Details.
When
Wednesday 24 June 2026
6.00pm – 8.00pm (AEST)
Where
King Living Fortitude Valley Showroom
1024 Ann Street
Fortitude Valley Brisbane Qld 4006
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Tickets
Single: $45
Group (4+): $35 per person
Includes light refreshments. Secure your spot early as tickets are limited.
Program Info
First and Last is a speaker series that invites notable designers and architects to reflect on one of the earliest projects in their career and contrast it with a most recent work.
Through candid presentations and conversations, the session explores how creative practices evolve over time, what remains constant, and how the design landscape has shifted. It’s a chance to share personal insights, career longevity, and the stories behind the work – from humble beginnings to current-day milestones.
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Contacts
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La Grotta by Vokes and Peters. Photography by Christopher Frederick Jones.
Talks.
Lee Mathews • Melbourne Penthouse
Presented by
Fiona Lynch, Founder and Creative Director, Fiona Lynch Office
Fiona Lynch, founder of Fiona Lynch Office, will speak about Lee Mathews retail store on James Street, Fortitude Valley, one of her first projects after establishing her own studio. In contrast, she will also present Melbourne Penthouse, an art-filled residence characterised by a sensory, multi-layered materiality.
Balmoral House • La Grotta
Presented by
Stuart Vokes, Co-founder, Vokes and Peters
Stuart Vokes is co-founder of Vokes and Peters and will present Balmoral House (2007), a case study in sustainable design through the provision of adaptable space. He will also discuss La Grotta, a home in Brisbane’s Holland Park that he designed for his own family over ten years.