26 + 27 October 2019 Free Architecture Weekend openhousebendigo.org Presented by Open House Melbourne and the City of Greater Bendigo OPEN CITY BENDIGO OPENCITY BENDI GO OPEN CITY BENDIGO OPEN CITY WELCOME FROM THE CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO MAYOR THE CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO IS AGAIN PROUD TO SUPPORT THE OPEN HOUSE BENDIGO EVENT. As Mayor, I often hear residents and visitors to Bendigo Open House Bendigo also reminds us about the liveability comment on our incredible buildings, so this weekend is of our city, and how buildings create a sense of place and a great opportunity to satisfy our curiosity and take a look pride in where we live. inside some of our most beautiful and iconic buildings. I hope you enjoy this wonderful, free opportunity to learn Open House Bendigo is a celebration of both our more about our magnificent buildings and celebrate both heritage and striking modern architecture, and is a our past and present. way for us all to further appreciate the buildings that feature on our streetscape. MARGARET O’ROURKE I am delighted this year’s event has expanded to include buildings in Eaglehawk and Castlemaine, as our wider Cr Margaret O’Rourke city and region are rich in examples of great architecture. City of Greater Bendigo Mayor JOIN US ON 26+27 OCTOBER 2019 Due to an extremely positive response to the inaugural The Open House Weekend is built on generosity: Open House Bendigo in October 2018, we are excited to the generosity of the building custodians, homeowners, be back in 2019 and to also announce our return in 2020. volunteers, partners, and of the visitors. We were buoyed by how the City of Greater Bendigo We could not be in Bendigo without the generous and Bendigonians embraced the event, as not only support of the City of Greater Bendigo. The Weekend a celebration of architecture and the city, but also is also supported by Creative Victoria, Department for as a vehicle to think and speak about the future of Land, Environment, Water and Planning, the Heritage their city through its built environment. We look forward Council of Victoria, and in-kind partners La Trobe Art to continuing a meaningful partnership with the City Institute, Efront, Coleby Consulting, Zilla & Brook of Greater Bendigo, one that we hope will have a lasting Publicity and GoGet. impact on the city. Thank you to our architects and building hosts for This year, we have 27 buildings opening their doors, contributing to what has shaped upped to be another with 12 new to program and five special residential rich and full program. architecture tours. Our open-access model will allow I would like to take a moment to thank Victoria Bennett people to experience Bendigo through a design lens, and Brianna Carroll, the hard-working Open House from the outstanding private homes including Kooroork team who have put together the 2019 program. House II by e+ Architecture, significant heritage redevelopments including the Mining Exchange We do hope to see you out and about on Saturday Building and architecture tours by Y2 of Ulumbarra 26 and Sunday 27 October. Theatre, through to landscape architecture tours by Oculus of the Bendigo Hospital development. We also have a number of special events and a full day of talks EMMA TELFER and screenings at the La Trobe Art Institute. Open House Melbourne Executive Director ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY PRESENTING PARTNERS SUPPORTING PARTNERS INKIND PARTNERS Open House Bendigo programming exists on the land of the people of the Dja Dja Wurrung. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the wider community and beyond. Indigenous sovereignty has never been ceded in Australia and we try to be mindful of this in everything we do, given our focus on the modern built environment. 2 OPEN HOUSE BENDIGO EVERYTHING WEEKEND 26 + 27 OCTOBER YOU NEED TO 10AM – 4PM KNOW ABOUT OPEN HOUSE BENDIGO IS A FREE EVENT THAT WELCOMES AUDIENCES INTO SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS AND SITES ACROSS THE CITY. THE WEEKEND INFO HUB MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WEEKEND BENDIGO VISITOR CENTRE SPECIFIC OPENING HOURS AGE RESTRICTIONS The 2019 Open House Bendigo Weekend runs This means that the building is not suitable for certain 10am–4pm, on Saturday 27 + Sunday 28 October. age groups, please refer to individual building listings for Before deciding on what to visit please check details. specific opening dates and times, as some buildings are only open for one day or only during specific times. PHOTOGRAPHY RESTRICTIONS OPEN ENTRY, SELF-GUIDED = NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED There may be restrictions or no photography allowed at these buildings, please be advised by volunteers This means you can take a self-guided tour and building staff. of the building during listed opening hours. Take the day at your own pace! WEBSITE + SOCIAL MEDIA OPEN ENTRY, GUIDED = NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED Across the Weekend we’ll be using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to post queue updates and navigational tips, Some buildings will be offering timed guided tours and to respond to your questions. You can also you can join on the day. Please check tour details use the hashtag to post your in the building listings for times and frequency. #openhousebendigo own updates, share photos, and connect with us. PRE-BOOKED TOURS = BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL START YOUR DAY HERE! Facebook: @openhousemelbourne Nearly all buildings are self-guided or guided, Find your Open House Info Hub and friendly Bendigo Twitter + Instagram: @openhousemelb however some buildings have pre-booked tours Visitor Centre staff in one handy spot. Fully restored to #openhousebendigo due to their limited capacity. Pre-booked tours require its former glory in 1986, this treasured grand old dame a small $5 commitment fee to reserve your place. VOLUNTEERS continues to provide a warm welcome to all, just as it Many volunteers generously give their time to help you would have over 125 years ago. Bookings open on Monday 14 October experience the Weekend. Volunteers are there to assist you at 8.30am. WHAT’S ON ADDRESS with information about how to access buildings, openhousebendigo.org Self-guided tours available 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo 3550 what is nearby, provide you with printed programs, during the opening hours. Speak There are no other booking options available, and to answer general enquiries. with Open House volunteers ACCESS Fully accessible, pram so please be prepared. If you need assistance using for recommendations and pick Look for the bright pink vests and friendly smiles! up your Open House Bendigo accessible, all ages online systems, please have a family member or program. PHOTO friend there with you. These tours are always in high GETTING AROUND OPENING HOURS Courtesy of City of Greater demand, please check details via our website and Bendigo Saturday 26 + Sunday 27 sign up to our newsletter before you book, as we Find transport recommendations in the transport section October, 9am–5pm REFERENCE don’t want you to be disappointed. of each building listing. We list the closest public transport, 01 TOUR TYPE either tram, bus or train stop, no more than 10 minutes Open Entry, Self-guided WAIT TIMES walking distance. Some buildings can only take limited numbers at a time, or they may be very popular. Wait times GOGET can vary, so be sure to ask our friendly volunteers. Visiting from Melbourne? Why not book a GoGet to get you to Bendigo – you can book for as little as an hour and LIMITED MOBILITY ACCESS fuel is included. GoGet have provided an exclusive offer for attendees including a free sign up to GoFrequent (valued at The Open House Weekend is a chance to celebrate the This indicates the building is not wheelchair accessible $55) and 15% discount across Open House Bendigo, using city, challenge your opinion about different architectural or suitable for people with mobility requirements. You may the code OHM15. Visit openhousemelbourne.org/top-tips- styles, build your knowledge about Bendigo’s history, and not be able to access all or some of the site. for-open-house-bendigo/ for more information. arm yourself with information about future developments Please call us on 03 8648 8612 if you would like to discuss that will impact the city. access requirements GoGet is proud to support Open House Bendigo as the new transport partner. FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT: Open House Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 8648 8612 Website: openhousebendigo.org 3 BEEHIVE BUILDING BENDIGO MINING EXCHANGE DBG PROJECTS (BUILDER) WITH WILLIAMS BOAG ARCHITECTS 2018 CHARLES WEBB 1872 BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO SEE THIS 1872 BEAUTY RECENTLY RESTORED AND RETURNED TO ITS FORMER GLORY. Recently returned to its former glory after extensive works by builder DBG Projects and Williams Boag Architects. Similar in style to Melbourne’s Royal Arcade and by the same designer Charles Webb, the Beehive was once a hotel, a mining exchange, a restaurant, office and function space. The current development uncovers the rich layers of use by removing most of, if not all of the 1920s’ and 1950s’ changes, revealing key features of the original building. WHAT’S ON NOTES Visitors will access the newly Expect queues. This site is under completed arcade including construction, some areas may the second story for timed not be accessible, wear covered self-guided tours. Expect this shoes. Access to the upper floor building to be busy. Arrive early by stairs only. to avoid disappointment. TRANSPORT OPEN Stop 2: Vintage Talking Trams. Saturday 26 + Sunday 27 Or use GoGet carshare and October, 10am-4pm receive a 15% discount, see p.3 for details.