About us
What is Gold Coast Open House?
Gold Coast Open House (GCOH) is modelled on Open House Worldwide, the largest celebration of the urban landscape in the world.
Our free festival program highlights the extraordinary local buildings, places and spaces that shape our city and lifestyle. led by a committee of local architects, our program includes building tours, walking tours, panel discussions, special events, digital content and more.
Gold Coast Open House is a not-for-profit Incorporated Association run by a volunteer committee of dedicated architects, built environment professionals and Gold Coast citizens.
Our commiTtee
Gold Coast Open House is delivered by a dedicated volunteer committee of architects, designers and other local professionals.
- Christopher Cumming, BDA Architecture (Chair)
- Francis Greenman, H+H architects (Treasurer)
- Paul Burton, Emeritus Professor of Urban Planning & Management, Griffith University (Secretary)Committee Members
- Mark Bagguley, Assistant Professor, Abedian School of Architecture, Bond University
- Amy Degenhart, degenhartSHEDD & BubbleUp Director
- Allen Lucini, Senior Architect, City of Gold Coast
- Jemima Rosevear, City of Gold Coast, Manager City Design & City Architect
- Joe Snell, Director, Studio Snell
- Dr. Anna Svensdotter, State Manager, Australian Institute of Architects, Queensland Chapter
- Brian Toyota, Senior Teaching Fellow, Abedian School of Architecture, Bond University
- Teresa Wuersching, Program Advisor, Master of Architecture, Griffith University
- Lily Chan, Architect, City of Gold Coast
Our patron
Her Excellency The Honourable Dr Jeanette Young AC PSM
Governor of Queensland
Our Vision
To increase engagement between design professionals, residents and visitors through the promotion of both the contemporary and historical architectural and design attractions of the city.
To promote public awareness of the diverse range of professions who contribute and collaborate in creating and protecting Gold Coast’s architectural and design attractions.
To be a not-for-profit organisation, separate from political ties and professional institutions, established to organise the Open House event. The organisation must be part of or involved within architecture or the built environment sector.
To provide free entry to all buildings taking part in the Open House and no mandatory charge to be made to building owners to participate.
