Contents SPRING 2021 VOLUME 17 | ISSUE 1 10 Location, Location For three boutique and lifestyle brand leaders, growth is all about seizing the right opportunities 18 Shifting Focus Three growing industry segments to watch out for in a post-pandemic world 26 Talking Shop Industry experts share how they navigate bumpy roads and the lessons they're taking forward 3 6 Palace Intrigue A centuries-old Italian structure stands out thanks to a thoughtful, thorough restoration 18 | THE GFELL HOTEL 40 City Harvest A newcomer on Melbourne's restaurant scene is a tribute to the local Gippsland region 4 4 Feast for the Eyes A maximalist paradise ref lects its creative and lively neighborhood D E PAR TM E NT S 0 4 From the Editor 4 8 Products: Ideas Across Spaces 5 4 Ad Index 5 6 Checking In 10 | THE CLIFFSIDE INN ON THE COVER A Z A D E H H AW K I N S , M O N TAG E I N T E R N AT I O N A L P H OTO : C O U R T E S Y M O N TAG E I N T E R N AT I O N A L 2 SPRING 2021 ALEX FIL Z AND READ MCKENDREE 0 6 Front of House