

Capturing luxury living through architectural and lifestyle photography

Luxury developments require more than documentation—they require visual storytelling that communicates lifestyle, prestige, and experience.

Open-plan apartment kitchen and dining area with modern finishes
Apartment living room interior with plush seating and large windows
Bathroom interior with marble finishes and freestanding tub
Apartment lounge area with sofa seating and greenery
Strategy

AX Creative approached the project with a focus on composition, lighting, and spatial storytelling.

Each image was designed to capture the scale, detail, and atmosphere of the development—balancing interior precision with the surrounding environment to showcase the full living experience.

Approach included

  • Architectural and interior photography
  • Lifestyle-driven composition
  • Focus on natural light and spatial depth
  • Highlighting key amenities and shared spaces
Execution

The photography captured both private residences and shared luxury amenities, ensuring a complete representation of the development.

Floor-to-ceiling windows, open-plan layouts, and premium finishes were carefully framed to emphasise light, space, and materiality. Common areas—including lounges, wellness spaces, and facilities connected to the Shangri-La Hotel—were photographed to reflect the elevated lifestyle offered to residents.

The surrounding views of Carlton Gardens and Melbourne’s skyline were integrated into the visuals, reinforcing the project’s unique location and connection to nature.

Bright apartment hallway with wooden flooring and natural light
Apartment interior with dining table and city views through floor-to-ceiling windows
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