Brisbane, like other big cities around the world such as London, New York and Rome opens up its buildings both historic and modern to viewers once a year during the Open House weekend. If you have a love of architecture and history, this is the event for you! You will find that it broadens your knowledge, and increases your awareness of the wonderful built environment that surrounds us in beautiful Brisbane. Mr Pickings is a building designer, so I can very proudly say that his influence on the buildings of Brisbane in its own small way is profound, and reflects his love of design. This love for the built environment of course has rubbed off on me over the years!
Last year I was one of the 500 volunteers who helped to support this event, and this year will see me once again giving my time to this worthwhile and fascinating free-of-charge, annual experience. You can check out the details of the weekend
here. Make sure you allow yourself lots of time, and plan out your day as there is a lot to see! Hope to see you there.
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| Very popular ABC Brisbane Centre at Southbank |
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| Spring Hill Baths |
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| Eco-Sciences Precinct |
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| QUT Science & Engineering Centre |
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| Translational Research Institute |
(Permission by Open House Brisbane to use these images in this post)
(This post is in line with my advertorial policy. I have not been paid to write this article. I was asked to consider putting up a post, and I have done so as I am a keen fan of this scheme!)
Ooh has Mr Pickings worked on any of these buildings? That must be quite a thrill to see his work!
ReplyDeleteI don't think any of his designs are in the Open House scheme this year but he has worked on some iconic buildings like La Boite theatre, and a historic home which was originally designed by an important female architect in Brisbane, amongst many other homes around the traps.
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