Open House Latrobe

Save the date! Open House is heading to Latrobe (9–11 October) to showcase it’s unique architecture, industry and cultural identity.

Open House Latrobe is a design festival showcasing Latrobe’s unique architecture, industry and cultural identity, engaging locals and visitors alike.

Through walking/building tours, talks and a symposium, the festival program will open doors to significant buildings, infrastructure and landscapes across Traralgon, Morwell, Moe and beyond. From industrial heritage sites and energy transition projects to cultural institutions, civic spaces and natural environments, the festival will give the visitors from near and far an opportunity to experience first-hand, how design shapes the region’s past, present and future.

Program live Thursday 27 August

Open House Latrobe coming soon

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