First and Last, Melbourne 2026

First and Last returns to Melbourne! Join Pascale Gomes-McNabb (Pascale Gomes-McNabb Design) and Hannah Tribe (Tribe Studio Architects) as they each reflect on one of the earliest projects in their career and contrast it with a recent work.

Through candid presentations and conversations, the session will explore how creative practices evolve over time, what remains constant, and how the design landscape has shifted. It’s a chance to hear personal insights into a career in practice, how to achieve longevity in the design industry, and what they have each learnt along the way. Hear stories from behind the work – from humble beginnings to current-day milestones.

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Cumulus Inc • Eleven Barrack

Melbourne designer Pascale Gomes-McNabb will speak about one of her first projects, Cumulus Inc, the understated and effortless iconic Melbourne restaurant. In contrast, she’ll also present Eleven Barrack, a new luxury grill restaurant in Sydney designed in collaboration with H and E Architects.

Rose Bay House • Coogee House III

Hannah Tribe, principal of Tribe Studio Architects, will reflect on her first project, Rose Bay House, a family home that drew on artistic references while balancing whimsy and rigour. She will also discuss Coogee House III, which received the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards’ Residential Design award.

Program updates here.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the land on which this event is taking place. We acknowledge their continued connection and contribution to land, water and community, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.


Notes
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