Nick V, Author at Softer Volumes

Inside Australia’s Contemporary Urban Resort (Video)

Where brutal modernism and lush greenery form a city oasis

Softer Volumes presents a new video interview series exploring the stories behind some of Australia's best design destinations and brands. In this episode, we visit The Calile Hotel, which takes centre stage on Brisbane’s fashionable James St. We spoke to The Calile’s owner and general manager about the hotel’s inspiration and design—gaining insight into the type of experience they’ve created for guests when staying at what has quickly become an icon of Australian hospitality.

Capturing Finer Details

Macro photography with iPhone 13 Pro

Photography has the power to reveal new perspectives on subjects and open our eyes to different ways of seeing the world around us. Achieving beautifully-detailed close-up or 'macro' shots where the subject is larger than it is in real life is possible with the advanced camera system in the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max.

World’s Best Minimalist Cafés

Modern coffee shops combining beautiful interior design and specialty coffee

To celebrate the launch of Softer Volumes: Cafés—our hardcover book exhibiting beautifully-designed coffee shops around the world—in this article we've highlighted a selection of the best minimalist café designs. Showcased here are pared-back spaces that ensure the focus remains directly on the specialty coffee they serve.

A New Era of eDrive

A look at the BMW iX3 Electric SUV

The iX3 is an all-electric SUV, built with BMW's 5th-generation of eDrive—making for a more dynamic, efficient and innovative driving experience.

In Conversation with Carter Lovett

A stylish neighbourhood favourite in Melbourne | An interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Carter Lovett is a family-run, neighbourhood favourite offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Setting up shop as an espresso bar, cafe, wine bar and bistro, it's quickly gained a strong local following since opening in late-2019. Softer Volumes spoke to co-owner Mary-Jane Daffy about the venue's unique concept, contemporary design and elevated menu.

Interview: Bottega

Regional Italian cuisine with local flair | Interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Bottega is a modern Italian restaurant with a warm atmosphere that spills out onto the street in the heart of one of Melbourne’s best-known dining precincts. Softer Volumes spoke with owner Denis Lucey and head chef Dusty Treweek to find out more about Bottega’s unique offering, how it’s stood the test of time, and what makes the restaurant's distinctive menu so inviting.

Interview: Barangaroo House

Architecture meets harbourside drinking and dining in Sydney | An interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Sitting proudly by the water at Barangaroo in Sydney, Barangaroo House is an eye-catching building housing three levels of restaurants and bars. As part of a new interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro which explores the creativity and passion behind a selection of Australia's best contemporary venues, Softer Volumes spoke with the Barangaroo House team about its unique style and flair and the creative concepts behind the venue's design, menu and overall experience.

The Beauty of Versatility

L’Estrange London 24 Trouser review

What’s the most versatile piece of clothing in your wardrobe? A plain t-shirt? Perhaps an Oxford shirt? For myself, I'd probably say it's a pair of trousers — but it hasn’t always been.