Open House Melbourne – held in July every year – is much more than the chance to stickybeak at some of Melbourne's most fascinating buildings (although that's a pretty huge drawcard, to be honest). It's also an opportunity to reflect on the role that design has played in the evolution of our city, to glimpse what Melbourne may become in the future, and to consider the significance of our heritage and what we can do to protect it.
Open House Melbourne is back and ready to get Melburnians reconnecting with the built environment. This year's program is themed 'Built/Unbuilt', with events, talks and building tours booked in for Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31.
In 2022 the event is shifting back to a "first in best dressed" model, where most venues will not be able to be pre-booked, but instead be available to participants on the day.
Highlights of the building tour program include Escala New Quay, Queen and Collins, Lyon Housemuseum, Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, and Victorian Pride Centre, as well as a bunch of super cool private residences.
But it's not all about nosing around people's houses this year. Open House comprises over 200 events, including exhibitions, film screenings, walking tours and talks. To see more from the program and to book, head to the Open House Melbourne website.