Futuristic living in The Cube

If a bog standard two-up-two-down isn't quite your cup of tea, then the iconic Cube apartments in Birmingham's prestigious Mailbox complex could be right up your street, writes Lara Page.nextpage

Perched high above the canal and the bustle of The Mailbox in the city centre, the 17-storey MAKE-designed building sits on a glass base of retail boutiques and canalside restaurants such as the Epernay Bar, pictured above.nextpage

Over 140 studio and penthouse apartments in The Cube West were sold to off-plan investors last year, and this year will see the last available apartments go on sale to owner occupiers in Cube East, the final phase of this eye-catching development. Office space will also be available in The Cube from 2009.nextpage

Standard features in the 244 apartments include underfloor heating, Villeroy & Boch winks and WCs, fitted wardrobes, Smeg kitchen appliances and house telephones allowing free calls to all apartments within The Cube.nextpage

As well as underground parking and a spacious central atrium with residential terraces, The Cube will feature a skyline bar, rooftop restaurant created by D&D London and boutique hotel at the top of the building.

To find out more about The Cube visit www.mailboxlife.co.uk