At NUMI, design is a quiet act of care. In partnership with Mill’s Kitchen, we’ve reimagined the ICU Staff Room at Royal Melbourne Hospital—not simply as a breakroom, but as a restorative sanctuary for over 500 frontline workers.

This initiative is woven into a legacy of purpose, where more than $500,000 has been raised since 2012 in support of healthcare heroes. Thoughtfully curated materials, comforting textures, and serene design interventions offer space to exhale—proving that when care informs every detail, design becomes a powerful act of healing.

More than just aesthetics, this space fosters resilience, promotes wellbeing, and acknowledges the emotional toll carried by those who care for others. It’s a reminder that empathy can be built into the very architecture of recovery.