GENERATIONAL LIVING
40 JONES ROAD, TYABB
RIGATONI WITH CHILLI POMODORO, STRACCIATELLA & BASIL RECIPE
IN CONVERSATION WITH
COAST & COUNTRY
MOMENTUM IN MOTION
The recent interest rate drop has given Melbourne’s property market substantial breathing space, with increased confidence and momentum leading to strong auction outcomes. Clearance rates are hovering in the low-to-mid 70% range, a clear step up from winter averages and a sign that more buyers are moving forward rather than holding back.
For Marshall White, the results have been particularly encouraging, with many campaigns drawing multiple bidders and strong competition across the board. It’s evident that buyer confidence is rising from week to week, and that energy is positively impacting the way homes are transacting.
Part of this uplift comes from limited stock in the lead-up to spring. With school holidays approaching, there is traditionally a short pause in the release of new listings. That natural tightening of supply often sharpens competition, as buyers focus their attention on what is available now. Early signs suggest this pattern is already playing out, with well-presented properties attracting strong enquiry and above-average attendance at opens.
The combination of improved sentiment, strong demand, and contained supply is creating a more dynamic environment as we head toward the spring market. Campaigns are already attracting heightened engagement from the outset, setting a confident tone for the months ahead, and laying the foundation for a lively and competitive season.
If you are considering a sale, launching while buyer activity is elevated and stock levels remain relatively tight can be a strategic advantage. Contact your Marshall White team to discuss the best timing and approach for your property. ■
By John Bongiorno
MAKING GOOD AT THE NGV
GENERATIONAL LIVING
“Set on over an acre, this stunning farmhouse-inspired home blends space, style, and natural light with remarkable versatility, making it ideal for large families and seamless multi-generational living.”
ALICE ORMROD, MARSHALL WHITE SALES EXECUTIVE
Set on just over an acre, this beautifully updated farmhousestyle home offers a luxurious blend of space, light, and flexibility for every stage of family life. With five bedrooms, two ground-floor suites, and a fully self-contained apartment, it caters effortlessly to large or multi-generational families. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and walls of glass bring natural light and grandeur to expansive interiors, including multiple living zones, a gourmet kitchen with servery, rumpus/gym, and a home theatre.
Outdoors, resort-style living takes centre stage with a solar-heated pool, cabana, outdoor shower, and a choice of al-fresco entertaining areas, all framed by lush, established gardens. Additional features include ducted heating, solar panels, garaging for three, extensive storage, veggie gardens, and a large shed/workshop. Perfectly located close to schools, transport, and Peninsula Link, this property offers timeless design and unmatched versatility in a tranquil, treelined setting. ■
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RIGATONI WITH CHILLI POMODORO, STRACCIATELLA & BASIL
A fire-driven take on comfort pasta. Studio Amaro head chef Daniel Migliaccio’s rigatoni pairs smoky chilli pomodoro with silky stracciatella and fragrant basil.
INGREDIENTS
Chilli Pomodoro (Arrabbiata sauce):
Makes 1.5L – Enough for 8 Serves
1 tin (400g) crushed tomatoes
2 brown onions, diced
2 tbsp garlic, crushed
100g red long chilli, charred and peeled
1 tsp pepperoncino (chilli flakes)
60g tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 dried bay leaf
50ml olive oil
Salt to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped basil
100ml water
To Serve:
4 Serves
400g dried rigatoni (home alternative)
600ml chilli pomodoro sauce
100g stracciatella
Basil oil or fresh basil leaves for garnish
METHOD
Chilli Pomodoro (Arrabbiata sauce):
1. Char chillies over a flame or grill until blackened. Place in a bowl, cover, and let steam. Peel off skins.
2. Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onions, garlic, chillies, oregano, bay leaf, and basil until soft.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and 100ml water. Season with salt.
5. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6. Blend until smooth and cool.
To Serve:
1. Cook dried rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente.
2. Heat pomodoro sauce in a pan. Add cooked pasta and toss until coated.
3. Plate and top with spoonfuls of stracciatella.
4. Finish with fresh basil leaves.
IN CONVERSATION WITH
HOTHAUS
by Kerrie Allen
In this conversation with the founders of HotHaus, Amanda Dziedzic and Laurel Kohut, we dive into the origins, inspirations, and future aspirations of their glassblowing studio, capturing their journey in the world of glass art.
Photography CreditLillie Thompson and Jill Haapaniemi
How did your experiences at Monash University and the Jam Factory in Adelaide shape the foundation of HotHaus, and how do they continue to influence your work today?
Monash introduced us to glassblowing, but it was the Jam that taught us how to blow glass. It not only showed us the technique but also taught us how to work as a team, develop our own glass language, and exposed us to a plethora of different artists and makers. It opened our eyes to the importance of community and, most importantly, gave us a strong work ethic as practising artists. It is this work ethic that we now bring into our own studio, HotHaus.
Can you describe the creative synergy between the two of you, and how this drives your artistic process?
Laurel and I have worked together for over 10 years now and have developed a unique working relationship, benefiting from shared training and a production background. We complement each other, rounding out what the other lacks. After working together for so long, we know exactly what each other needs, making a challenging job easier with that familiarity to rely on.
Your studio motto is ‘good design, good glass, good times.’ How do these elements come together in your work and the atmosphere at HotHaus?
First and foremost, we honour good design. Without it, everything else is bound to fail. We pride ourselves on creating ‘good glass’, and at the end of the day, if you’re not enjoying yourself, you're doing it wrong! This is our life. We pour our whole selves into our work because we want it to succeed, but we also aim to enjoy the process. Life is too short not to.
Amanda, your work is heavily inspired by the natural world. Could you expand on how elements from nature inspire your glass designs?
I like looking to the natural world for inspiration and enjoy crafting it into glass. The natural world offers so much: color, texture, form, etc. There is so much beauty to be discovered and highlighted. I also appreciate its universal appeal. It can
delight both a small child and a grown adult simultaneously. Nature is joy in its purest form. It refreshes me and lifts me up when I need it the most; the natural world is my constant.
Laurel, your recent works have a Victorian gothic influence. How does this historical and emotional theme shape your glass art?
The Victorian Gothic influence is actually a misconception of my work. As an object maker, my fascination lies in the attachments people form with objects in their lives, particularly jewellery, due to its personal and sentimental value. I wanted to explore jewellery in a different way—scaling up the objects so that the viewer could at once recognise the form but also ponder the nature of preciousness and perhaps the meaning of their own keepsakes.
Teaching glassblowing is a significant aspect of HotHaus. What do you find most rewarding about introducing newcomers to this craft, and why is community so important in the world of glass art?
There is a lot of excitement around glassblowing, including students eager to fulfil their dream of shaping glass. Guiding them through this process is a privilege, as we witness their joy in crafting their first piece. Community support has been very important for us, especially during our initial fundraiser for our furnace, where donors received a handblown paperweight. This overwhelming support helped us to succeed. Now, with our studio and classes, we can return the favour and help our creative community flourish.
With both of you having over 20 years of experience in glassblowing, what continues to excite and challenge you in this art form?
The material of glass itself remains a source of endless fascination for us artists. The thrill of achieving the perfect starter bubble never fades; little things matter in glassblowing Continuous learning is vital, allowing us to refine our craft and develop our unique glass language.
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MAKING GOOD AT THE NGV
What if everyday objects could help us breathe cleaner air, reduce waste, or improve access to healthcare? That’s the question at the heart of Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday, the National Gallery of Victoria’s latest design exhibition at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
Bringing together the work of over 50 Australian and international designers, Making Good celebrates a new era in design — one where functionality meets social and environmental purpose. From fashion to food packaging, building materials to personal care, each object on display reimagines how design can support human wellbeing and a healthier planet.
Highlights include the work of glass artist Matthew Curtis, who has created architectural glass blocks using recycled television screens and float-glass waste. Similarly, Sydney-based studio Besley & Spresser presents Oyster Terrazzo, a striking new material crafted from Sydney Rock Oyster shells, white cement, ochres, and recycled marble, transforming restaurant waste into beautiful building surfaces.
In the same spirit of functional transformation, Singaporean paint brand Gush showcases its science-backed air-purifying paint, which removes pollutants from indoor environments. Visitors can see this innovation in action on a painted accent wall within the exhibition. Meanwhile, Other Matter offers a smart solution to the wasteful signage industry, debuting a reusable, recyclable, plastic-free film designed to replace conventional vinyl decals.
The exhibition also explores how design is improving personal health and wellbeing. Hoopsy’s 99% plastic-free pregnancy test and ModiBodi’s First Period Kit are reshaping how young people experience menstruation and reproductive care. Melbourne brand Bed Intentions presents a certified microbiome-safe, prebiotic-infused water-based lubricant — a product that supports the female reproductive system while challenging taboos around sexual wellness.
Nullarbor™
Full metal jacket, silver edition by Vollebak.
SuperFlax
Design’s role in tackling fast fashion also takes centre stage. London-based Petit Pli has engineered expandable children’s clothing that grows with the child, reducing the need for constant wardrobe updates. From New York, TômTex introduces a leather alternative made from seafood waste and mushrooms, showcased through a sleek handbag and dress by Allina Liu. Kiki Grammatopoulos takes things a step further with her seed-sowing sneakers, designed to support rewilding with every step.
In the kitchen, innovation is served with a side of sustainability. Melbourne-based Good-Edi’s edible coffee cups and Great Wrap’s compostable cling wrap sit alongside seaweed-based straws by Loliware — all designed to reduce the environmental impact of everyday habits.
Beyond product innovation, Making Good also presents tools that change lives. The Vision Kit by OOXii Global provides affordable, on-the-spot eye testing and customisable glasses for communities without access to vision care. The minimalist Light Phone III also challenges today’s tech-saturated culture, offering a pared-back mobile with only essential features to reduce digital distraction.
“The innovations presented in Making Good reflect a pivotal moment in how designers are conceptualising their work,” says NGV Director Tony Ellwood AM. “They go beyond function to consider the social and environmental impact of products.”
Inspiring and hopeful, Making Good proves that design has the power to do more than solve problems — it can reshape the world for the better. ■
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Top Designed by Lee Mathews and Nanollose. Photo © Nanollose
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by Samuel Tomkins and Iain Maxwell. Photo © Nick Burrows
SLOMO by Special Projects. Photo © Colin Ross
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