Open House Melbourne (OHM) is back, meaning it's that special time of year when we can have a peek inside some of Melbourne's most alluring buildings. But permissible prying aside, OHM serves as an important chance to reflect on the past, present and future of design and its role in binding the fabric of our dear city together.
Taking place on Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30, this year's OHM theme is Collective City, and it asks the question: how will we reinvent, repurpose and adapt our city to live better together? The program explores perspectives and projects that speak to the power of the collective, offering an eclectic range of experiences for families, students and architecture lovers to sink their teeth into.
Highlights of the program include Making Home, which will explore the best of Victoria's social and affordable housing; a first look and tour of the new Holocaust Museum; a film that will celebrate the career of celebrated Melbourne architect Kerstin Thompson; and a tour around 16 modern and historical Melbourne homes like Gantry House and Lippincott House.
But it's not all about nosing around people's houses this year. OHM is also offering activities for all ages, such as Footscray market food tours led by local foodie Joyce Watts. There will also be Plant Swap, an exhibition for gardening communities of all sizes and scales at the Emely Baker Centre.
More than 115 venues are also part of this year's program, such as Heavenly Queen Temple, Former Williamstown Morgue, CityLink, Control Room, Trades Hall and many more. For a full list and to book limited tours, events and experiences, visit the OHM website here.
