In 2014, the SA Chapter will be partnering with the Open House Adelaide in delivering the program. This presents the profession with a unique and valuable opportunity to engage with the public around the architecture of Adelaide. Through story telling about our processes, our buildings, and our connections to our environments, the community can better understand what we as Architects do. There are a number of ways you and your practice can get involved by:

Becoming an Open House Adelaide sponsor or practice partner. A variety of sponsorship and partnership packages are available and can be tailored to meet your needs. Download a copy of the Practice Partner proposal.

Opening a building/studio during the weekend. We are looking for buildings/studios in the Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide to participate in the event. You would be required to open during the weekend (it is possible to open on only one day) to present people with a deeper understanding of design and architecture. Ideally this would be through a guided tour, although permitting self-guided tours is also possible. You can submit an expression of interest of your building on the Open House Adelaide 2014 website

Volunteering during the weekend. The event requires volunteers to welcome visitors and to assist building owners. In some cases this may require providing tours and information to visitors.

Promoting the event to your network. The more people who participate in Open House Adelaide, the larger the conversation it will generate. More people thinking and talking about architecture and design can only be good for the profession.

Participating in the Open House Adelaide Symposium. The Friday before the Open House Weekend (2 May) a symposium will be held which will explore the theme Adelaide’s future heritage: conversations that matter.

Please contact us at the SA Chapter on 8402 5900 or sa@architecture.com.au to discuss your involvement.