Open House Dublin 11-13 October 2019
Open House Dublin 11-13 October 2019
Open House Dublin has finished for 2019. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success! In 2020 we celebrate 15 years so save the date and sign up to our newsletter for updates.
OPEN HOUSE DUBLIN 9-11 October 2020
Explore Ireland’s Biggest Architecture Festival with over 150 free tours & events! Buildings that aren’t usually accessible to the public and buildings to architectural merit open their doors for one weekend, with architectural tours provided by expert guides.
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Sustainable Living
A Bank of Ireland event in association with Open House Dublin. If you are building or renovating, join us with Dermot Bannon, to hear from a range of professionals providing expert tips on how to make your house more sustainable, design aware and economically efficient. Take the next steps to a better future.
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How Does It Work?
It works through a simple but powerful idea: showcasing outstanding architecture for everyone to experience. Buildings that aren’t usually accessible to the public and buildings of architectural merit open their doors for one weekend, with architectural tours provided by expert guides.
Read MoreTop Tips for 2019
It’s a busy weekend, with plenty of things to see and do, so to make sure you get the most out of the festival, here are some top tips for your Open House Dublin (OHD) weekend!
View all tips!Director’s Welcome
Over the past 14 years the Irish Architecture Foundation has introduced thousands of people to the architecture of their city through a simple and powerful idea called Open House Dublin. Demonstrating some of Dublin’s most progressive historical, contemporary and future-facing ideas in architecture and city-making. 155 significant commercial and civic buildings, private homes, infrastructure and landscape projects will open from 11-13 October.
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Volunteer with OHD
Are you a fan of Open House? Would you like to be part of it?
Get involved and volunteer with us!
Volunteering during Open House Dublin is a great opportunity to give back to your community, gain experience, and make new friends.
Sign up to be an OHD Volunteer now!
Sign me up!Peter McVerry Trust
Open House Dublin is collaborating with Peter McVerry Trust by offering all proceeds of the Open House ‘Text to Donate’ button to their cause.
Read MoreFunders, Sponsors & Partners
Without our funders, sponsors and partners, we would not be able to organise Ireland’s largest architecture festival. Therefore we would like to cordially thank the following organisations:
Read MorePeople like you make Open House Dublin possible!
Open House Dublin is presented by the Irish Architecture Foundation (IAF): a non-profit arts organisation that communicates the value of architecture.
Support the IAF as an individual or a company. Our supporters make a huge difference to our programme and what we deliver to our audience of all ages.
IAF Friends are the heart of what we do. Becoming a Friend means that we can continue to grow and create more innovative and exciting events that keep Architecture at the forefront of Ireland’s cultural landscape. IAF Friends Plans start at €30 and are designed to make sure you never miss out. Choose the IAF Friends Plan that suits you and enjoy the benefits of being part of one of Ireland’s most exciting and original cultural organisations.
You can become a Friend or a Sponsor, donate or consider leaving a legacy. Find out more about the options below.
Become a Friend of the IAF Donate/Sponsor/LegacyFriends enjoy perks which include: beating the OHD queues, private tours, partner discounts; and limited-edition IAF publications and prints. Architects can also claim structured CPD at all IAF events.
Sustainable Living
A Bank of Ireland event in association with Open House Dublin. If you are building or renovating, join us with Dermot Bannon, to hear from a range of professionals providing expert tips on how to make your house more sustainable, design aware and economically efficient. Take the next steps to a better future.