Have you ever wanted to take a peek into some of the most interesting, historic and contemporary buildings in our region?
Now’s your chance to immerse yourself in the world of architecture and design with a range of free and low-cost events as part of Sunshine Coast Open House.
The Sunshine Coast’s largest public architecture and design festival is now underway, and our community is invited to come behind-the-scenes and view houses and buildings stretching from Caloundra to Noosa and into the hinterland.
Sunshine Coast Open House offers a program packed with behind-the-scenes tours, a photo competition, panel discussions, industry and student events plus more. It provides people with the rare opportunity to tour architecturally diverse, contemporary, sustainable and historic buildings.
Sunshine Coast Open House is part of Open House Worldwide – a program that takes place in more than 55 cities globally.
People wishing to visit well-designed private homes and public buildings or book one of the special events can visit www.sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au.
Top things to do at Sunshine Coast Open House:
What is home? Sunshine Coast Open House Forum – Stories and reflections on where and how we live. Come along to this thought-provoking and heart-felt event to hear a selection of speakers from different backgrounds and perspectives talk about ‘What is Home?’ The forum is on Friday 18 October, 6pm at Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum Beach
Bookings required, $25 per person.
Heritage Pub Tour – Embark on a country drive to discover the heritage pubs of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa. Pick up your map of the 16 Heritage Pubs of Sunshine Coast and Noosa. Once the lifeblood of every country town, these grand old watering holes still stand as proud reminders of history. Answer the pub quiz to win a $100 meal voucher to one of 16 heritage pubs. Tours run until 20 October. Download the map. Free event, no bookings required.
What and where is the Maroochydore City Centre? – This is a unique opportunity to gain a bird’s eye view of the new Maroochydore City Centre on this exclusive tour. Hear about the history of the development of this site, what you will find here, what is to come, and why it is important to the future of the region on Wednesday 16 October at Market Lane, Maroochydore. Free event, bookings required.
Urban sketching with Peter Richards – Peter has more than 40 years of architecture experience and is hosting a group sketching session for lovers of urban design and architecture on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October at various locations. Free event, no bookings required.
Landsborough Cribb Street Walk – Take a stroll through time on Saturday 19 October and be refreshed by the newly upgraded Cribb Street Streetscape. Explore the heart of Landsborough, where you will experience the recently completed streetscape works, and hear about the town’s rich history that has informed the design today. Free event, no booking required.
2024 Sunshine Coast Open House Building List:
Hinterland – Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct, Landsborough Museum, Fairview (Pattemore House), Mapleton House
Caloundra – Caloundra Regional Gallery, Caloundra Lighthouses, Wilson Beach House
Palmwoods/Nambour/Yandina – Koongalba, Kulangoor Cemetery
Maroochydore/Buderim – The Wheel House Boatshed, Pioneer Cottage Buderim, Studio – Aspect Architecture, City Hall, ABC Studios, Unitywater Control Centre, Russell Hall House
Eumundi – Moon Mountain Sanctuary, Matsos Pub, The Barn
Noosa Heads and Noosa Hinterland – Kijiji, Cooroy House, Wallumburn House and Garden, Pan Pottery Studio, Noosa Blue Apartment, The Majestic Theatre, Alfredson’s Joinery, Bark Art Room
Coolum – Saltair Modular Homes, Pandanus House renovation, Tristania House
Visit the Sunshine Coast Design website for more resources to help with your home design or renovation www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoastdesign
