The architecture of our city is a reflection of our culture.

The buildings we design and build today, and those we protect, will form our future heritage and define the Melbourne of tomorrow. Our city explains our past, represents the present and offers insights into our future.

Each city, no matter where it is located, represents the society that has formed it. The built environment reflects our needs and desires, our successes and failures. Melbourne is no different; our city is a snapshot of our specific culture and values. Although often imagined as being static, the city is in fact, under closer scrutiny, continuously evolving.

You can explore the city in a multitude of ways to discover Melbourne’s fascinating past and its rapid civic, commercial and industrial development. We all have the ability to enhance the quality of our urban environment by engaging with our city. Open House Melbourne provides a unique opportunity for the community to better understand the legacy of good design and its role in our future.

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