The doors to a revived 1960s beach treasure, a family tree house inspired by a Californian dream and historic homestead will be open for public viewing at the 2023 Sunshine Coast Open House.
The 2023 edition of the free architecture and design festival will feature rare, behind-the-scenes tours, talks and interactive experiences such as a “paint and sip” class in a Queenslander and an opportunity for students to become an architect for a day.
The festival will also provide a rare opportunity for individuals to meet the people who have designed and constructed these properties.
Properties open for public inspection include Eumundi House by Peter Ireland, Banksia House by Dragi Majstorovic at Kings Beach, which showcases architecture in an award-winning garden by Kirsti Sheldon, Hodgson House in Currimundi by Laura Hodgson, revealing a recent renovation of an old beach shack transformed into a family home, and the Art Room in Tinbeerwah by Bark Architects, showing how a building can be repurposed and given new life.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the community event aims to celebrate the region’s historic, contemporary and sustainable buildings, as well as provide recognition to the design firms responsible for the innovative projects.
“Our region is well known for its design and architecture,” Jamieson said. “From the coast to the hinterland, we have a history of great design that is acknowledged nationally and internationally.
“Sunshine Coast design celebrates the region’s unique history and architecture with built form that considers the local climate, prioritises indoor-outdoor living and maximises living within the landscape. The Sunshine Coast Open House festival offers rare, behind-the-scenes access to the Sunshine Coast’s best buildings, including private homes, corporate buildings, heritage treasures and sustainable spaces.”
The program will be officially launched by Queensland governor, Jeannette Young, at Sunshine Coast City Hall.
Sunshine Coast Open House committee chair and Clare Design director Lindsay Clare urged everyone to attend.
“I invite everyone to visit this year’s range of well-designed homes and buildings that showcase the importance of responsive design for the future of the region. Good design can help decrease the cost of living as you don’t need to live with air conditioning all summer and heating all winter,” Clare said.
“Sunshine Coast Open House will allow people to tour a selection of historic and architecturally significant buildings as part of the 2023 program as well as attend walking tours, ‘paint and sip’ events focused on the Queenslander, a heritage conference and library talks featuring stories about stunning Sunshine Coast buildings.”
Sunshine Coast Open House is part of the Open House Worldwide network, founded by Open House London in 1992.
For bookings, volunteering or learn more about Sunshine Coast Open House can visit www.sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
