“Working with Honouring as our Connecting with Country design consultant for our Riverwood SSDA significantly elevated the project. Their rigorous research and culturally informed approach brought a depth of understanding that directly strengthened our design thinking and outcomes. What distinguished Honouring was their ability to translate Country, culture and knowledge into clear, meaningful design principles and spatial responses. The process was both rigorous and transformative, resulting in a more grounded, considered and culturally responsive design.”

—Sandra, Director Furtado Sullivan Architects

"Our indigenous tour guide Nik was exceptional. Welcoming, with a wealth of knowledge and background in all aspects of the region including rock art, cultural history and heritage, flora, and fauna. It was such a privilege to be welcomed into the land of the oldest living culture on earth."

—James, Cultural Immersion Participant

"Cristina facilitated a thorough consultation with the indigenous community and artists to co-create a shared vision for the future of the Arts Centre. She conducted extensive research on Country and Aboriginal Arts Centres across Australia, which helped inform early-stage design decisions alongside the community. Her professionalism, combined with her ability to listen deeply and manage the processes with respect, contributed to the Arts Centre securing two successful cultural tourism funding applications."

—Former CEO,
Injalak Arts Aboriginal Centre

“I love how Cristina creates such a welcoming space for everyone. It’s a place to share, to listen, and to connect more deeply with ourselves and each other. These sessions offer so much more than just movement. They're about connecting to the land, grounding ourselves, and finding moments of stillness and care in the middle of our busy lives.”

—Isin, Deep Listening Program Participant

“Collaborating with Honouring for Chullora’s SSDA brought an exceptional depth of Indigenous ecological knowledge to our landscape design. Their horticultural expertise and intimate understanding of local native flora, fauna and Country profoundly informed our approach to planting, habitat and landscape systems. We were particularly impressed by how this knowledge translated into practical and meaningful design decisions, strengthening both the ecological integrity and cultural resonance of the project. Honouring brought a depth of insight that genuinely elevated the landscape outcome.”

Paul Scrivener Landscape Design, Director

“Nik was absolutely incredible. His wealth of knowledge and passion were fantastic. He never lectured us but rather spoke to us in conversation. Nick did not shy away from exposing the recent (past 250 years) history of his people too, sharing some important insights that made us all think. Exposing what has been happening at Kakadu in the past 80 years, and why it’s so important to save. The sights he took us too were absolutely spectacular, and his knowledge about pretty much everything was great. He loved questions and always gave terrific answers.”

—Harley, Cultural Immersion Participant

“It was such an amazing talk, we were really lucky. — Cristina Aranzubía spoke to our 5th year architecture students about her impressive and unusual career in Australia. (…). Her practice centres on listening deeply to Country and the responsibilities of design. After a decade in Sydney, her work has expanded through research and relationships across remote Aboriginal communities in the NT and WA, contributing to major projects, design reviews, and reconciliation initiatives.”

— Western Sydney University, Architecture Faculty

“I really enjoy the yoga sessions with Cristina. They open a peaceful space to slow down, connect with myself and connect to Country. I always leave the practice feeling more grounded and clear-minded.”

— Sian, Deep Listening Program Participant

“The way he structured the tour was excellent. Nik was able to give us a clear perspective of what he was or couldn’t show us and why. He is clearly passionate about what he does and that showed all day. The areas he took us in West Arnhem Land were incredible. The rock art we saw was fantastic.”

— Gerard, Cultural Immersion Participant

“What stood out most for me in the project process was Cristina’s ability to truly understand how I live and what I value, and translate that into spaces that feel both deeply personal and beautifully resolved. There is a seamless balance between functionality and aesthetics, with a meaningful connection to the surrounding environment. Throughout the process, I felt well guided and supported. Cristina worked effortlessly across all levels—from builders to approvals—making the experience feel smooth, grounded, and something I continue to value every day.”

— Maria Jones,
Residential Project Client

“Cristina's yoga classes have helped me to be build greater self-awareness and strength in my body, to tune into my intuition, to honour the cycles of life, and to remember to connect with the sacred land which lovingly supports us. Thank you.”

— Angie, Deep Listening Program Participant