ONGOING restrictions and the newly announced Victorian Government Roadmap have contributed to the Open House Bendigo program scheduled for Saturday,October 23 and Sunday, October 24 being postponed.
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A full program of tours, workshops and events was originally planned to launch in early October.
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Buildings such as the Bendigo Law Courts, the Bendigo TAFE Revitalisation Project and the Beehive Building, as well as Ulumbarra Theatre and MacKenzie Quarters were due to be included.
The Centre for Architecture Victoria and Open House executive director Fleur Watson said organisers instead plan to deliver a 'full-scale and inclusive program' in 2022, "for all Victorians to enjoy".
"As restrictions ease further, we eagerly anticipate coming together in-person for Open House Bendigo to deliver an inclusive and meaningful program for all Victorians to enjoy in 2022.
"Concurrently, we are pleased to take part in Open House World Wide online once again, and look forward to a global conversation uncovering diverse housing models at a time where access to well designed and affordable housing in Victoria continues to be critical issue for our community."
Ms Watson said with many exciting ideas in motion, the decision to delay the program and opt for an in-person experience allows for a bigger and brighter Open House Bendigo in 2022.
The Centre for Architecture Victoria and Open House Melbourne will take part in the Open House Worldwide Festival slated for December 2021 with a focus on innovative, climate-conscious residential design and equitable approaches to housing - the official program dates to be announced soon.
Replicating the 'Open House experience' online, the worldwide public program returns for a second year since its inaugural event in 2020 featuring transnational conversations with project experts as they share different housing models and solutions in current use today.
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Peter Kennedy
Peter has worked in a variety of senior leadership roles within the local media industry across more than three decades, and enjoys being part of a team committed to keeping Bendigo up to date with the latest news and sport.
Peter has worked in a variety of senior leadership roles within the local media industry across more than three decades, and enjoys being part of a team committed to keeping Bendigo up to date with the latest news and sport.
