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24.01.2022 The Story Of A Building: State Archives of Queensland. A custodian of heritage, a container of the minute details of past lives, a concealer of secrets waiting to be discovered. A cool clinical facility of a building hidden away in the burbs and bush of Brisbane that contains the gritty details of so many human lives; some heroic, some deadly, many mundane. ... Join us from wherever you are to see inside this hidden building, and connect to our City's past. On our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/-lFVyFU-LdY Saturday 14th November. https://www.openhouseworldwide.org/festival

23.01.2022 In response to your desire for a year-round program, and to provide more relaxed interactions and opportunities, we have launched Brisbane Open Cultural Tours today. The tours allow you to take a longer walk and have a longer conversation; to share experiences with us that will be repeated again across the year as we grow the program. You can visit the tours website, and sign up for a tour. https://brisbaneopen.com.au/ ... Image of QPAC by Robert Ormsby See more

23.01.2022 Brisbane Open House participants and fans have requested a year-round program and we listened. To provide a range of exciting limited edition tours, we have enlisted experienced experts and requested special access to some amazing buildings. The program of cultural tours is called Brisbane Open and it has its own website ... https://brisbaneopen.com.au/ Take a look!

23.01.2022 Where will Brisbane Open take you this weekend? Explore Brisbane and find out more about the city's rich history and culture with walking tours and guided visits to some of Brisbane's most iconic areas and buildings. To discover Ann Street, explore St Helena or delve into Burnett Lane, head to the link in our bio to secure your tickets today.

21.01.2022 Paddington tour 13 August 2020 photo by Paddington Then And Now - Kerry and Cailey Explore Paddingtons houses, history, and culture through the eyes of senior architect Malcolm Middleton. Discuss building styles and hear stories of the changes in this influential inner-city community as it has evolved. Brisbane Open's second round of Paddington Walking Tours kicks off Sunday at 9.30am (sold out). ... Paddington Walking Tours take place on Sundays. 27 September is almost sold out. 11 October has a few more places. Tickets are available for $18/$25 + booking fees - limited capacity. Image: Paddington walkers, 13 August 2020. Photo by Kerry and Cailey of the Facebook group: @PaddingtonThenAndNow. https://brisbaneopen.com.au/whats-on/forgotten-type/

19.01.2022 What is the story behind that old sign on the wall? Explore Burnett Lane's Forgotten Type ghost signs with expert guide Elliott Bledsoe. Elliott takes the walk through the lane and helps you research the signs left behind. Some of these businesses are still around, some long forgotten. Spring Saturday afternoon - two tours only: ... 19 September 12:30pm & 2;30pm Booking fees + $40 conc / $50 full. Limited capacity. Tours continue in Fortitude Valley, Woolloongabba and from the top of the Regent, Brisbane City. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/brisbane-open-house-6923534 See more

19.01.2022 Minjerribah adventure 12 September 2020 Super excited to be revisiting #Quandamookacountry and share some special experiences. Visit a series of houses including the award winning Corymbia house by Paul Butterworh Architect.... Tour begins with Welcome to Country at Point Lookout. https://brisbaneopen.com.au/whats-on/island-adventures/

18.01.2022 Amazing places presented by our global network Open House World Wide

18.01.2022 Shingle Inn was built in 1936 and today is still one of Brisbane's oldest and most loved cafes. Known for its incredible cupcakes and waffles, the cafe offers a unique style of inter-war revival of early English architecture, unlike any other cafe in the city. It is the perfect place to admire some of Brisbane's finest architecture and have a delicious bakes good!

18.01.2022 Explore Paddingtons houses, history, and culture through the eyes of senior architect Malcolm Middleton. Discuss building styles and hear stories of the changes in this influential inner-city community as it has evolved. The ubiquitous Queenslander, art deco theatre, a tramway long since gone, workers cottages and new buildings with small hilly back streets in between makes up the intriguing mix that contributes to the feeling of living history in Brisbanes Paddington and ...Red Hill. This is not your ordinary Paddington walk. Booking fee + $18/$25 Tours with places available: Sundays 13 & 27 September and 11 October 9.30am start 11am finish near Lang Park. Limited capacity. Special edition experiences. Travelling by bus Bus 61 or 385 services. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/114387132994

18.01.2022 Program is live now..

17.01.2022 We are cooking up some online experiences for October/November. Brisbane Open House 2020 Digital Program is coming. Wherever you are, you can participate in The Great Debate fundraiser.... Join us for 6 free online Design Talks including a book talk and discussions about our love of local heritage, landscaping trends and Indigenous design. The program will include three short films of some of our most sought after buildings. We can't wait to share them with you. More information coming soon. Photo of Cloudland by Jake Feeney. ------------

16.01.2022 Limited edition tours - Ann St including the Masonic Grand United Lodge Fri 28 August 2.30pm (selling fast) Tues 22 Sept 10.30am Sat 10 October 10.30am... Fri 16 October 2.30pm Explore Ann Street history, and culture through the eyes of senior historian Mary Howells. Discuss building styles and hear stories of the changes in this city community as it has evolved. Tour includes a 20 minute guided visit inside the Masonic United Grand Lodge and War Memorial. 90 Mins (wear walking shoes, bring a water bottle) Min 10 participants. Max 25 participants Meeting point outside St John's Cathedral. Become a tourist in your own backyard. https://brisbaneopen.com.au/whats-on/walking-tours/

15.01.2022 Christ Church Milton is a heritage listed precinct, with its current design built in 1891 by John H. The precinct offers visitors an oasis of calm in the delightful old church and its beautiful gardens. We can't wait to share more incredible building such as Christ Church Milton this year! Image credit: Egil Gausel

14.01.2022 Winter in Queensland, c 1940 visitors to Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) were well dressed. Don't forget your hat and water bottle. We will supply the hand sanitiser. Join the group (social distancing in place). Minjerribah Tour max 25 tickets. 12 September 2020... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/minjerribah-stradbroke-isla Photo from State Library of Queensland: Group of people departing for a tour of Stradbroke Island 1940 Photographer George Jackman for Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd

13.01.2022 Starting at a cathedral with its architectural roots in the 12th century, the Ann Street tour celebrates our rich social history. Join us for a walk along a route that travels from the boom of the late 1800s to the deco era, and takes in the community-driven projects that changed the face of our city. Hear from our guide Mary Howells about the changes over time, and the reuse of materials, even pipe organs for the benefit of the institutions along this remarkable stretch o...f Brisbane history. https://brisbaneopen.com.au/ Book your spot. Tours starting next week. Friday 28 August 2:30pm Tuesday 22 September 2020 10.30am Saturday 10 October 2020 10.30am Friday 16 October 2020 2.30pm United Grand Lodge, image provided by Rebecca McIntosh @becmactv

13.01.2022 2021 has us so excited for the tours offered on Brisbane Open! If you haven’t heard, Brisbane Open offers year round experiences and tours that are fun, expert -led and designed especially to be different from other tourist offerings. To find out more information and to see what is in store for 2021 click the link in our bio!

12.01.2022 From the top of The Capital (The Regent Theatre building) in Queens Street, enjoy a bird's-eye view of the city rooftops and check out the stories behind some our hidden treasures. Sessions runs Saturdays 12.30 and 2.30pm Limited capacity COVID safety plans in place for all tours. ... Burnett Lane Forgotten Type 19 September! City Rooftops (The Capital) 26 September Fortitude Valley (starting at the IMA) 10 October Wooloongabba (starting at the Gabba Substation) 17 October Image: Forgotten Type tour 2018, Brisbane Open House. Cultural tours year-round, by popular demand of Brisbane Open House audiences. Brisbane Open Tours are a sustainability initiative of Brisbane Open House, keeping the Open House weekend (10&11 July 2021) free. @forgottentype @brisbanecity https://brisbaneopen.com.au/whats-on/forgotten-type/

11.01.2022 Paddington walkers participating in Sunday 23 August tour, we have a COVID safe event plan in place and will go ahead. If you wish to, you can request a refund today via the Eventbrite ticketing system. You are also welcome to book a tour a later date.... Once again, if you or a member of your family is unwell, we ask that you please do not attend.

11.01.2022 Join our the Open House Worldwide broadcast of the Brisbane Open House Design Talk on Minjerribah architecture starting at 5pm today. Speakers: architects, Paul Butterworth, Justin O'Neill, Shaun Lockyer and Sarah Briant (chair). https://www.openhouseworldwide.org/festival

11.01.2022 Tuesday 22 September will be the last opportunity to participate in the Ann St tour this year. Due to planned building works inside the United Grand Lodge, we will be postponing future tours to 2021.

09.01.2022 Poetry and Contradiction is a series of three short films, produced by @becmactv. Films will be released at 4pm today. Tune in - no need to register - the whole 48 hour global festival is free to participate. ... https://www.openhouseworldwide.org/festival

08.01.2022 Brisbane Open brings to life design, art, architecture, the open spaces between buildings, social history, and local culture by offering walking tours and guided visits to iconic locations throughout the city. Brisbane Open is well underway, but we have several weeks of events left to go! Head to the link in our bio to discover our full program and book your next Brisbane experience.

08.01.2022 2021 is here! Looking back on 2020 and the great events, we are very excited to get into it all over again. To keep up to date with all the latest BOH news, subscribe to the emails via our website! Image credit: Wickham Terrace Carpark

08.01.2022 What is the story behind that old sign on the wall? Explore Woolloongabba Forgotten Type ghost signs with expert guide Elliott Bledsoe. Elliott takes the walk through the precinct and helps you research the signs left behind. Some of these businesses are still around, some long forgotten. Spring Saturday afternoon - two tours only: ... 17 October 12:30pm & 2;30pm Booking fees + $40 conc / $50 full. Limited capacity. Tours continue in Fortitude Valley, Burnett Lane and from the top of the Regent, Brisbane City. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/114384248366 See more

07.01.2022 Take a peek inside the heritage-listed Masonic Lodge with a tour by senior historian Mary Howells. As part of the Ann Street history and Masonic Grand Lodge tour, you can explore the Masonic Lodge, War Memorial, St John's Cathedral, St Andrew's Uniting Church and City Hall. Book your tour for 22 September ... Booking fees + $20 concession / $30 full See more

06.01.2022 An office space for architect studios is where creativity is stimulated. Ellivo Architects has created the space that does that, designing a space with an abundance of light to three sides, an inherent palette of finishes and a delicately perforated facade with ties to the adjoining heritage building. How does your office look? Let us know in the comments below! Image credit: Mindi Cooke

06.01.2022 Enjoy the tour of this remarkable stretch of Brisbane history. From a cathedral with its architectural roots in the 12th century, the Ann Street tour celebrates architecture and social history. Visit the United Grand Lodge for some special access to this institution that supported the making of many of our heritage buildings. Join us for a walk along a route that travels from the boom of the late 1800s to the deco era, and takes in the community-driven projects that changed ...he face of our city. https://brisbaneopen.com.au/whats-on/walking-tours/ Book your spot. Tuesday 22 September 2020 10.30am Image credit @becmac Thank you Bec.

06.01.2022 Ever wanted to visit inside the Masonic United Grand Lodge in Ann Street? Here is you chance to hear about it first hand from an expert. Limited edition tours: Fri 28 August 2.30pm Tues 22 Sept 10.30am... Sat 10 October 10.30am Fri 16 October 2.30pm Explore Ann Street history, and culture through the eyes of senior historian Mary Howells. Discuss building styles and hear stories of the changes in this city community as it has evolved. Tour includes a 20 minute guided visit inside the Masonic United Grand Lodge and War Memorial. 90 Mins (wear walking shoes, bring a water bottle) Min 10 participants. Max 25 participants Meeting point outside St John's Cathedral Finishing at City Hall. https://brisbaneopen.com.au/whats-on/walking-tours/

05.01.2022 Hi from Brisbane Open House! -Great photos. We are so happy to see the locals enjoying the tours. 27 September & 11 October tours still have a few places. We'd love to have the you onboard.

03.01.2022 Saturday 19 Sept Forgotten Type Burnett Lane tour Tickets still available for both 12.30 pm and 2.30pm sessions. All welcome. Find out how this advertisement for pianos is related to Brisbane's fledgling CBD. Meeting point at the George St end of the Lane. ... As part of the experience, after the discovery tour, we welcome our participants to join Elliott at Brew cafe for a chat about how to search Trove, and State Library One Search for social history information. Bring your tablet. Bookings: https://brisbaneopen.com.au//forgotten-type-tours-of-burn/ Brisbane Open tours are an initiative of Brisbane Open House, keeping the BOH Weekend (10 & 11 July) free. Image: Theatre advertising slide for Palings c. 1929. In the public domain. Advertisement for Player Pianos Available from Palings Music Store, Ca.1929. Negative number: 36878. John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. Available online at https://hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/87869. @forgottentype

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01.01.2022 Open House Worldwide Festival starts NOW. Head to https://www.openhouseworldwide.org/ to join the free 48-hour streamed festival of tours, discussions, and more. Join us at 4pm AEST to discover three of Brisbane's incredible buildings. ... St John's Cathedral State Archives of QLD United Grand Lodge of Queensland. Join us to hear A Story Of A Building. See you then. https://www.openhouseworldwide.org/festival