Lisboa Open House 2014
Hosted by cities
such as London, New York or Buenos Aires, this initiative was created in 1992
by Victoria Thornton in order to make spaces of architectural and cultural
significance known to a wide audience. The number of participating cities
throughout the world is increasing but always with the same premise, to open their
doors during a weekend, in an annually event.
It arrived
in Lisbon in 2012, by initiative of the Trienal
and since then it has been gathering a great deal of fans. In its first edition
all expectations were exceeded: 13,918 visits in a route which included 54
locations.
This route
is a unique opportunity to visit and discovery spaces that demonstrate the
decisive role of architecture in the lives of citizens, an event for the
general public which allows to get to know our history through visits commented
by a dedicated team of volunteers or by the authors themselves. From palaces to
private homes or from schools to churches, this weekend one can discover places
that only become accessible to the public during these 2 days.
In this 3rd
edition, Lisboa Open House, will take place on the weekend of the 11th
and 12th October, in 27 new locations, with a total of 70 spaces.
An extensive
program of courses and guided visits is accessible, in this edition. The selection
of spaces is based not only on the cultural and architectural importance but
also on the variety of types and eras. From Parque das Nações to Algés,
from Tejo river to Avenidas Novas,
from Mouraria to Benfica.
Every space
in the route has free entry and, on each site, there is a large team of
volunteers present to provide information, counseling and to escort the visits.
Most sites do not require reservation and so the visits are arranged by order
of arrival. However, due to their characteristics, some sites do require a pre-booking,
which must be made by phone, email or online, according to the information on
each space’s page.
Two nearby spaces included in the route are Theater D. Maria II and the Roca Lisboa Gallery.
Find out more about all spaces at Lisboa Open House 2014.
The doors
are open: enter and be part of this experience!
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