OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE 2014
Don't miss Open House Melbourne 26-27 July.
Open House Melbourne can be viewed as simply an opportunity for people to marvel at unique spaces. Whilst the event certainly provides intrigue and invites curiosity, it is actually remarkably sophisticated and layered with significant passive educational opportunities for people to learn about city-based industries, our history and future, and about the built environment. Open House Melbourne is a unique and free event that assists Melbourne in being positioned as a city of creativity and knowledge.
21 July 2014
Don't miss Open House Melbourne 26-27 July.
Open House Melbourne can be viewed as simply an opportunity for people to marvel at unique spaces. Whilst the event certainly provides intrigue and invites curiosity, it is actually remarkably sophisticated and layered with significant passive educational opportunities for people to learn about city-based industries, our history and future, and about the built environment. Open House Melbourne is a unique and free event that assists Melbourne in being positioned as a city of creativity and knowledge.
Open House Melbourne embraces the transfer of knowledge in multiple ways. Firstly our buildings reflect the culture of our time. During the gold rush, buildings manifested in an ornate fashion, whilst in the post war period our buildings utilised minimal materials – you can read in the buildings the desires of our city and its people.
From places of worship to Parliament House, the buildings we open often inform people about their values and principles through the built form.
Another remarkable layer to Open House Melbourne are the tours through the buildings by their users, whether it be the oncologist explaining cancer research at Peter MacCallum, BHP Billiton staff showcasing core commodities through their Melbourne workplace, or home owners promoting life in medium density housing. Through exposure to these spaces, people learn about their city and its culture, the work of others and crucially, the impact of good design.
Good design is a fundamental pillar to a vibrant, prosperous and sustainable city. Our event proudly showcases a range of sustainable buildings and provides the framework for visitors to meet experts who explain how and why sustainable design is integrated into our built environment. Our program provides a legend that allows you to take dedicated tours based on sustainability, and our speaker series provides a platform for key visionaries to communicate sustainable solutions, such as Ian Shear’s ‘Urban Forestation’ presentation in the 2014 event.
At the very heart of it, Open House is uniquely Melbourne. We are proud to draw our attractions from Melbourne and its built environment. We put a spotlight on the unique spaces and places that form the foundation of Melbourne, providing an opportunity for the public to consider what makes their city special.
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