2013 EVENT REPORT CITY UNLOCK YOUR brisbaneopenhouse.com.au

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MESSAGE FROM OPEN HOUSE’S FOUNDING PARTNERS 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 1. INTRODUCTION 5 2. OBJECTIVES 5 3. HIGHLIGHTS 6 4. MARKETING COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES 10 5. MEDIA 12 6. BUILDINGS 14 7. VOLUNTEERS 19 8. VISITORS 20 9. SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS 22 10.  MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 23 11. OPEN HOUSE WORLDWIDE 24 12. CONCLUSION 25 APPENDIX 1 – MEDIA CLIPPINGS 26 APPENDIX 2 – MEDIA COVERAGE 47 APPENDIX 3 – COLLATERAL 55 CONTACT US 64

1 MESSAGE FROM BRISBANE OPEN EXECUTIVE HOUSE’S FOUNDING PARTNERS SUMMARY

The fourth annual Brisbane Open House was a contemporary design now on offer in Brisbane as Over the weekend of Saturday 12 and Sunday 2013 saw the evolution of the Brisbane Open FROM BESPOKE resounding success – achieving many significant a new world city. The event has also succeeded 13 October, the fourth annual Brisbane Open House brand. The brand and all associated A RECORD NUMBER OF 1950’S POST WAR milestones and clearly demonstrating the value in encouraging two regional centres to stage House invited residents and visitors to ‘unlock materials including the guide book and website PEOPLE VOLUNTEERED HOUSES TO THE and values it represents to our emerging city their own events with Maryborough successfully their city’ by attending the free-of-charge event. were re-designed to enhance the user experience. AT BRISBANE OPEN SEVEN HIGH PROFILE benchmarked against an international setting. delivering its second event and Toowoomba its HOUSE THIS YEAR. RESEARCH AND Open House is now actively promoted in more than first. There is clearly room for further growth The event continued to gain momentum The Brisbane Open House online experience HIGH TECHNOLOGY 20 cities around the world with the aim of focusing throughout the state with many regional centres and grow in popularity, welcoming 52,414 continued to develop. visits to 71 buildings and key Brisbane Open BUILDINGS, THIS attention on and celebrating the unique attributes offering high quality built environments. > The database grew by 60 per cent, jumping to YEAR BRISBANE OPEN of a place – its buildings, places and treasures. House initiatives. HOUSE CONTINUED TO It is a challenging task to deliver a free event with 6,229 subscribers. Visitors enjoyed exploring a record number of EVOLVE AND REALISE Brisbane Open House 2013 expanded to take so many participants to coordinate. We are very > Facebook likes increased by more than 100 per sites that showcase the city’s heritage, public ITS POTENTIAL. place over a full weekend with resounding grateful for the generosity of our sponsors ranging cent. support as demonstrated by the 52,500 visits, from our public and private sector founding spaces, new green star projects, and places > An Instagram profile was established and 500+ volunteers and 71 buildings that comprised partners to committed individuals, professional seldom seen within the rich city tapestry. There attracted 430 followers. the diverse range of participants this year. From offices and commercial suppliers. Without this was the chance to see backstage and behind bespoke 1950s post war houses, loved and support the event would simply not occur. the scenes of familiar places, the opportunity to > Brisbane Open House trended on Twitter on lived in, to the seven high profile research and see grand and small, views and basements, and Saturday 12 October and followers jumped We also extend our sincere appreciation and high technology buildings that formed a unique many beautiful spaces not often shared with the to 435. science cluster, this year Brisbane Open House heartfelt gratitude to Ann Rainbow, the Event wider populace. > In one month (from 29 September to 29 continued to evolve and realise its potential. Manager. The outstanding achievements and outcomes of this year’s event can in large part The event grew geographically to include October 2013), the revamped website attracted We are sincerely grateful to our building be put down to Ann’s professionalism, buildings in the CBD, Fortitude Valley, Bowen 35,258 visits and 309,012 page visits. New visits owners and managers who grow in number and dedication and enthusiasm. Hills, Spring Hill, South Bank and several suburbs jumped by 63 per cent. On Friday 11, Saturday enthusiasm each year. The camaraderie between further afield including St Lucia, Indooroopilly, 12 and Sunday 13 October alone, the website owners and their staff and our generous group Thank you for supporting Brisbane Open House Carina, New Farm, Dutton Park, attracted 17,470 unique visits. of sponsors have combined to deliver an event and for helping to make it such a success! We and Kangaroo Point. look forward to working with you again in 2014 as A record number of people volunteered at of substance. Thank you also to the hundreds of Other Brisbane Open House event highlights Brisbane Open House this year. 500 volunteers people who volunteered at the 71 buildings – you we seek to share the things that make Brisbane a great place with as many people as possible. included the Speaker Series, children’s program from the community assisted more than 500 staff have helped to create a truly friendly, inclusive and activities, the Focus on Architecture and volunteers from the buildings to welcome and and welcoming event. Malcolm Middleton OAM LFRAIA Photography Competition and Instagram guide visitors. Media coverage via traditional and social media Government Architect Competition, the launch of the inaugural Art in Design Exhibition, and several balloted buildings. Online research demonstrates the continuing platforms expanded significantly with the result growth potential of the event. that almost half the participants this year were Michelle Lee The comprehensive marketing communications first time attendees. President, Brisbane Development Association strategy successfully improved brand awareness > 50 per cent of respondents attended Brisbane and increased visitation. An ongoing media Open House for the first time in 2013. The event reinforces and unlocks a growing Stephen Sheaffe pride in the rich diversity, heritage and partnership with Architecture Media and new > 32.5 per cent attended both days. President, National Trust of Queensland partnerships with ABC Brisbane Television and Radio 4BC broadened the event’s reach and > 96 per cent said they would recommend the attracted significant interest. event to family and friends. The Brisbane Open House team grew the event > 96 per cent said they were likely to attend the budget by almost 80 per cent, securing and event again (in the future). growing partnerships with a diverse cross- section of sponsors including the Queensland Government, the Brisbane City Council and national Open House sponsor Dulux. More than $150,000 in cash and $130,000 in-kind was raised to help execute the event and grow brand presence. Guide book sales raised $10,000.

The official party celebrating Brisbane Open House's 2013 Launch at QUT's Science and Engineering Centre.

2 3 Brisbane Open House is the result of a unique > Linda Martin, Manager, Business partnership between government, the corporate Communication, Department of Housing and 1. INTRODUCTION 2. OBJECTIVES and community sectors. It was founded by the Public Works Office of the Queensland Government Architect > Kim Mayberry, Urban Planner, Brisbane City in the Department of Housing and Public Works, Council (Urban Renewal Brisbane) the Brisbane Development Association and the Brisbane Open House aims to foster an National Trust of Queensland. > Malcolm Middleton OAM LFRAIA, Event objective for 2013 Outcome Queensland Government Architect appreciation for the built environment and an BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE Brisbane Open House was organised by a understanding of architecture and design and Increase engagement between the AIMS TO FOSTER volunteer Management Committee including: > Susan Playford, Managing Director, their role in both protecting our heritage and and its residents AN APPRECIATION pdt architects creating new places, which are vibrant and and visitors through promoting FOR THE BUILT > Robert Allan, Director, Three Plus The committee contracted Ann Rainbow to sustainable. It is the team’s view that a well- both the contemporary and ENVIRONMENT AND > Stewart Armstrong, Executive Officer, manage the event. Ann Rainbow was assisted informed and engaged public will better guide historical architectural and design AN UNDERSTANDING National Trust of Queensland and protect the city’s future. attractions of the city. OF ARCHITECTURE by Belinda Gregory (part-time event assistant AND DESIGN and volunteer). > Mary Burns, Manager Research and Strategic To achieve this end, Brisbane Open House Promote public awareness of good Projects, Department of Environment and In 2013, Brisbane Open House continued to provided a free-of-charge event, which was and environmentally sustainable Heritage Protection engage and connect the public with their city, its accessible to all. The event enriched Brisbane design in our subtropical city. architecture and the people and organisations residents and visitors’ affinity with the city by > Cathryn Chatburn, Practice Director, AECOM Promote public awareness of the whose passions and work the city supports. The encouraging them to explore and examine urban spaces that occur between > Mark Doonar, Executive Director, Brisbane event provided the public with the opportunity Brisbane’s buildings and public spaces and our buildings and the role played Development Association to discover the workings behind a diverse range engage with the diversity of organisations and by design in their creation. > Fiona Gardiner, Director, Heritage, of places within the city through free access functions which they support. Department of Environment and Heritage and guided tours. By doing so it fostered an Brisbane Open House is inspired by the growing Promote public awareness of the Protection appreciation of good design and its contribution success of similar international events, which diverse range of professions which to the cultural and economic future of Brisbane. contribute and collaborate in > Ben Lyons, Principal, Cardno HRP form Open House Worldwide. Open House creating and protecting Brisbane’s The committee has commenced planning for Worldwide includes cities such as London, > Stuart Macnaughton, Partner, architectural and design attractions. Brisbane Open House 2014 and is working on a New York, Dublin and . The cultural McCullough Robertson strategy to further grow and diversify the event. importance of these events continues to grow Provide free access to a range of with an increasing amount of buildings and significant public and privately visitors coming on board each year thanks to owned buildings in Brisbane. strong business, government and community support. In its sixth year of operation, Open Provide a range of guided and House Melbourne attracted more than 126,000 self-guided tours explaining key visits across 109 sites. Open House London this elements of architecture, design year celebrated its 21st anniversary and featured and environmental sustainability, over 700 participating buildings and sites. as well as the stories behind the buildings. The Brisbane Open House event is run by a committee of professionals who have come Expand upon the 2012 event and together through the Brisbane Development achieve a participation target of Association, the Office of the Queensland over 50,000 visits. Government Architect and the National Trust Expand upon the 2012 event of Queensland. by including new buildings and Following the runaway success of this year’s widening the geographical area event, planning is underway for Brisbane Open of the event. House 2014, including an assessment of the Expand the event program to event’s organisational and committee structures. appeal to wide-ranging audiences. Continue to refine and develop Brisbane Open House as a sustainable annual event similar to that of London, New York and Melbourne Open Houses. Encourage the public to consider the built environment and explore its character through a photography competition. Meet Queensland Government priorities.

4 5 3. HIGHLIGHTS

BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE 2013 LAUNCH at digging for artefacts from the past. The dig IN ADDITION TO THE was open from 9am to 2pm. 71 BUILDINGS OPEN Brisbane Open House was officially launched at OVER THE WEEKEND, QUT’s spectacular new Science and Engineering > Yelp Lounge – The local Yelp Team were on BRISBANE OPEN Centre on Thursday 5 September. hand to offer light relief and a place to sit, information and give-aways. HOUSE COORDINATED Almost 300 media and special guests were invited THE INFORMATION to attend and enjoy a guided tour of the QUT > Dulux Dog Visit – The ever-popular Dulux Dog HUB AT KING GEORGE Science and Engineering Centre, a new addition returned to meet and greet visitors. SQUARE. to the program, immediately following the launch. > Brisbane City Council City Centre Spaces explored included the cube, one of the Master Plan Display world’s largest digital interactive learning and display spaces soaring across two storeys of the > Speaker Series (more below) Science and Engineering Centre. SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER Queensland Governor Ms Penelope Wensley AC > Radio 4BC Live Outside Broadcast – officially launched the event and the Honourable Presenter Chris Adams and the Big Backyard Tim Mander MP, Minister for Housing and Team enjoyed chatting with several people Public Works, the Honourable Andrew Powell during the morning and discussing Brisbane MP, Minister for Environment and Heritage Open House event/building highlights. Protection, Deputy Mayor, Cr Adrian Schrinner, and Brisbane Open House Ambassador Darren Lockyer also attended and participated in the official proceedings. SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTED BY THE BRISBANE DEVELOPMENT BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE VIP TOUR ASSOCIATION Residents and visitors enjoyed hearing from On Saturday 12 October, Brisbane’s oldest some of the city’s most passionate Brisbanites Catholic Church, the tiny St Stephen’s Chapel and design professionals at the free Brisbane in Brisbane’s CBD, hosted the Brisbane Open Open House Speaker Series presented by the House VIP Tour, officially kick-starting the Brisbane Development Association (BDA) at King fourth annual event. George Square, from 3.30pm on Saturday 12 The Dean of the Cathedral, The Very Reverend October 2013. Speakers included: David Pascoe, welcome Brisbane Open House VIPs 3.35pm C r Amanda Cooper, Councillor and ambassador Darren Lockyer to the chapel. for Bracken Ridge and Chair Guests enjoyed learning more about the Chapel’s Neighbourhood Planning and development. Design and history from Dr Barbara Development Assessment Reynolds-Hutchinson, the Guide Educator for the The City Centre Master Plan Cathedral of St Stephen Welcomers. 3.55pm BDA Young Patrons Three City Changing Initiatives: BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE Activate. Grow. Connect. 4.15pm Brooke Williams (President at INFORMATION HUB U.R{BNE} and urban designer) and In addition to the 71 buildings open over the Amy Grey (Communications Manager weekend, Brisbane Open House coordinated at U.R{BNE} and urban designer) the Information Hub at . U.R{BNE} Festival: You are your city, The Hub featured a range of special displays and create your city! activities including: 4.35pm Luke Pendergast, Architect at Conrad Gargett Riddel and Dulux Study Tour SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER Award Winner (Qld) > Department of Environment and Heritage A global perspective of trends and Protection Newstead House “Dig” challenges in creating Architecture Budding archaeologists were invited to visit in Brisbane the Newstead House display and try their luck

6 7 4.55pm Dr Ben Guy GRIFFITH FILM SCHOOL FOCUS ON ARCHITECTURE TOOWOOMBA OPEN HOUSE Seeing your city change before your Kids enjoyed participating in a workshop and The inaugural Toowoomba Open House was eyes – the new 3d urbanism PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND learning how to make their very own flip book. staged on Sunday 6 October (the weekend 5.15pm James Russell, James Russell Architect INSTAGRAM COMPETITION before Brisbane Open House). Coordinated by Architecture and the elements – earth, & SCIENCENTRE More than 350 people submitted 2,000+ images a local committee with support from Brisbane water, air and fire Families were encouraged to explore the whole across the four categories in the 2013 Focus Open House, the event achieved almost Queensland Museum & Sciencentre at South Bank. on Architecture Photography Competition. 3,000 visits across 17 buildings. Planning has 5.35pm Malcolm Middleton OAM, Queensland Supported by McCullough Robertson Lawyers, commenced for the 2014 event. Government Architect QUEENSLAND MARITIME MUSEUM the competition attracted a high calibre of work What makes your city great? Children were invited to check out amazing with many of the entries superbly showcasing spaces, vessels, and exhibitions at the Maritime Brisbane and capturing the essence of the event. Museum including the Royal Australian Navy ART IN DESIGN EXHIBITION frigate, the Diamantina, and the South Brisbane The inaugural Art in Design Exhibition provided Dry Dock. MARYBOROUGH OPEN HOUSE a rare insight into the personal observations The second Open house event in Maryborough and artistic skills behind the day-to-day HASSELL STUDIO took place on Saturday 26 October. Achieving practice of 11 leading local design professionals. At HASSELL studio young people participated more than 10,000 visits across 26 buildings, the All exhibiting artists were practitioners of in a giant game of 3D snakes and ladders in the event offered a range of additional activities architecture, landscape architecture or internal courtyard. They could plant a seedling including guided tours and an archaeological dig urban design. in the greenwall, play musical ‘designer’ chairs, at Old Maryborough Town. The exhibition showcased a variety of media to build a structure out of lego, and create a capture and interpret the urban settings and neighbourhood string art installation. meaning of the city through images that have significance for each artist. ROMA STREET FIRE STATION The exhibition was housed at the Australian Kids loved jumping onboard a fire truck and Institute of Architects Queensland Chapter meeting the crew at Queensland’s busiest station. office at South Brisbane over several days. SHINGLE INN CITY HALL RESTAURANT The first 250 children to visit Shingle Inn CHILDREN’S PROGRAM AND City Hall Restaurant on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October each received a special edition ACTIVITIES Brisbane Open House cupcake for free. Brisbane Open House 2013 featured the second annual free Children’s Program supported by STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND Shingle Inn. Families were encouraged to drop in and enjoy Full of fun and engaging activities for kids of all ‘The Corner’ — a special space for children 8 years ages, the program included a free activity book and under which features a range of activities and featuring contributions by some of Brisbane’s exhibitions. leading architects, landscape architects and urban designers. Contributors to the children’s booklet DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE included: AECOM Design & Planning, Arkhefield, PROTECTION Cox Rayner Architects, HASSELL, Landscapology, Budding archaeologists were invited to visit the Lat 27 and pdt architects. Newstead House display at the Brisbane Open House Information Hub at King George Square and A range of free activities were also offered at try their luck digging for artefacts from the past. various buildings over the weekend.

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS While mum and dad were busy chatting to an architect from Archicentre, kids were invited to build their own Lego architectural masterpiece.

8 9 WEBSITE > what’s on – including the Art in Design Exhibition, Photography Competitions, 4. MARKETING The website was re-designed by JSA Creative Children’s Program and Speaker series to be a highly engaging, visual and informative tool. It featured event news, building > sponsor messaging COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES details, ballot and booking details, volunteer > suggested itineraries. information, photographic competition details and sponsors’ details.

The 2013 Marketing Communication program Collateral images are included in the appendices New visits jumped by 63 per cent. In one month ADVERTISING 2013 SAW THE successfully grew brand awareness and ensured and include: (from 29 September to 29 October 2013), the Brisbane Open House received a small, yet EVOLUTION OF all event objectives were achieved and/or revamped website attracted 35,258 visits and significant number of advertising/promotional THE BRISBANE OPEN exceeded. Key objectives included: Collateral Distribution 309,012 page visits. On Friday 11, Saturday 12 and opportunities to raise awareness of the event/ HOUSE BRAND. Sunday 13 October alone, the website attracted weekend. Highlights included: > redeveloping the Brisbane Open House brand Billboard Three billboards at high traffic 17,470 unique visits. and all associated collateral locations in Brisbane > full-page advertisement in Australia’s premier On average, visitors spent almost 6 minutes architectural magazine, Architecture Australia > growing Brisbane Open House’s Large format Large freestanding signs on the site showing a strong interest in the presence online flag banners branded in BOH colours to information available. > leader-board banner advertisement on ArchitectureAU.com.au > encouraging all stakeholders, particularly clearly identify BOH events, building owners and managers, to buildings and hubs on the day > full-page advertisement in the Queensland communicate their involvement in the event to Poster / DL Poster 1-side and brochure E-NEWSLETTERS History Association’s magazine their existing target audiences/networks brochure other side. Folded to DL The Brisbane Open House database grew by > article and image featured in the > fostering partnerships with media. brochure. Distributed around 60 per cent, jumping to 6,229 subscribers. 10 Brisbane City Council resident newsletter – cafes, libraries and businesses e-newsletters were distributed. Topics included: Living in Brisbane. in the CBD, Fortitude Valley > website re-launch BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE BRAND and South Bank > buildings announced AND COLLATERAL Postcard x 2 BOH postcard distributed at > ballot Opens 2013 saw the evolution Queensland Day celebrations of the Brisbane at Government House in June Open House brand. 2013, participating buildings The brand and all and at high traffic locations associated materials Poster A2 poster distributed to including the guide participating buildings and at book and website were high traffic locations re-designed to enhance the user experience. The new, simplified brandmark retained a strong BOH Full-page advertisement visual presence, vivid orange colour and clean advertisement featured in Australia’s premier graphics to reflect Brisbane as a tropical city. architectural magazine, JSA Creative consistently applied the new Architecture Australia Brisbane Open House brand across all collateral BOH 2013 4,500 copies produced. For and documentation creating a strong presence book/ sale for $5 each in the month and identity. program with leading up to the event and on map the weekend. 2000+ sold and approximately 1500 given away to volunteers, buildings and sponsors and supporters. BOH 2013 2,000 copies produced. Free Children’s interactive, educational and Program fun activity book. Given away (book) and to children at each building stickers and the Information Hub and over the weekend Badges Worn to identify BOH volunteers Lanyards Worn to identify BOH volunteers BOH calico Worn to identify BOH volunteers bag BOH hat Worn to identify BOH volunteers

10 11 > The Courier-Mail featured Brisbane Open Saturday 12 October and followers jumped to 435. House stories across several editions including 5. MEDIA > A Brisbane Open House Pinterest profile was Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October. established this year. > Sunday-Mail U on Sunday feature on the Art in Design Exhibition WEBSITES / BLOGS Three Plus continued to support Brisbane MEDIA PARTNERS > QWeekend features on two modernist homes Open House through planning and delivering Following is a list of websites/blogs which also THE ONLINE POST Brisbane Open House continued its successful over two editions of the magazine EVENT SURVEY a media relations campaign to build community profiled BOH: partnership with Architecture Media. It also IDENTIFIED THAT awareness for the weekend and the many > Weekend Edition social coverage and image established media partnerships with ABC www.architectureau.com/articles/brisbane- ALMOST 30 PER CENT buildings and activities featured in the program. gallery for the Art in Design Exhibition Opening Brisbane Television and Radio 4BC. Both ABC open-house/ OF RESPONDENTS Brisbane’s major media outlets across all and 4BC provided live outside broadcasts and > Brisbane News magazine feature, editor’s HEARD ABOUT THE platforms were provided media releases www.conradgargett.com.au/brisbane-open-house/ community service announcements and/or letter and “House” profile EVENT THOUGH and interesting facts and stories behind the advertising. ABC also opened its South Bank- www.skyscrapercity.com TRADITIONAL OR showcased buildings. Specific stories were > Bmag Top 5 Buildings feature SOCIAL MEDIA based building on Saturday 12 October. pitched to media that related to their circulation > Quest Newspapers – stories across several www.visitsouthbank.com.au/events/brisbane- and demographic, which resulted in strong suburban newspapers open-house coverage reaching a broad audience. MEDIA RESULTS > Brisbanetimes.com.au Brisbane Open House my247.com.au/brisbane/...on/Brisbane-Open- House.247822 The following goals underpinned the In its fourth year, Brisbane Open House feature and image gallery implementation of the media relations strategy: britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=768619 continued to secure strong interest from > News.com.au national property feature mainstream, specialised and industry media. www.au.timeout.com/brisbane/aroundtown/ > Promote the ‘Open House’ concept and how it > MX feature and image focusing on the events/1875/brisbane-open-house relates to Brisbane. A total of 112 mentions were recorded in the lead Old Museum up to the event and over the weekend in print, brisbanecityrealestate.com.au/2012/09/ > Build on existing community awareness of the > Brisbane’s Child story event from previous three years. television, radio and online. (NOTE: BOH did not brisbane-open-house-saturday-6-october-2012/ engage a paid media monitoring service so some > Style magazine story > Promote an extensive program with diverse media coverage may have been missed). www.weekendnotes.com/brisbane-open- buildings and encourage participation/ > Map magazine “What’s On” house/32362/ Media highlights included: appreciation. Please see appendices for the detailed list of www.mmb.org.au/event/brisbane-open-house > Achieve significantly higher visitor numbers > ABC Outside Broadcast of full news program media coverage. www.mustdobrisbane.com/box_entry/open_ from previous years. on Friday 11 October from the Queensland house_day.asp Performing Arts Centre > Cement a place in Brisbane’s annual events www.wgarden.com.au/105/whats-on calendar and build anticipation for 2014. > ABC weather broadcast back-stage at the SOCIAL MEDIA Queensland Performing Arts Centre on Brisbane Open House’s online presence was www.flightcentre.com.au/world-travel/australia/ Brisbane Open House maximised the Friday 11 October expanded across several platforms including brisbane-region/brisbane-open-house-9167666 effectiveness of its media relations campaign by Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. A www.propertyoz.com.au/Article/NewsDetail. providing relevant spokespeople to the media > ABC news feature on Saturday 12 October small team of volunteers worked closely with aspx?p=16&id=6511 as required. The key spokespeople for the BOH > 7.30pm Stateline feature on the three the Brisbane Open House organiser to grow www.everysecondday.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/ program were: modernist homes on Friday 11 October awareness about the event online and actively brisbane-open-house-this-weekend.html#!/2012/10/ > Malcolm Middleton, Queensland engage and communicate with bloggers and > The Project State “Whip-around” live from target audiences. brisbane-open-house-this-weekend.html Government Architect Boggo Road Gaol Social media highlights included: www.queenslandfreemasons.com/brisbane- > Michelle Lee, President, Brisbane > Channel 9 news feature including interview open-house-positive-success/ Development Association and walk-around with the Honourable Tim > Facebook likes increased by more than www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/brisbane- Mander MP and featuring several buildings 100 per cent. Patron of the event, Her Excellency Ms Penelope open-house/ Wensley AC, Governor of Queensland provided > Channel 9 news feature on Saturday 12 October > A Facebook “referral” competition (via offerpop) www.qpac.com.au/event/Brisbane_Open_ an extraordinary and motivational keynote was created, with five lucky entrants receiving speech at the event’s launch. Ambassador, > Channel 7 Great South-East feature House_2013.aspxwww.abc.net.au/local/ a double VIP Pass and one lucky entrant also stories/2013/09/20/3853442.htm Darren Lockyer also continued to support the > Channel 7 news feature on Saturday 12 October receiving a Brisbane Open House supporter pack. event by attending key activities and providing www.uq.edu.au/news/?article=26772 interviews to media (as appropriate). > ABC 612AM Breakfast Interview with > An Instagram profile was established and Spencer Howson attracted 430 followers. www.walkamongthehomes.com.au/brisbane- Given the nature of the event, the media targets open-house-weekend > ABC 612AM Drive daily live interviews and stories were wide and varied. Choices were made > An Instagram competition was staged from different buildings (one each day in the www.archicentre.com.au based on the ability of the outlet, program or (#unlockbrisbane). This competition asked week before the Brisbane Open House weekend) medium to reach a wide audience and effectively entrants to upload a photo of a building they www.4bc.com.au/openhouse2013 would like to “unlock”. Many great images communicate key facts and information. > ABC 612AM Mornings interview www.hpw.qld.gov.au/construction/ were uploaded with the winning entrant ArchitecturalAdvice/Pages/BNEOpenHouse.aspx The online post event survey identified that > Radio 4BC interviews across several programs receiving a night for two at the Treasury Hotel almost 30 per cent of respondents heard about and days & Casino (including breakfast). www.yelp.com.au/events/brisbane-brisbane-open- the event though traditional or social media. house-saturday-12-and-sunday-13-october-2013 > 4KQ radio interview > Brisbane Open House trended on Twitter on

12 13 6. BUILDINGS BUILDING VISITS Building Visits CITY EAST ALMOST 1,500 CITY CENTRAL Commissariat Store Museum 940 VISITORS POURED The 2013 Brisbane Open House program Many buildings offered ongoing rolling tours THROUGH THE THE PARTICIPATING featured 71 buildings across six precincts. The throughout the day/s with informed volunteers/ Albert Street Uniting Church 825 Old Government House 947 OF ARCHITECTURE BUILDINGS WERE participating buildings were selected for their staff and/or architects acting as tour guides. AND DESIGN STUDIOS All Saints’ Church, Wickham Terrace 343 Parliament House 1368 SELECTED FOR THEIR capacity to engage the public and present AND WORKPLACES Popular buildings included , CAPACITY TO ENGAGE a story of responsive design, innovation and 415 QUT Science and Engineering Centre 910 HIGHLIGHTING THE THE PUBLIC AND ingenuity. Buildings were historically significant, ABC Brisbane Centre, St Stephen’s Cathedral STRONG INTEREST PRESENT A STORY OF describing the growth and , and Chapel, Queensland Performing Arts Brisbane City Hall 5049 & Hotel 548 BRISBANE RESIDENTS RESPONSIVE DESIGN, Centre, Roma Street Fire Station, Parliament AND VISITORS HAVE IN or contemporary, telling of the story of the city’s Brisbane Polo Club – Naldham House 620 CITY WEST INNOVATION AND current qualities and aspirations for the future. House and Old Government House. THE PROFESSION AND INGENUITY. 597 Conrad Gargett Riddel Architecture 200 PROCESS OF DESIGN. Several themes were identified to select It is noteworthy that many of the buildings are sites including: open to the public for other events or tours City Tabernacle Baptist Church 657 Kurilpa Bridge 42 throughout the year but significantly exceeded > award winning architecture or design their anticipated visitor numbers over the Customs House 928 m3architecture 134 Brisbane Open House weekend. In fact some > adaptive re-use (demonstrating the Craigston 72 Roma Street Fire Station 1285 exceeded the number of visitors that they would productive re-use of old sites of both listed receive in a year! One of the clear benefits of Lutheran Church of St Andrew and un-listed heritage value) 200 1285 BOH is therefore the attraction of the event to the Apostle > culture and music provide a significant choice and range of places Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law 642 on the day and entice visitors with a range of MacArthur Museum 862 > science and high technology SOUTH BANK attractions which one site alone cannot provide. Masonic Memorial Temple 1387 > places of worship and/or community celebration ABC Brisbane Centre 2,800 Almost 1,500 visitors poured through the Mercy Heritage Centre 623 > sustainable design doors of architecture and design studios and Australian Institute of Architects 203 workplaces highlighting the strong interest National Australia Bank 837 > creative workplaces (demonstrating Griffith Film School 155 innovative and creative ways or working and Brisbane residents and visitors have in the One One One Eagle Street 150 living in the city) profession and process of design. Queensland Maritime Museum 793 Riverside Centre 150 Queensland Museum and Sciencentre 60 Shingle Inn City Hall 665 Queensland Performing Arts Centre 2434 St Andrew’s Uniting Church 1334 St Andrew’s Anglican Church 260 St John’s Cathedral 430 State Library of Queensland 126 St Stephen’s Cathedral 3270 NORTH St Stephen’s Chapel 996 AECOM – North Tower HQ 122 Tara House – Irish Club 97 Alan Bartels Solicitors (Former West’s 88 Tattersall’s Club 240 Showroom) Wesley House IV 279 Brookes Street Home and Office 196 Windmill Tower 1671 BVN Donovan Hill Studio 282 HASSELL Studio 238 Holy Trinity Church 125 Old Museum Brisbane 250 QIMR Berghofer Medical Research 219 Institute St Paul’s Presbyterian Church 123 Spring Hill Baths 116 Tonic Architecture + Espresso + Bar 180

14 15 SUBURBS BUILDING BALLOT AND BOOKINGS SUGGESTED ITINERARIES A number of suggested itineraries were developed and promoted to showcase Boggo Road Gaol 1295 In 2013, 14 of the 71 participating buildings the diversity of participating buildings and help guide visitors who may be Chater Street Residence 234 required bookings. interested in particular themes. Diamantina Health Care Museum 77 Pre-bookings for these buildings were necessary Almost 23 per cent of attendees said the suggested itineraries helped influence as the sites are either small and have restrictions the buildings they visited over the weekend. Ecosciences Precinct 875 on the amount of people that can fit in the space Eisenmenger House 224 at one time or have limited tour capacity.

Howard Smith Wharves 330 Nine buildings participated in the Brisbane Open Old Government House // © Sonja de Sterke House ballot. All buildings were over subscribed Jacobi House 136 with almost 4,000 people wishing to secure a HERITAGE JEWELS Newstead House 628 spot on a tour. Soak up Brisbane’s past by visiting wonderful historic buildings that have Oxlade Drive House 157 Five buildings took their own phone or online been instrumental in shaping the city bookings for tours or special activities. we see today. St Mary’s Anglican Church 103 Number Number 56. Boggo Road Gaol Translational Research Institute 666 Building of of places 3. Brisbane Arcade UQ – Advanced Engineering Building 427 requests available* St Andrews Uniting Church © State of Santos Place // © Oliver Kuo Queensland // Caitlin Nayanar 4. Brisbane City Hall UQ – Global Change Institute 379 Chater Street Residence and 457 240 each PLACES OF WORSHIP GREEN BUILDINGS 5. Brisbane Polo Club UQ – The Great Court 126 Eisenmenger House Marvel at the architectural variation Tour some of the most efficient and – Naldham House between these religious buildings. environmentally friendly buildings in 26. Commissariat Store Museum UQ – James and Mary Emelia Mayne Craigston 405 48 111 Brisbane. Centre – Art Museum 1. Albert Street Uniting Church 8. Customs House Jacobi House 222 140 37. ABC Brisbane Centre UQ – Michie Building – Anthropology 2. All Saints’ Church 58. Diamantina Health 88 One One One Care Museum and RD Milns Antiquities Museums 624 175 7. City Tabernacle Baptist Church 45. AECOM – North Tower HQ Eagle Street 61. TOURS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES 50. Holy Trinity Church, Hall 31. Conrad Gargett Riddel Oxlade Drive House 467 105 and Rectory Architecture 11. MacArthur Museum BOH Hub at King George Square 6190 Riverside Centre 319 150 10. Lutheran Church of 59. Ecosciences Precinct 12. Masonic Memorial Temple Speaker Series 90 St Andrew the Apostle 49. HASSELL Studio Translational Research 14. National Australia Bank VIP Tour 65 Institute (Wet and 13. Mercy Heritage Centre 32. Kurilpa Bridge 63. Newstead House 324 192 Dry Laboratory – All Hallows’ Chapel BOH Volunteers 500 15. One One One Eagle Street 27. Old Government House Experiences) 43. St Andrew’s Anglican Church 36. Queen Elizabeth II 51. Old Museum Brisbane Art in Design 280 Windmill Tower 18. St Andrew’s Uniting Church Courts of Law 780 276 28. Parliament House Speakers Parliament Function 60 (upstairs only) 19. St John’s Cathedral 29. QUT Science and 40. Queensland Maritime Museum 65. St Mary’s Anglican Church w Engineering Centre Launch 180 (*Note: Most buildings accepted additional 17. Shingle Inn City Hall numbers) 53. St Paul’s Presbyterian Church 16. Riverside Centre Other Building Volunteers 500 54. Spring Hill Baths and Sabbath Hall 35. Santos Place GRAND TOTAL 52414 22. Tara House – Irish Club 20. St Stephen's Cathedral 67. UQ – Advanced Engineering 23. Tattersall's Club 21. St Stephen's Chapel Building 68. UQ – Global Change Institute 30. Treasury Casino & Hotel 24. Wesley House IV 71. UQ – Michie Building – Anthropology and RD Milns Antiquities Museums 69. UQ – The Great Court 25. Windmill Tower

16 17 7. VOLUNTEERS

Brisbane Open House relies on the involvement The success of the event would certainly not and enthusiasm of many volunteers – it’s what have been possible without the expertise of A RECORD NUMBER OF makes the event so special! many passionate building owners and members PEOPLE VOLUNTEERED of the Architectural Institute of Australia. AT BRISBANE OPEN A record number of people volunteered at These individuals provided expert tour guides HOUSE THIS YEAR. Conrad Gargett Architecture Studio // © HASSELL Warry Street Studio // Dianna Snape Queensland Performing Arts Centre © State of Brisbane Open House this year. 500 volunteers © Christopher Frederick Jones Queensland // Matt Palmer and illuminated the stories of the buildings and from the community helped helped over the their design. ABOVE IT ALL CREATIVE WORKPLACES SPECIAL SPACES weekend, staffing buildings, managing queues, Enjoy expansive views across Brisbane Tour some of the most creative Enjoy guided tours at some of providing advice and directions, running tours, and beyond. workspaces in Brisbane. Brisbane’s most iconic buildings. providing insights into the featured architecture and design, and selling the BOH program/book. 45. AECOM – North Tower HQ 45. AECOM – North Tower HQ 6. Brisbane Square – Brisbane Traffic All volunteers were registered with the 6. Brisbane Square – Level 16 46. Alan Bartels Solicitors (Former Management Centre, Level 16 and Brisbane Square Library National Trust of Queensland and through this 31. Conrad Gargett Riddel West’s Showroom) mechanism were provided the protection of the Architecture 38. Australian Institute of Architects 39. Griffith Film School National Trust’s volunteer cover. Brisbane Open 15. One One One Eagle Street 48. BVN Donovan Hill Studio 41. Queensland Museum and House’s volunteers were also supplemented by Sciencentre an estimated 500+ staff/volunteers of individual 36. Queen Elizabeth II 31. Conrad Gargett Riddel buildings, which had access to their own Courts of Law Architecture 42. Queensland Performing Arts Centre resources either through salaried workforce or 16. Riverside Centre 49. HASSELL Studio through established volunteer networks. 34. Roma Street Fire Station 35. Santos Place 33. m3architecture 44. State Library of Queensland 24. Wesley House IV 55. Tonic Architecture + Espresso + Bar 70. UQ – James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre, Art Museum

Ecosciences Precinct // © DMW Creative Eisenmenger House // © Chris Osborne TRANSPARENT LABS HOME SWEET HOME Explore the wonderful world of science at these state-of-the-art centres. Discover a beautiful and diverse range of living spaces. 59. Ecosciences Precinct 52. QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute 47. Brookes Street Home and Office 41. Queensland Museum and Sciencentre 57. Chater Street Residence 29. QUT Science and Engineering Centre 9. Craigston 66. Translational Research Institute 60. Eisenmenger House 67. UQ – Advanced Engineering Building 62. Jacobi House 68. UQ – Global Change Institute 64. Oxlade Drive House

Focused on 'Making the Invisible Science of the Everyday Visible', Inspiring Australia (Qld) is proud to partner with BOH in 2013. Inspiring Australia is the national science engagement initiative which aims to bring science to life through innovative partnerships and experiences such as Transparent Labs and Café Scientifique. To learn more visit: www.inspiringaustralia.wordpress.com

18 19 VISITOR QUOTES 8. VISITORS Following is a selection of feedback from visitors:

More than 52,000 visits took place across the VISITOR SPENDING “Have had a lovely day today visiting a number of places Brisbane Open House weekend and associated and am in the midst of planning tomorrow. Congratulations > 60.6 per cent of people purchased coffee, “This was my first time to check out some buildings activities, exceeding the team’s expectations. on your 2013 guide… a more convenient size than last year 23.2 per cent paid for transport, 63.3 per cent and I must say it was engaging and enthralling. All An on-line survey provided insights into the and filled with very helpful information!” bought meals and 11.8 per cent went shopping I ask is that you continue it every year as I would visitors and their participation over the weekend. on the event day, demonstrating the impact like to see more buildings (that I missed) next year. Highlights include: that BOH has on the local weekend economy. Who’s ever idea it was for the “open house”, well “My family loved Brisbane Open House! This was done, it is a great concept.” our second one, and the only real problem is that VISITOR PROFILE VISITOR INFLUENCES we wanted to see ALL the buildings, and just didn’t > The survey of attendees of Brisbane Open Visitors indicated the following factors have the time. This year we spent an hour at the House found the majority were women (70.7 influenced which buildings they decided to visit Griffith Film School – I very much enjoyed the per cent) aged between 26 and 65 years old over the weekend: film detailing the history of the building and the “Had an awesome day out in some of the open buildings (84.7 per cent) with a reasonably consistent area. My children loved being able to have a little today with the kids.” spread of age across this bracket. > Heritage – 82.1 per cent green-screen film made of them. We also enjoyed St > Attendees tended to be highly educated, with > Green buildings – 27.2 per cent Mary’s on Kangaroo Point cliffs. We never imagined 72.8 per cent holding a bachelor’s degree or there was a church up there, and had fun eating > Modern design/architecture – 47.2 per cent post graduate qualification. sandwiches and devonshire teas there. It all added “Thank you BOH, building owners and volunteers. > City views – 19 per cent to the experience. Thankyou for all the work you We’ve had an amazing weekend. This is our 4th > Almost 50 per cent of respondents had not all did, and a special thanks to all the enthusiastic year we look forward to next year’s.” > Brisbane Open House suggested itineraries – attended a previous Brisbane Open House volunteers that met us at each place. We hope the 22.6 per cent event, demonstrating the potential for open house goes forever, so we get the chance to event growth. view every building!” > 35 per cent of those surveyed had visited VISITOR FEEDBACK between 1 to 3 buildings. And 29.1 per cent Feedback from BOH participants was extremely “So many buildings so little time. I look forward had visited between 4-5 buildings. positive. to next year.” > 53.4 per cent visited Brisbane Open House on “Thanks for having open house... I hope to attend again > 95.5 per cent they would attend Brisbane Saturday 12 October, 14.1 per cent visited on next year.” Sunday 13 October and 32.5 per cent visited Open House again. over both days. > 96 per cent of respondents said they would “What an awesome two days. Thanks BOH and everyone involved, particularly the great > 24.9 per cent of respondents used public recommend Brisbane Open House event to “Thank-you. FANTASTIC event. Volunteers were family / friends. volunteers who were helpful, friendly and transport (bus or train) to travel to and around terrific too. This year I managed to cross a few more knowledgeable, as always.” Brisbane Open House. buildings off my list. I’m not sure how many years it’s going to take to get through all the fabulous > It seems visitors were highly active with buildings in Brisbane... And you keep adding more almost 26 per cent attending the Speaker ON WHICH DAYS DID YOU to BOH each year. It is not just the buildings, it’s the Series, 19.4 per cent visiting the Art in Design ATTEND BOH? little things you discover inside. This year it was the Exhibition, almost 50 per cent entering “Thanks BOH - a wonderful event. Such a treat to look Saturday 53.4% communion items used at Gallipoli, in an apse at St the Focus on Architecture Photography around the Old Museum last night, remember going there Andrews church. Looking forward to 2014.” Competition and more than 8 per cent Sunday 14.1% when it was the Museum. The Lung Fish tanks are still there!” participating in all three activities. Both days 32.5% > Almost 40 per cent of survey respondents learnt about the event via the Brisbane Open “Can you please pass on my gratitude to the owners House website or another website. “Our sincere thanks to the Brisbane Open House team for of Eisenmenger House, Chater Street Residence, > 50 per cent used the Brisbane Open WOULD YOU RECOMMEND such a great concept and weekend. We ended up visiting and Jacobi House for opening their wonderful House guide book to gain information over BOH TO FRIENDS/FAMILY? three homes over the weekend and could not have been homes to the general public, and allowing us to the weekend. more impressed with the great architecture, generous photograph and learn about their unique and Yes 96% owners and management of the open houses.” gorgeous houses. I’ve had such a great weekend, and the owners all had such interesting stories to tell, No 4% so a very big thank you to all of them for taking the time and effort to welcome us.” “Could we have more than one BOH weekend… maybe another early next year?”

20 21 9. SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS 10. BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE In 2013, Brisbane Open House received generous cash sponsorship and/or in-kind support from the following organisations. Brisbane Open House was formed through Brisbane Open House Management a unique partnership between the Office of Committee includes: MUCH OF EVENT’S the Queensland Government Architect in the SUCCESS IS DUE TO Department of Housing and Public Works, the > Robert Allan, Director, Three Plus ITS CAPACITY TO Brisbane Development Association and the > Stewart Armstrong, Executive Officer, LEVERAGE OFF THE National Trust of Queensland. National Trust of Queensland RESOURCES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE BASE Much of event’s success is due to its capacity to > Mary Burns, Manager Research and Strategic OF GOVERNMENT, THE leverage off the resources, skills and knowledge Projects, Department of Environment and CORPORATE SECTOR base of government, the corporate sector and a Heritage Protection AND A COMMUNITY community organisation. > Cathryn Chatburn, Practice Director, AECOM ORGANISATION. The management committee is made up of > Mark Doonar, Executive Director, Brisbane representatives of these three partners. The Development Association committee is chaired by the Office of the Queensland Government Architect and the > Fiona Gardiner, Director, Heritage, Department Queensland Government is also represented of Environment and Heritage Protection by the Department of Housing and Public > Ben Lyons, Principal, Cardno HRP Works and the Department of Environment and Resource Management. > Stuart Macnaughton, Partner, McCullough Robertson The committee contracted Ann Rainbow to manage the event. Ann Rainbow was assisted > Linda Martin, Manager, Business Communication, by Belinda Gregory (part-time event assistant Department of Housing and Public Works and volunteer). > Kim Mayberry, Urban Planner, Brisbane City Council (Urban Renewal Brisbane) > Malcolm Middleton OAM LFRAIA, Queensland Government Architect > Susan Playford, Managing Director, pdt architects FRIENDS OFFRIENDS BOH

Several members of the Brisbane Open House Management Committee sporting the new cap for volunteers.

22 23 11. OPEN HOUSE WORLDWIDE 12. CONCLUSION

Attendance figures, visitor feedback and This year, the Open House concept has media coverage demonstrate that this year’s continued to grow beyond Brisbane to IN 2014 AND BEYOND, Brisbane Open House was a success. Over the Toowoomba (in addition to Maryborough), with THE BRISBANE OPEN Open House was pioneered by Victoria > New York, USA, Open House New York past four years there has been strong public other regional centres keen to stage local events HOUSE TEAM LOOKS BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE Thornton OBE in London. It has become a interest in what is offered and significant in 2014 and beyond, sharing the benefits of this FORWARD TO GROWING IS PLEASED TO BE high profile annual cultural event that raises > Perth, Australia, Open House Perth growth year on year. initiative across the state. AND DIVERSIFYING THIS PART OF THE OPEN awareness of the value of good design in > Rome, Italy, Open House Roma GREAT EVENT HOUSE WORLDWIDE cities across the world. Brisbane Open House Brisbane Open House has quickly emerged In 2014 and beyond, the Brisbane Open House FAMILY. is pleased to be part of the Open House > Slovenia, Open House Slovenia as a major Brisbane event. It successfully team looks forward to growing and diversifying Worldwide Family. This includes: connects the community with Brisbane’s built this great event and continuing to foster > Tel Aviv, Houses From Within environment and provides cross promotional relationships with the ever-increasing group > Adelaide, Australia, Open House Adelaide opportunities for the participating organisations, of supportive building owners and managers, > Thessaloniki, Greece, Open House building owners and design practices. It helps to sponsors and supporters, volunteers and friends. > Barcelona, Spain, 48H Open House BCN Thessaloniki increase revenue for Brisbane organisations and > Chicago, USA, Open House Chicago businesses and inspires industry professionals and the broader public to engage in discussion > Dublin, Ireland, Open House Dublin about Brisbane’s built environment, including its > Gdansk-Sopot-Gdynia, Poland, past, current and future development. Open House Gdansk-Sopot-Gdynia BOH contributed to the strength, diversity, cultural development and competitive economy > Galway, Ireland, Open House Galway of Queensland by: > Helsinki, Finland, Open House Helsinki > Fostering partnerships within government, > Jerusalem, Open House Jerusalem community and private organisations to promote Brisbane. > Limerick, Ireland, Open House Limerick > Invigorating weekend business in the city > Lisbon, Portugal, Casa Alberta/ and promoting Brisbane as an exciting Open House Lisbon weekend destination. > Showcasing our built environment and > London, England, Open House London sharing with residents and visitors the value > Melbourne, Australia, Open House Melbourne of heritage buildings as well as cutting edge design, architecture and engineering. > Placing Brisbane on the world stage by creating a major event that will grow to the scale of other Open House Worldwide events in, London, New York and Dublin.

Guests enjoying the inaugural Brisbane Open House Art in Design Exhibition opening night party.

24 25 APPENDIX 1 MEDIA CLIPPINGS MEDIA CLIPPINGS B MAG – OCTOBER 2013

26 27 BRISBANE NEWS – 01.10.13 CITY NORTH NEWS – 10.10.13

28 29 CM2 – 11.10.13 QWEEKEND - 28.9.13 & 6.10.13

30 31 SUNDAY MAIL – 06.10.13 SUNDAY MAIL – 13.10.13

32 33 TIME AND PLACE MAGAZINE – ISSUE 28 2013 U ON SUNDAY – 06.10.13

34 35 WESTSIDE NEWS – 09.10.13 WEBSITES / BLOGS

ARCHITECTURE&DESIGN – 10.09.13

36 37 ARCHITECTURE AU – 05.09.13 CONCRETE PLAYGROUND

38 39 CONRAD GARGETT RIDDEL EVERGUIDE – 07.10.13

40 41 NEWS.COM.AU – 30.09.13 WEEKEND EDITION SOCIALS – 03.10.13

42 43 WEEKEND NOTES – 17.09.13 TV

‘CROWDS QUEUE FOR BRISBANE’S OPEN HOUSE’ ABC 7PM TV NEWS QLD – 14.10.13

‘HIP BRISBANE HOMES ARE OPEN HOUSE SUCCESS’ ABC 7.30 REPORT – 14.10.13

44 45 ‘STRING QUARTET SHARES ABC OPEN HOUSE EXPERIENCE’ ABC 7.30 REPORT – 11.10.13 APPENDIX 2 MEDIA COVERAGE

‘WINDMILL TOWER OPEN TO THE PUBLIC’ YAHOO! 7 NEWS – 12.10.13

‘METRO WHIP-AROUND’ THE PROJECT – 11.10.13

© David Warren, Brisbane Open House Focus on Architecture Photography Competition, Commendation – People Category

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QWeekend Feature – Chater Street, Carina – Spencer designed Mid-century home – 28/09/2013 4BC Breakfast Show – Interview with Malcolm Middleton 04/09/2013 (Saturday Courier Mail) Pages 30-31 4BC Nights with Walter Williams – Interview with Malcolm Middleton 16/09/2013 QWeekend Feature – Jacobi House, Indooroopilly – Walduck designed Mid-century 5/10/2013 (Saturday Courier Mail) home – Pages 30-31 4KQ Breakfast Show – Interview with Amanda Baxter (Jacobi House) 19/09/2013

Courier Mail Story – Houses Open to Showcase Design – Page 40 06/10/2013 612ABC Mornings – Interview with Malcolm Middleton 27/09/2013

U on Sunday (Sunday Mail) Story – All Angles Covered (Lanscapology Open House) – Page 30 06/10/2013 96.5FM Midday show – Interview with Ben Lyons (BDA) 03/10/2013

Brisbane News Feature – Grand Designs: Behind Closed Doors – Page/s: Cover, 3, 10 2-8/10/2013 4BC Kevin Adams – Interview with Malcolm Middleton 05/10/2013

bMag Story – 5 of the Best – Page 9 08/10/2013 612ABC Drive Show – Daily Live Onsite Interviews at BOH Buildings 08/10/2013 09/10/2013 South-West News Fast Lane – Get Stars’ Memorabilia 09/10/2013 10/10/2013 (Fundraising stall at QPAC Open House) – Page 21 11/10/2013

Springfield News Fast Lane – Get Stars’ Memorabilia 09/10/2013 97.3FM Mornings – Interview with Malcolm Middleton 11/10/2013 (Fundraising stall at QPAC Open House) – Page 21 612ABC Mornings – Interview with Ann Rainbow 11/10/2013 Westside News Story – Historic Sites Open to Public: Take a Sticky Beak at 09/10/2013 Heritage Buildings (Indooroopilly, UQ) -Page 14 612ABC Breakfast – Interviews with visitors at the ABC building 13/10/2013

City North News Story – Open Wide, Come Inside: Explore a Slice of History 10/10/2013 4BC Kevin Adams interview with Amalie Wright 12/10/13 (Newstead House) – Page 4 4BC Big Backyard Live Outside Broadcast at BOH Hub. 13/10/2013 MX Ballet opens up to architectural wizardry (at Old Museum) 10/10/2013 Interview with Ann Rainbow and Brisbane’s open invite – Pages 4-5 ONLINE CM2 (Courier Mail) Cover – Hot House – Take a Tour Inside the Roma Street fire Station – 11/10/2013 The Midtown News – Brisbane Open House 2013 07/08/2013 Page 53 http://www.midtownapartmentsbrisbane.com.au/_blog/News/post/ Story – Opening the Doors to Secret Worlds (Roma St Fire Station) – brisbane-open-house-2013/ Page 55 Walk Among the Homes Blog – Brisbane Open House – coming soon! 22/08/2013 The Courier-Mail Get unique view of our city’s icons 12/10/2013 http://www.walkamongthehomes.com.au/brisbane-open-house- coming-soon Sunday Mail Story – City’s heritage halls open doors to all (St Stephen’s Chapel) – 13/10/2013 Page 34 Inspiring Australian Blog – Volunteers Wanted for the 2013 Brisbane Open House event 02/09/2013 http://inspiringaustralia.wordpress.com/2013/09/02/volunteers- BROADCAST (TV) wanted-for-the-2013-brisbane-open-house-event/

Great South-East – “What’s On” mentions 29/9/2013 & ArchitectureAU News – Brisbane Open House 05/09/2013 Channel 7 http://architectureau.com/articles/brisbane-open-house-1/ 6/10/2013 Get Regional Queensland News – Open house to unlock Brisbane 05/09/2013 News – Channel 9 News – Visiting Brisbane Open House buildings with Minister Mander MP 1/10/2013 http://www.getregional.com.au/index.php/qld/item/3706-open-house- The Project – Channel 10 Metro Whip-Around (Brisbane) at Boggo Road Gaol 11/10/2013 to-unlock-brisbane

7:00 QLD News – ABC News – Live brooadcast from Queensland Performing Arts Centre 11/10/2013 Queensland Government Media Statement – Open House to unlock Brisbane 05/09/2013 http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2013/9/5/open-house-to- Stateline – ABC Feature – Hip Brisbane Homes are Open House Success 11/10/2013 unlock-brisbane

th Jason Rawlins takes tour of Brisbane’s 20 century modernist homes Landscapology Blog – Visit Landscapology at Brisbane Open House! 06/09/2013 http://www.landscapology.com.au/visit-landscapology-at-brisbane- Stateline – ABC News – String Quartet shares ABC Open House experience 11/10/2013 open-house/ News – Channel 7 News – Windmill Tower Open to Public 12/10/2013 The Manor News – Brisbane Open House 2013 06/09/2013 News – Channel 9 News – Brisbane Open House kicks off 12/10/2013 http://www.manorapartments.com.au/news/brisbane-open-house-2013

7pm News – ABC News – Crowds queue for Brisbane Open House: Thousands have 12/10/2013 taken the chance to explore more than 70 buildings in Brisbane usually off-limits to the public

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Architect’s Corner Blog – Brisbane Open House 24/09/2013 My247 What’s On – Brisbane Open House October 2013 http://architectscorner.info/2013/09/24/brisbane-open-house-2013/ http://my247.com.au/brisbane/Brisbane/whats-on/Brisbane-Open- House.283407 Desire to Inspire Blog – Brisbane Open House 2013 24/09/2013 http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2013/9/24/brisbane-open- Prime 7 Events – Brisbane Open House October 2013 house-2013.html http://prime7.eventfinder.com.au/2013/brisbane-open-house2/brisbane

Style Tribe News – What the Mad Men came home to: Enter the Draw for 24/09/2013 QPAC Events – Brisbane Open House (Tour of QPAC) October 2013 Brisbane’s Open House (mid-century modernist homes) http://www.qpac.com.au/event/Brisbane_Open_House_2013.aspx http://www.styletribeonline.com/2013/09/mad-men-came-home-enter- draw-brisbanes-open-house/ Queensland Maritime Brisbane Open House October 2013 Museum http://www.maritimemuseum.com.au/BOH.php Fulton Architects News – Brisbane Open House 2013 26/09/2013 (Wesley House and Albert Street Uniting Church) Sam Petherbridge Blog – Roma Street Fire Station (Photos from BOH) October 2013 http://fultontrotter.com.au/news/brisbane-open-house-2013 Photography http://spetherbridge.com/2013/10/12/roma-street-fire-station/#. UoQZ7L5-_oo Fun and VJs Blog – Brisbane Open House 26/09/2013 http://funandvjs.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/brisbane-open-house-2013. Sam Petherbridge Blog – City Hall and Lord Mayor’s Office (Photos from BOH) October 2013 html Photography http://spetherbridge.com/2013/10/15/city-hall-lord-mayors-office/#. UoQZ-r5-_oo John Ellway Blog – Brisbane Open House 2013 Picks 26/09/2013 http://www.jellway.com/blog/architecture/boh-2013/ Sam Petherbridge Blog – Brisbane City Hall & Father Henry Wills Organ (Photos from BOH) October 2013 Photography http://spetherbridge.com/2013/10/13/brisbane-city-hall/#.UoQZ_L5-_oo Courier Mail Online Real Estate News- Retro homes on show for Brisbane Open House 30/09/2013 property event St John’s Cathedral Events – Brisbane Open House October 2013 http://www.news.com.au/realestate/news/retro-homes-on-show-for- http://www.stjohnscathedral.com.au/calendar/103/527-Brisbane-Open- brisbane-open-house-property-event/story-fndbalka-1226730161423 House.html

Architectural Product News – Brisbane Open House October 2013 The Mercy Heritage Events – Brisbane Open House 2013 October 2013 News http://productnews.com.au/issue/october2013/product/083 Apartments http://www.mercyheritage.com/events/christmas/

Around You What’s On – Brisbane Open House October 2013 The Thousands Calender – Brisbane Open House October 2013 http://www.aroundyou.com.au/whats-on/events/brisbane-open-house http://thethousands.com.au/brisbane/calendar/brisbane-open-house- art-in-design-exhibition Brisbane- Australia Events – Brisbane Open House 1/10/2013 http://www.brisbane-australia.com/events/view/brisbane-open-house#. The Weekend Edition Captured: Brisbane Open House October 2013 UoQNnr5-_oo Australian Institute of Architects Headquarters http://theweekendedition.com.au/captured/brisbane-open-house-art- Concrete Playground Event – Brisbane Open House October 2013 in-design-exhibition/ http://brisbane.concreteplayground.com.au/event/155039/brisbane- open-house.htm West End Magazine Events – Brisbane Open House October 2013 http://www.westendmagazine.com/ai1ec_event/brisbane-open- Conrad Gargett Riddell Conrad Gargett Riddel will open its doors to the public as a part of October 2013 house/?instance_id Brisbane Open House http://www.conradgargett.com.au/brisbane-open-house-saturday-12- The Loop Photography Portfolio – Wendy Chung – Brisbane Open House October 2013 october/ http://www.theloop.com.au/wendychungphotographer/portfolio/ brisbane-open-house/74722

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Map Magazine Design News – Brisbane Open House 09/10/2013 The Source News – Thousands visit Brisbane Open House (ABC) 14/10/2013 (Street Editors) http://www.streeteditors.com/2013/10/09/brisbane-open-house/ http://thesourcenews.com/2013/10/14/thousands-visit-brisbane-open- house/ The Retiree Editorial Features – Discover Hidden Secrets At Brisbane Open House 10/10/2013 http://www.the-retiree.com.au/uncategorized/discover-hidden-secrets- West End Magazine News – Backstage Tour at QPAC! (Part of Brisbane Open House) 14/10/2013 at-brisbanes-open-house/ http://www.westendmagazine.com/backstage-tour-at-qpac-part-of- brisbane-open-house/ Brisbane Times News – Brisbane Open House program invites public into city’s landmarks 11/10/2013 http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-open-house- Visit Southbank Events – Brisbane Open House 14/10/2013 program-invites-public-into-citys-landmarks-20131011-2vdnt.html http://www.visitsouthbank.com.au/events/brisbane-open-house

MySushineCoast News – Open House to Unlock Brisbane 11/10/2013 DC8 Studio Blog – DC8 Studio Attends the 4th Annual Brisbane Open House 15/10/2013 http://www.mysunshinecoast.com.au/articles/article-display/open- (post war modernist residences) house-to-unlock-brisbane,31817#.UoQXOb5-_oo http://www.dc8studio.com/our-blog/2013/10/15/dc8-studio-attends- the-4th-annual-brisbane-open-house.html Pamela Gough Blog – Brisbane Open House 11/10/2013 http://www.pamelagough.com/artist_s_blog/view/1123/brisbane_open_ Walk Among the Homes Blog – Brisbane Open House Weekend 2013 17/10/2013 house http://www.walkamongthehomes.com.au/brisbane-open-house- weekend-2013 SeniorAU News – Brisbane’s iconic buildings open doors 11/10/2013 http://www.seniorau.com.au/index.php/more-seniorau-news/4277- District Grand Lodge of News – Brisbane Open House 2013(Bribane Masonic Centre) 21/10/2013 brisbanes-iconic-buildings-open-doors Carpentaria http://www.dglcarpentaria.org.au/news/brisbane-open-house/

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Archicentre Brisbane Open House – Ask an Architect 12/10/2013 Learn Earn and Return Blog – Secret Men’s Business (Visit to Masonic Memorial Temple) http:// 28/10/2013 http://www.archicentre.com.au/seminars-and-events/brisbane-open- learnearnandreturn.wordpress.com/2013/10/28/secret-mens-business/ house-2013 Statigram Instagram Photos – #boh2013 November Bill’s Ponderings Blog – Brisbane Open House – visit to Ecosciences building 12/10/2013 http://statigr.am/tag/boh2013 2013 http://billsponderings-wilbo43.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/brisbane- open-house.html Statigram Instagram Photos – # bneopenhouse November http://statigr.am/tag/bneopenhouse 2013 BMag Event Guide – Brisbane Open House 12/10/2013 http://bmag.com.au/whats-on/events/2013/10/12/brisbane-open- Statigram Instagram Photos – # bneopenhouse November house/ http://statigr.am/tag/bneopenhouse 2013

Brisbane Kids Events – Brisbane Open House 13/10/2013 Inspiring Australia Event – Brisbane Transparent Lab: Brisbane Open House Science 13/11/2013 http://www.brisbanekids.com.au/event/brisbane-open-house-all- building tours around-brisbane/2013-10-13/ http://inspiringaustralia.net.au/ai1ec_event/brisbane-transparent-lab- brisbane-open-house-science-building-tours/?instance_id Fun and VJs Blog – Brisbane Open House 2013: Windmill Tower and Craigston 13/10/2013 http://funandvjs.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/brisbane-open- house-2013- ABC Online ABC Local (Brisbane) – Unlocking Brisbane city’s historic buildings – 11/12/2013 windmill-tower.html profiling Diamantina Health Care Museum, Old Muesem Bowen Hills, Spring Hill Bathes http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/10/11/3867213.htm

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© Ben Blanche, Brisbane Open House Focus on Architecture Photography Competition, Winner

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SUGGESTED Old Government House // © Sonja de Sterke Conrad Gargett Architecture Studio // © HASSELL Warry Street Studio // Queensland Performing Arts Centre © State of © Christopher Frederick Jones Dianna Snape Queensland // Matt Palmer ITINERARIES HERITAGE JEWELS ABOVE IT ALL CREATIVE WORKPLACES SPECIAL SPACES Soak up Brisbane’s past by Enjoy expansive views across Tour some of the most creative Enjoy guided tours at some of visiting wonderful historic Brisbane and beyond. workspaces in Brisbane. Brisbane’s most iconic buildings. buildings that have been instrumental in shaping the city 45. AECOM – North Tower HQ 45. AECOM — North Tower HQ 6. Brisbane Square — Brisbane we see today. 6. Brisbane Square – Level 16 46. Alan Bartels Solicitors Traffic Management Centre, (Former West’s Showroom) Level 16 and Brisbane 56. Boggo Road Gaol 31. Conrad Gargett Riddel Square Library 38. Australian Institute of Architecture 39. Griffith Film School 3. Brisbane Arcade Architects 15. One One One Eagle Street 41. Queensland Museum and 4. Brisbane City Hall 48. BVN Donovan Hill Studio 36. Queen Elizabeth II Sciencentre 5. Brisbane Polo Club – Courts of Law 31. Conrad Gargett Riddel 42. Queensland Performing Naldham House Architecture 16. Riverside Centre Arts Centre 26. Commissariat Store Museum 49. HASSELL Studio 35. Santos Place 34. Roma Street Fire Station 8. Customs House 33. m3architecture 44. State Library of Queensland 24. Wesley House IV 58. Diamantina Health 55. Tonic Architecture + 70. UQ – James and Mary Emelia Care Museum Espresso + Bar Mayne Centre, Art Museum St Andrews Uniting Church © State of Santos Place // © Oliver Kuo Queensland // Caitlin Nayanar 61. Howard Smith Wharves PLACES OF WORSHIP GREEN BUILDINGS 11. MacArthur Museum Marvel at the architectural Tour some of the most efficient 12. Masonic Memorial Temple variation between these religious and environmentally friendly 14. National Australia Bank buildings. buildings in Brisbane. 63. Newstead House 1. Albert Street Uniting Church 37. ABC Brisbane Centre 27. Old Government House 2. All Saints’ Church 45. AECOM — North Tower HQ 51. Old Museum Brisbane 7. City Tabernacle Baptist 31. Conrad Gargett Riddel Ecosciences Precinct // © DMW Creative Eisenmenger House // © Chris Osborne Church Architecture 28. Parliament House TRANSPARENT LABS HOME SWEET HOME 50. Holy Trinity Church, Hall 59. Ecosciences Precinct 40. Queensland Maritime and Rectory Museum Explore the wonderful Discover a beautiful and diverse 49. HASSELL Studio world of science at these range of living spaces. 10. Lutheran Church of 17. Shingle Inn City Hall state-of-the-art centres. St Andrew the Apostle 32. Kurilpa Bridge 47. Brookes Street Home 54. Spring Hill Baths 13. Mercy Heritage Centre 15. One One One Eagle Street 59. Ecosciences Precinct and Office — All Hallows’ Chapel 36. Queen Elizabeth II 22. Tara House – Irish Club 52. QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute 57. Chater Street Residence Courts of Law 43. St Andrew’s Anglican 23. Tattersall's Club 41. Queensland Museum and Sciencentre 9. Craigston Church 29. QUT Science and 30. Treasury Casino & Hotel 29. QUT Science and Engineering Centre 60. Eisenmenger House 18. St Andrew’s Uniting Church Engineering Centre 71. UQ – Michie Building – 66. Translational Research Institute 62. Jacobi House 19. St John’s Cathedral 16. Riverside Centre Anthropology and RD Milns 65. St Mary’s Anglican Church 35. Santos Place Antiquities Museums 67. UQ – Advanced Engineering Building 64. Oxlade Drive House 53. St Paul’s Presbyterian 67. UQ – Advanced Engineering 69. UQ – The Great Court 68. UQ – Global Change Institute Church and Sabbath Hall Building 25. Windmill Tower Focused on 'Making the Invisible Science of the Everyday Visible', Inspiring Australia (Qld) is proud 20. St Stephen's Cathedral 68. UQ – Global Change Institute to partner with BOH in 2013. Inspiring Australia is the national science engagement initiative which aims to bring science to life through innovative partnerships and experiences such as Transparent 21. St Stephen's Chapel 24. Wesley House IV Labs and Café Scientifique. To learn more visit: www.inspiringaustralia.wordpress.com/ CITY 6 7 UNLOCK YOUR 12/13 OCTOBER CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

brisbaneopenhouse.com.au O’Connell Tce Montpelier Rd CITY CENTRALHerston Rd Gregory Tce 14. National Australia Bank 15. One One One Eagle Street 16. Riverside Centre 1. Albert Street Uniting Church Brookes St 2. All Saints’ Church, Wickham Terrace 17. Shingle Inn City Hall

3. Brisbane Arcade 18. St Andrew’s Uniting Church Gollings John Credit // Architects Trotter © Fulton 4. Brisbane City Hall 19. St John’s CathedralBrunswick St St Pauls Tce 20. St Stephen’s Cathedral 5. Brisbane Polo Club – Naldham House Warry St East St 6. Brisbane Square 21. St Stephen’s Chapel 7. City Tabernacle Baptist Church 22. Tara House — Irish Club 1 ALBERT STREET UNITING CHURCH 23. Tattersall’s Club 8. Customs House James St 9. Craigston 24. Wesley House IV Wickham St ENJOY THE CHURCH’S LARGE, OPEN, glass doors installed.) The red 10. Lutheran Church of St AndrewVictoria the Apostle 25. Windmill Tower Park Barry Pde CENTRAL NAVE AND BEAUTIFUL bricks were made from clay on a CITY CENTRAL 11. MacArthur Museum Ann St STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS. property between Lang Parade 12. Masonic Memorial Temple McLachlan St and Park Avenue, Milton. Oamaru

Hale St Hale Water St One of the most picturesque 13. Mercy Heritage Centre Gipps St stone from New Zealand has WHEN Gregory Tce Brunswick St settings of the inner city is been used extensively for ornate SATURDAY – 9 am to 1 pm a at the corner of Albert and SUNDAY – 1 pm to 3 pm Kemp Pl hood moulds, parapet cornices St Pauls Tce Ann Streets where the Albert and gable copings. The octagonal WHERE Street Uniting Church sits on a Boundary St stone spire is based on a square Corner Albert and Ann St Petrie Tce Petrie slight rise above King George brick tower with louvered window Ann Streets, Brisbane CentenaryPlace 13 Bowen Tce Ivory St Square and is now reflected openings and rises 42 metres on in the new Wesley House. TOURS the southern aspect of the church. General access and self-guided tours

Storey Bridge Storey The first Methodist church in Upper Edward St The church’s internal layout is Brisbane was built by John BUILDING TYPE Countess St in the classical basilican style 19 Petrie, the first Mayor of Brisbane incorporating a large, open, Church 10 town, and was opened in 1849 central nave, with an upper gallery Wharf St BUILT 2 on the corner of Albert Street over the side aisles. The galleries Wickham Tce 7 1889–89, renovated 1968, and Burnett Lane, where the contain tiered seating and are 1974–75, 2009–10 9 12 Commonwealth Bank now stands.

Creek18 St St Eagle 8 supported on cast iron columns ARCHITECTS Roma St Highway Bradfield This building was replaced in 1856, 25 with decorative Corinthian Original architect GMH and as the congregation grew, the Albert St capitals. The main ceiling is Addison, 2009–10 Upper Roma St present site was purchased from refurbishment Fulton Trotter 14 16 diagonally boarded pine and the George St 24 the Masonic Lodge for £10,000. gallery and communion rails are of Architects in association Captain Cook BriBridge 1 15 Five foundation stones were laid with Ivan McDonald cedar. Many of the stained-glass Heritage Architects on 18 August 1888 and the church windows are memorials although Turbot St 11 Ann St 17 3 was opened on 8 November WEB: 4 Adelaide St 23 20 the crown fanlight is thought Go Between Bridge 21 1889. The cost was £12,500. to be from the 1856 church. www.wmb.org.au dge Kurilpa Bridge www.fultontrotter.com.au/ The church is in the decorative 22 5 Recent renovations in 2009–10 projects/asuc Queen St Mall Felix St Gothic style of architecture have refurbished the minister’s 6 Edward St and an attempt was made to North Quay vestry and choir vestry and harmonise the style with the Charlotte St r installed an external Elizabeth St e requirements of a sub-tropical from the ‘crypt’, the area Mary St v Albert St i climate with cloisters on three under the organ, to provide

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AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS ‘THE system of sawtooth timber framed DISCOVER HOW AN OLD BREAD emblematic and defining element NORTH CAKESHOP’, THIS LATE 1930’S BAKERY roofs; linear skylights that provide FACTORY HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED of the interior spaces. NORTH IS NOW A THRIVING ARCHITECTURAL expansive daylight; coarse brickwork INTO A CONTEMPORARY DESIGN PRACTICE. DISCOVER HOW THIS walls; and the original oven, now STUDIO. SEE THE RAW BRICKWORK With input from a heritage architect, the restoration involved WHEN BUILDING WAS REFURBISHED AND BE converted into an idiosyncratic AND ORIGINAL OVENS THAT HAVE WHEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY INSPIRED BY THE ATMOSPHERE OF meeting room. Necessary BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THIS the careful removal of all new SATURDAY ONLY 9 am to 4 pm THIS CREATIVE SPACE. workplace services including MODERN, ENERGY EFFICIENT STUDIO. foreign materials and structures 10 am to 3 pm to expose the existing fabric and WHERE air-conditioning and lighting, have WHERE In October 2012, BVN Architecture HASSELL’s refurbishment of the reveal the history of the building. 109 Alfred Street, been added while preserving the 36 Warry Street, and Donovan Hill merged to form former Keating’s Bread Factory Fortitude Valley industrial aesthetic. A new false A new pavilion building on Fortitude Valley a new studio, BVN Donovan Hill. floor allows reticulation of power breathes new life into an unusual TOURS The union of two highly reputable building. The challenge of this the eastern edge of the site TOURS Rolling guided tours and and data throughout the office. creates a civic entry sequence Rolling guided tours general access studios launches a new culture and project was to create a suite of further strengthens the rich mix In 2002 the concrete block open-plan interconnected studio and colonnaded courtyard. The Tour tip: No photography central courtyard is the symbolic BUILDING TYPE of skills and experience within the building on Alfred Street was and gathering spaces without losing BUILDING TYPE and physical gathering space Office practice, enabling BVN Donovan added to the studio. At the time the history of the existing building. Design practice for the studio, an architectural BUILT Hill to participate in the broadest of establishing BVN Donovan Hill, BUILT Original date unknown. range of architectural projects this building, now coined ‘The The company undertook the device for organisation and refurbishment in two parts: the orientation. Visually this idyllic Constructed in late 1880s Renovated in 1993, in Australia and overseas. BVN Pavilion’, was refurbished again to (specific date unknown), 2007, 2013 Donovan Hill is a national practice represent the values of the new restoration and preservation landscape amplifies the outdoor renovated in 2008 of existing structures and the condition of the interior. ARCHITECTS with studios in Brisbane, organisation and is now the arrival integration of new building works. ARCHITECTS Original architect unknown. and Melbourne along with project space into the studio. The cloister captures the Renovation architect and Renovation architect: offices elsewhere in Australia, New interior designer: HASSELL, BVN Donovan Hill The Pavilion is characterised As part of the restoration, the courtyard between the old and Zealand and Bangkok. building’s striking presence on the new buildings and provides a original architect unknown WEB by direct engagement with the street has been maintained and separation of the stated works. WEB www.bvn.com.au BVN Donovan Hill’s Brisbane Studio landscape outdoors, facilitated by demonstrates the value of a new openings and the interior fit- enhanced by new works. It is passively activated through www.hassellstudio.com AWARDS concrete plinths reinforcing the robust building with qualities out of platforms and independent After years of concealment, 2006 // Australian institute forms. The planning and detail of romantic idea of a ruin. of Architects Queensland that are sustainable over the life the original ovens have been Regional Commendation of the building, irrespective of the Pavilion determine that it is the disclosed and once again proclaim HASSELL’s studio also made the particular fit-out needs of place where all studio members the historic use of the site. The a commitment to achieve a the workplace. The main studio gather and often participate with sustainable workplace and was openness of the internal spaces was built around the late 1930s to studio guests. In this way, the has been restored along with recently awarded a 5 Star Green house a large patisserie owned by actions of staff represent the the 7–12 metre timber king post Star Office Interiors v1.1 rating A and C F McDonald, well-known values of the studio through ‘real’ trusses which have become an from the Green Building Council Brisbane pastry chefs. The building’s interactions – what you see on of Australia. distinctive elements include a arrival is the real BVN Donovan Hill. 72 73

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Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law // Plan your itinerary at brisbaneopenhouse.com.au // Commissariat Store Museum // Discover 71 of Brisbane’s best buildings. // interesting people passionate about these state-of-the-art centres. > HASSELL Studio // QUT Science and Engineering Centre // Customs House Brisbane Square — Brisbane Traffic Brisbane, including some of the city’s // Ecosciences Precinct // // Riverside Centre // Diamantina Health Care Museum Enjoy self-guided and guided tours by leading > Roma Street Fire Station Management Centre, Level 16 and leading architects and designers. // QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Brisbane Square Library // Santos Place // Howard Smith Wharves local architects. > Shingle Inn City Hall Restaurant BOH is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors: No need to register: just turn up to // Queensland Museum and Sciencentre // Griffith Film School // UQ — Advanced Engineering Building // MacArthur Museum enjoy the FREE Speaker Series. // QUT Science and Engineering Centre // Bring the kids… they will love the hands-on, > State Library of Queensland // Queensland Museum and Sciencentre // UQ — Global Change Institute // Translational Research Institute // Masonic Memorial Temple // educational BOH Children’s Program. Queensland Performing Arts Centre // Wesley House IV // UQ — Advanced Engineering Building // National Australia Bank Speaker Series // Roma Street Fire Station Art in Design Exhibition // // UQ — Global Change Institute // Newstead House Bring your camera and enter the photography // State Library of Queensland presented by BDA BOH is launching the inaugural Art // Old Government House competitions. // UQ — James and Mary Emelia Mayne in Design Exhibition in 2013. The Old Museum Brisbane Please join us for the 2013 BOH Centre, Art Museum // // Plan your itinerary at brisbaneopenhouse.com.au exhibition will showcase a variety of Speaker Series presented by the // Parliament House creative responses to Brisbane’s urban BDA at King George Square on // Queensland Maritime Museum environment, and will enable visitors to see Saturday 12 October 2013. the city through the work of local design // Shingle Inn City Hall Restaurant BOH is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors: Spring Hill Baths Kicking off at 3.30pm, the Speaker Old Government House // © Sonja de Sterke professionals. The exhibition profiles // Series features talks throughout HERITAGE JEWELS the work of 11 of Queensland’s leading Eisenmenger House // © Chris Osborne // Tara House — Irish Club the afternoon by influential and designers, architects, landscape architects Home Sweet Home // Tattersall’s Club interesting people passionate about Soak up Brisbane’s past by visiting and artists, and features architectural // Treasury Casino & Hotel Brisbane, including some of the city’s Ecosciences Precinct // © DMW Creative wonderful historic buildings that have been plans, drawings and paintings. Discover a beautiful and diverse range of

leading architects and designers. Transparent labs instrumental in shaping the city we see today. living spaces. // UQ — Michie Building — Anthropology Where: Australian Institute of // Brookes Street Home and Office and RD Milns Antiquities Museums No need to register: just turn up to Explore the wonderful world of science at // Boggo Road Gaol Architects Headquarters, // haterC Street Residence // UQ — The Great Court enjoy the FREE Speaker Series. these state-of-the-art centres. // Brisbane Arcade 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane. // Craigston Windmill Tower // // // Ecosciences Precinct Brisbane City Hall When: from 10am to 2pm each day, // Eisenmenger House // QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute // Brisbane Polo Club — Naldham House from Friday 4 October to Saturday // Jacobi House Art in Design Exhibition // Queensland Museum and Sciencentre // Commissariat Store Museum 12 October (closed on Saturday 5, // Oxlade Drive House // QUT Science and Engineering Centre BOH is launching the inaugural Art // Customs House Sunday 6 and Monday 7 October). in Design Exhibition in 2013. The // Translational Research Institute // Diamantina Health Care Museum exhibition will showcase a variety of // UQ — Advanced Engineering Building // creative responses to Brisbane’s urban // UQ — Global Change Institute Howard Smith Wharves environment, and will enable visitors to see // MacArthur Museum the city through the work of local design // Masonic Memorial Temple professionals. The exhibition profiles // National Australia Bank the work of 11 of Queensland’s leading // designers, architects, landscape architects Newstead House and artists, and features architectural // Old Government House plans, drawings and paintings. // Old Museum Brisbane // Where: Australian Institute of Eisenmenger House // © Chris Osborne Parliament House Architects Headquarters, Home Sweet Home // Queensland Maritime Museum 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane. // Discover a beautiful and diverse range of Shingle Inn City Hall Restaurant When: from 10am to 2pm each day, living spaces. // Spring Hill Baths from Friday 4 October to Saturday // Brookes Street Home and Office // Tara House — Irish Club 12 October (closed on Saturday 5, // Chater Street Residence // Tattersall’s Club Sunday 6 and Monday 7 October). // Craigston // Treasury Casino & Hotel // Eisenmenger House // UQ — Michie Building — Anthropology // Jacobi House and RD Milns Antiquities Museums // Oxlade Drive House // UQ — The Great Court // Windmill Tower

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Brisbane Open House is a free event, providing visitors with the rare opportunity to discover a WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL wealth of architecturally diverse, well-designed and historic buildings in Brisbane. Held over two days on GETTING TO THE LAUNCH: ART IN DESIGN EXHIBITION, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October, Brisbane Open We recommend: EXHIBITORS INCLUDE: PART OF THE FOURTH ANNUAL House 2013 is unlocking 71 buildings of historic and • Walking via the George Street entrance to Brisbane Open House is a free event which Brisbane Open House is a free event which modern architectural importance. Garden’s Point Campus. Rex Addison provides visitors with the rare opportunity to provides visitors with the rare opportunity to Artist and Architect BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE. • Parking under the Science and Engineering Centre (SEC) in discover a wealth of architecturally diverse, well- discover a wealth of architecturally diverse, well- 12/13OCTOBER the pay on exit carpark, which can be accessed via Gardens Chris Battersby EXHIBITION DETAILS designed and historic buildings in Brisbane city, designed and historic buildings in Brisbane city, Point Road. On arrival, take the lift to Level 4 and then walk Design and Construct Manager – across the lawn to Y Block. South Bank, Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill, Bowen South Bank, Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill, Bowen Woollam Constructions When: 10am to 2pm each day Hills and some suburbs further afield. This year Hills and some suburbs further afield. This year Andrew Bock Brisbane Open House will unlock 71 of Brisbane’s Brisbane Open House will unlock 71 of Brisbane’s ART IN DESIGN EXHIBITION Architect, Friday 4, Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9, Thursday 10, Andrew Bock Architecture Brisbane Open House is a free event which provides best buildings. best buildings. This exciting and visually engaging exhibition provides Friday 11 and Saturday 12 October visitors with the rare opportunity to discover a wealth of 3 OCTOBER 2013 a rare insight into the personal observations and Catherin Bull AM (Closed on Saturday 5, Sunday 6 architecturally diverse, well-designed and historic buildings Emeritus Professor of Landscape Architecture, artistic skills behind the day-to-day practice of 11 in Brisbane city, South Bank, Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill, University of Melbourne // Consultant (Brisbane) leading local design professionals. All the artists are and Monday 7 October) Bowen Hills and some suburbs further afield. practitioners of architecture, landscape architecture or Zeglar Fergus Where: Australian Institute of Architects On the weekend of 12 and 13 October, Brisbane Open urban design. Architect Queensland Chapter House will unlock 70 of Brisbane’s best buildings. Where will you begin your journey? Mark Fuller 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane Landscape Architect, Architect, The exhibition showcases a variety of media to capture Director – Meter Pty Ltd and interpret the urban settings and meaning of the city through images that have significance for each artist. BOH is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors: BOH is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors: Alastair Leighton

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE LAUNCH OF THE INAUGURAL Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, Associate Director – BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE ART IN DESIGN EXHIBITION. Design, AECOM Through these artworks we are guided around YOU ARE INVITED TO THE LAUNCH OF BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE 2013.BOH is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors: Brisbane, with the artists offering fresh perspectives of THE BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE THE BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The exciting exhibition provides a rare insight into the artisticPeter Roy Please join us to celebrate the launch of the fourth annual INVITES YOU TO ATTEND AN EXCLUSIVE VIP TOUR OF WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR INVOLVEMENT skills behind the great conceptual and policy work of 11 of Architect our city – its moods, materials, vistas and languid sub Brisbane Open House. ST STEPHEN’S CHAPEL HOSTED BY THE DEAN OF THE AND GENEROUS SUPPORT OF BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE 2013. Queensland’s leading design professionals. tropical joie de vivre. Shane Thompson The Governor of Queensland Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC CATHEDRAL OF ST STEPHEN, THE VERY REVEREND DAVID PASCOE. will officially launch the event. PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF THIS A limited number of tickets are available at $40 per person. Principal, Shane Thompson Architects YEAR’S EVENT. The ticket cost covers entry to the exhibition launch, the // President, AIA QLD Chapter, and AIA National Councillor 01 02 Queensland University of Technology Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter WHEN: 8.45am for a 9am start 2013 Brisbane Open House Guide Book, and light refreshments. Coaldrake AO is kindly hosting the event which will include a guided Saturday 12 October 2013 WHEN: 6pm to 8pm Szczepan Urbanowicz tour of the new world-leading Science and Engineering Centre. Thursday 24 October 2013 WHEN: 6pm to 7.30pm Architect Meet at the Elizabeth Street entrance to WHERE: Thursday 3 October 2013 ART IN DESIGN WHEN: 9.30am to 11am, Thursday 5 September 2013 St Stephen’s Chapel. WHERE: Ryan’s Private Dining Room Following the VIP Tour, morning tea will be served Amalie Wright WHERE: Room Three Sixty Treasury Casino & Hotel WHERE: Australian Institute of Architects Queensland ChapterLandscape Architect, Architect, Author, Level 10, Y Block (Science & Engineering Centre) at the Francis Rush Centre. 130 William Street 70 Merivale Street Director – Landscapology Queensland University of Technology DRESS: Smart casual Brisbane South Brisbane Gardens Point Campus, 2 George Street, Brisbane RSVP: by Friday 4 October 2013 RSVP: by Friday 18 October 2013 RSVP: by Friday 27 September 2013 EXHIBITION RSVP: by Wednesday 28 August 2013 photography partner Ann Rainbow on [email protected] Ann Rainbow on [email protected] Click here to register Email: [email protected] Phone: 3222 2652 (Catherine Andrews) brisbaneopenhouse.com.au This Must be the Place This Must // Addison © Rex 1 Nocturne // Battersby © Chris

REX ADDISON CHRIS BATTERSBY ARCHITECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT MANAGER – WOOLLAM CONSTRUCTIONS a The construction you put on it Nocturnes The prints in this exhibition come from a series Rex has made over the years Chris returns from the artistic wilderness exploring that old worn out subject, called The construction you put on it. They reflect an interest of his in how the Australian landscape, albeit the landscape of the Brisbane CBD. buildings live in our collective memory. Chris’ interpretation is fresh, funny and full of complex references to Homegame celebrates 100 years of building in Queensland. Rex selected five history, the carbon tax, cosmetic surgery and architecture. His palette over that period (three from Brisbane) that he had a personal connection with. which reflects the light of early evening is muted (as usual) and the paint All fell outside the mainstream “modern environment”. overworked (as usual) but there is plenty to enjoy, with playful shards of The Box Office in this print is at Toogoolawah. Brisbane had many similar colour penetrating most of the work, providing the viewer with hope that suburban “picture theatres”. Pillows are under arms for a comfortable night in the artist can see a light at the end of the tunnel or at least something the canvas slung seats. vaguely resembling a warm glow. The O’Connor Boathouse was on North Quay. It is shown at dusk when the party would have been starting upstairs, while downstairs, the rowing shells were returning. Some might view his approach as too decorative, obsessed with style over content; but that is over simplifying his work, there is far more to it. This Must be the Place is a title Rex liked, originally Lichtensteins. The bike rider is confronted with the Milton Brewery, a hillside of timber cottages, and Mount Coot-tha. Presentations (thank you event and Name tags (lanyards inserts for Volunteer identification (badges, ‘O’ Cutout Shingle Inn Cupcakes Stops on Top – Red Hill looks at the looming presence on the hill of St Brigid’s, the Dod’s Church. The shop, houses and trees build to this crescendo in their own casual way. The William Jolly is a particularly graceful bridge crossing the river – the photography competition awards) VIP tour and volunteers) calico bag and lanyard inserts) view foreshortening and concentrating its curves. Grace is an increasingly uncommon (and unsought) quality. 03 04

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