Nicky Hughson

December 1, 2025

A tale of two hotels: How Buchan and GROHE have crafted memorable experiences across two very different hotels in Melbourne’s newest hospitality destination

Merging two hotel identities in one landmark development, Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Little Collins capture the spirit of Melbourne through Buchan’s narrative-driven design – elevated by GROHE’s signature craftsmanship.

December 1, 2025

King Living is redefining Australian textile design

For a closer look behind the creative process, watch this video interview with Sebastian Nash, where he explores the making of King Living’s textile range – from fibre choices to design intent.

November 28, 2025

Waves of change: PMG Group elevates a Sydney workplace from ordinary to exceptional

A thoughtful, low-waste redesign by PMG Group in collaboration with Goodman has transformed a dated office into a calm, contemporary workspace featuring a coastal-inspired palette and Milliken flooring for a refined finish.

November 28, 2025

Anthony Gill and Jason Gibney on urban density and bushfire resilience

With projects shortlisted for Habitus House of the Year 2025, Anthony Gill and Jason Gibney join the podcast to discuss the state of housing in Australia today.

November 28, 2025

Japanese delight in Melbourne’s CBD

Making a splash on the hair spa scene, the latest project from X + O makes a little slice of Japan right at home in suburban Melbourne.

November 28, 2025

Simone LeAmon is the new DIA CEO

Former INDE Luminary LeAmon joins the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) following more than a decade as the inaugural Curator of Contemporary Design and Architecture at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).

November 28, 2025

Lights, camera, craft and action

We caught up with Abramo Manfrotto, CEO of Venetian decorative lighting brand LEUCOS, during a visit to Australia with dedece.

November 27, 2025

Design tricks that make recliners and sofas the star of your living room

Your main seating can be a stylish centrepiece, not just a functional chair.

November 27, 2025

Maximising space and light with curtains and blinds

A lighter, roomier feel in your space can start at your window.

November 27, 2025

What makes an outdoor space feel intentionally designed?

It's designed for how you live, not just for how it looks.

November 27, 2025

The University of Auckland’s Hiwa wins Sport Architecture at WAF 2025

Hiwa, the University of Auckland’s six-storey recreation centre by Warren and Mahoney with MJMA Toronto and Haumi, has taken out Sport Architecture at the 2025 World Architecture Festival. A vertical village for wellbeing and connection, the project continues its run of global accolades as a new benchmark for campus life and student experience.

November 26, 2025

Performance with poise: Gaggenau’s Essential Induction Cooktop

For those who appreciate form as much as function, Gaggenau’s latest induction innovation delivers sculpted precision and effortless flexibility, disappearing seamlessly into the surface when not in use.