Community, Bathing and Capybara
Founded by a group of creatives, Capybara Bathing is a wellness sanctuary in the heart of Surry Hills. It’s an inclusive space to slow down and counter the rush of daily life.
We caught up with co-founders Natalie Cheung and Rebecca Qin to discuss the creation and vision for the space—bringing together diverse bathing cultures with the playful spirit of the capybara.
Photography by Declan Blackall and portrait by Jes Lindsay.
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Makings of Melbourne Place
Founded in 1999, Kennedy Nolan has built a reputation for bold, sustainable and design-driven architecture. Led by Patrick Kennedy and Rachel Nolan, the practice spans from residential projects to larger-scale commercial, educational, and public spaces — always with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and connection to place.
LEIF partner venue, Melbourne Place is a rare contemporary example of complete design, where both the building and the interiors are designed by Kennedy Nolan. Below, Principal and Founding Partner, Patrick Kennedy joins us to discuss the inspiration and process of the design.
Photography by Derek Swalwell, Sean Fennessy, Kate Shanasy.
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Surfing scene
Eugene Tan has been documenting our beaches for the past 25 years, with the best of his work adorning the walls of Aquabumps, his fine art Gallery in Bondi. A local surfer and photographer, his favourite genre is aerial photography, along with being immersed in the ocean from first light.
To mark our collaboration, we caught up with Uge to reflect on the journey of Aquabumps and what drives him to shoot at first light every single morning.
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Natural wonder
Created as an agrarian destination for guests, with a commitment to slow living and respect for nature, Copperstone by The Range Estates is a luxury homestead and retreat set on 48 acres of picturesque countryside in Bangalow/Bundjalung.
We spoke with Co-Founder and Creative Director Emma Lane to uncover the vision and design that shaped this beautiful property.
Photography by Sean Fennessy.
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