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The Weekend is Coming

The 11th annual Open House Melbourne Weekend will be the largest program ever presented. A total of 224 buildings will open their doors to the public this year on Saturday 28 + Sunday 29 July.

Coming Soon: Open House Memberships

Since its inception over ten years ago, Open House Melbourne has gone from strength to strength. This is thanks – in no small part – to our amazing community. As we grow into a fully fledged architecture organisation, with year-round programming and wider footprint, we’re looking for our biggest fans (you know who you are!).

WATCH NOW: The Naked Architect Season 1

Are you looking to renovate or build a new home and have considered using an architect but don’t know where to start? The best way to truly appreciate the benefits of engaging an architect is to hear straight from the architects and clients themselves, and in the homes they’ve created together. This is the premise of The Naked Architect.

The Naked Architect

As part of Open State 2018, Open House, the Architects Registration Board of Victoria, and ArchiTeam are excited to kick off Season 2 of The Naked Architect: A guide to commissioning and working with a residential architect.

Melbourne Design Week 2018 Top Picks

Melbourne Design Week will run from 15–25 March 2018. Open House will again be presenting its Open State program, but we thought we would highlight some other great events that are well worth attending.

Apple @ Fed. Square Debate Wrap

On 13th February, in partnership with the Property Institute of Australia, Australian Institute of Architects, and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Open House Melbourne held a public debate exploring the decision to demolish the Yarra Building at Federation Square to make way for an Apple ‘Flagship’ Store, the first in Australia.

Bent Lines Wrap | Midsumma x Open House

On Wednesday 17 January, in partnership with Midsumma Festival, Open House hosted a walking tour of the city to explore how the built environment supports or isolates LGBTQIA+ communities.

Open House Worldwide Conference | Melbourne Delegation

Open House Melbourne will be sending a delegation to the Open House Worldwide Conference in London next month.

The Battle for Our Buildings

Open House Executive Director Emma Telfer spoke earlier this year at The Wheeler Centre panel discussion 'The Battle for Our Buildings.

2017 by the Numbers

We've had a fantastic 10th year in 2017, so we thought we'd share some of our numbers to show 'the year that was'...

Management Committee Update

At the November Annual General Meeting, Open House Melbourne welcomed new Management Committee Members, and farewelled others...

Thank You!

As we close out our 10th Anniversary Year, the Open House Melbourne team wishes to thank you, our amazing community, for your support throughout the year and the past decade of Open House.