A highly anticipated event
in the city’s architectural calendar, Open House Lagos is a unique celebration
of the buildings, places and spaces where we live, work and play. It provides
an opportunity to see, explore and learn about Lagos’ amazing architecture and
design over one weekend.
With over twenty buildings
opening their doors to all, Open House Lagos selection will showcase
beautifully designed residences, innovative infrastructure projects and
prestigious civic buildings all for free.
The showcase is scheduled
to take place from Friday 29, April to Sunday 1, May 2016. Focusing on the
importance of good design in creating and sustaining a vibrant city, it is a
unique opportunity to know on a first hand basis what makes Lagos the great city
it is today while creating a platform to be inspired by the power of
architecture in transforming the quality of our lives.
Open House Lagos tells the
story of progressive growth of architecture in Lagos, exploring the diverse
historical buildings we have protected for years while unravelling contemporary
designs. Lagos citizens will find out more about issues that are relevant to
their local area - from the design of homes to the impact of climate change,
and the role of architects and contemporary design in revitalising a city.
Highlights of Open House
Lagos include: access to some of newest, most innovative constructions in West
Africa and many homes of modern and classical architectural distinction.
Visitors can also join in themed bus tours led by well-informed, trained tour
guides and take home festival memorabilia including the limited edition
festival guide.
The Open House Worldwide
Family brand was created in 2010, connecting a community of over 30 cities who
organise annual events with the same model, and an audience of over 1 million
people who participate in Open House events across the globe. The concept's
success is due to it acting as an exemplary model of engagement with a city's
citizens, and a step towards bridging the gap between experts and users.
Well-designed buildings and
public spaces are vital in creating and sustaining a vibrant city and Open
House Lagos will enable the wider community to become more knowledgeable,
engage in dialogue and make informed judgements about the architecture of their
city.” – Victoria Thornton OBE (Founder and Director of Open City / Open House
Worldwide
“Open House Lagos is first
of its kind in Africa. Architecture in creative sector we have not been known
to work in extensively in Nigeria. We have been privileged to gain access to
buildings that truly demonstrate the best of Lagos architecture. We look
forward to welcoming everyone to the weekend’s festivities for Open House Lagos
2016.” Ojoma Ochai, Director Arts, British Council Nigeria.
ABOUT OPEN HOUSE
The Open House concept was
founded in 1992 in London by Victoria Thornton, with the aim of fostering a
better understanding of architecture and the built environment outside the
profession.
To reflect the ever growing
number of cities adopting the concept around the world, the Open House
Worldwide Family brand was created in 2010, connecting a community of over 30
cities who organise annual events with the same model, and an audience of over
1 million people who participate in Open House events across the globe. The
concept's success is due to it acting as an exemplary model of engagement with
a city's citizens, and a step towards bridging the gap
between experts and users.
For more information,
please visit
Website:
www.britishcouncil.org.ng/uk-nigeria-2015-16/open-house
Twitter: @openhouselagos
Instagram: openhouselagos
Press information contact
Esther Ordia at esther@bobbytaylorcompany.com
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