The architectural festival Open House Slovenia will open doors to new and renovated architectural projects, as well as important cultural heritage buildings throughout Slovenia, from April 12 to 14, marking its fifteenth year.
The purpose of the festival, throughout its years, has remained true to its basic mission—to raise awareness among the general public about the values ​​of well-designed spaces and to present examples of the best practices in contemporary architectural production as part of Slovenian culture and national identity. Through personal experiences in quality architecture, the festival enables a broader understanding of architecture and designed spaces, highlighting their importance for quality living.
Experts in the field of architecture and design, Blaž Budja, Maša Cvetko, Dean Lah, and Maja Stamenković comprised a professional jury that selected this year's festival programme from the submitted projects.
During the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to explore more than 70 projects across the entire country. They will be able to visit private apartments, single-family houses, renovations, educational and cultural institutions, as well as business and tourist facilities.
In Ljubljana, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the residential neighbourhood Dolgi Most II, social housing Rakova Jelša II, community centre Golovec, and the Biotechnology Hub of the National Institute of Biology. The doors will also be open at the Nuclear Reactor Institute Jožef Stefan – TRIGA. As part of the festival, visitors will also have the opportunity to see the projects Bohinj Kindergarten and the Covering of the Remains of the Church of St. John the Baptist in Žiče Charterhouse and Temporary Lapidary, which were shortlisted for the EU Mies Award 2024.
In alignment with the Open House Europe cooperation project, the festival adopts the theme "Architecture of New Opportunities," focusing on promoting inclusivity for all individuals and interest groups within built and designed spaces. It addresses questions of equal opportunities and new possibilities for living, working, education, living, and development of the entire society, all living beings, and nature with the aim of seeking answers about coexistence that good architecture can enable, promote, and protect.
In the festival programme, various thematic projects will be highlighted, promoting accessibility and enabling community development. The festival will also feature thematic tours and workshops targeting different audience groups.
The entire programme of the Open House Slovenia 2024 festival is published on the Open House Slovenia website. Registrations for tours and guided visits are mandatory. Visitors can sign up for tours on the website from April 3, 2024, onwards.
Open House Slovenia is part of Open House Europe, a cooperation project co-funded by the European Union. The project seeks to embrace a more inclusive debate about architecture and strengthen the role of architecture as a positive change-maker addressing relevant social and environmental challenges. For more information about the project, visit openhouseeurope.org.

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Open House Athens, the renowned architectural event, proudly marks its 10th anniversary this year. Scheduled for Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, the festival returns with over 70 participating buildings and a number of engaging parallel activities, made possible by the sponsorship of Elvial.
As part of the Open House Europe programme, this year's edition of Open House Athens will highlight the theme of accessibility and inclusion throughout the festival.
Open House Athens offers free architectural guided tours with the goal of fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of architecture among the public. These tours provide a glimpse into the city's exceptional private and public spaces. Hundreds of devoted volunteers, sponsored by Allianz, will guide the tours throughout the festival and provide thousands of visitors with an opportunity to interact with the city and learn more about its architectural heritage.
The main event, Open Tours, features 76 buildings across Athens, showcasing a mix of public and private spaces, museums, residences, and more. Tours are free of charge and no booking is required.
In addition to guided tours, Open House Athens hosts a series of competitions, including Open Photo, Open Vote, Open Your Map, and more, inviting active participation from visitors and enthusiasts. Visit openhouseathens.gr for detailed information.
Open House Athens 2024 takes place under the auspices and with the funding of the Ministry of Culture and Sports and under the auspices of the Municipality of Athens.
Open House Athens is part of Open House Europe, a cooperation project co-funded by the European Union. The project seeks to embrace a more inclusive debate about architecture and strengthen the role of architecture as a positive change-maker addressing relevant social and environmental challenges. For more information about the project, visit openhouseeurope.org.

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