March: Miami, San Diego, Colombo

Brickell Avenue

OPEN HOUSE MIAMI
MIAMI, UNITED STATES
1-2 MARCH

The inaugural edition of Open House Miami includes workshops, behind-the-scenes building tours, lectures, performances, and curated experiences with some of Miami and Miami Beach's world-renowned architects. More than 50 experiences across 15 neighbourhoods will be offered as part of the festival. Highlights include a skateboarding tour of Art Deco highlights along South Beach’s Ocean Drive; a behind-the-scenes tour of Hard Rock Stadium, including an exclusive look at the F1 VIP Paddock Club; tours of Cadillac Hotel, Surf Club, and Caribbean Hotel with architect Kobi Karp; and much more.

Los Patios. Photo: Carlos Turrubiartes and Hector M Perez

OPEN HOUSE SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO, UNITED STATES
9-10 MARCH

Open House San Diego is an exciting opportunity to learn about the importance of thoughtful and innovative architecture, urban planning and design. Connect with architects, design enthusiasts and neighbours about the city's future and participate in building a more vibrant civic life. 

At Barrio Logan, one of California's 14 Cultural Districts and home to the world's largest collection of Chicano art murals, take a guided tour with the Chicano Park Federation, get a look behind the scenes at several of the area's gems with Tecture Design + Fabrication, and visit sites like Bread & Salt, Old Fashioned Lumber, Basile IE / CM Curatorial, Los Patios and more. 

Ishq Colombo

OPEN HOUSE COLOMBO
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
23-24 & 30-31 MARCH

The third edition of Open House Colombo explores gardens and green spaces at places of worship, government properties, family homes, and spaces that serve niche community needs. 

Hear insights from the leading permaculture expert who designed the community garden of Saara Nilla; tour Ishq Colombo with two of the interior designers who worked closely alongside architect Channa Daswatte on the project; learn about the history of the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour from the researcher and compiler of a special book recently published in celebration of its 50th anniversary; or explore the Kanatte General Cemetery or Gordon Gardens, the private garden on the grounds of the Presidential Palace with two prominent Sri Lankan academics. Family-owners and friends will be present at other sites, including Lakmahal Community Library and the Geoffrey Bawa-designed Chloe de Soysa House.

More information and schedules will be released soon.