Open House Dublin 2024, Architecture Festival

This year, the Open House Dublin festival of architecture holds a mirror to Dublin, inviting you to debate and discuss all that you see, hear and feel. From the harbour to the home, from October 12–20, join in the tours, conversations, exhibitions, studio visits, workshops and more. There are opportunities to access our built environment and bring people together to talk, learn, listen, experience and enjoy architecture.  

Locally, there is the prospect of developing outdoor play ideas at a workshop in the Samuel Beckett Community Centre or joining an architect-led tour of the Dún Laoghaire Baths, winner of the Architectural Review (AR) Public Awards 2024. You could take part in one of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour walks, the exhibition in the dlr LexIcon and join in the Dún Laoghaire Harbour discussion on 19 October. The ‘Bringing Back Homes - Creative and Sustainable Ways to Revitalise Old Buildings into a Home’ event will showcase four examples of vacant buildings that have been transformed into new homes. 

Welcoming the announcement of the programme of events for Open House Dublin 2024, An Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Councillor Jim O’Leary commented:

“Open House Dublin is a calendar highlight in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown each October because of the wonderful opportunity it gives people, including children and families, to discover, explore and enjoy aspects of local architecture and the built environment in a fun and invigorating way. I encourage everyone to join in the wonderful line-up of free events that will be taking place next month.”

Frank Curran, Chief Executive, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, said: 

“We’re looking forward to once again opening up our buildings and spaces for everyone for the Open House Dublin festival of architecture this October. Open House Dublin will not only connect people with new and historic buildings, public spaces and civic amenities in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, but importantly, it will also encourage people to think about the places they encounter as they go about their daily lives from different perspectives.”

Andrée Dargan, County Architect, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, said: 

“Open House Dublin is an opportunity to look at current and future aspects of architecture and urban design. It provides an opportunity to find out about real and practical topics, such as ways to revitalise vacant buildings into new homes, sustainable building practices and making people-centred public spaces, all of which are relevant to the civic life and community development of your local area.”  

Pre-booking is required for all events on openhousedublin.com

Local Programme Highlights    

Saturday 12 October - Junior and Family events  

Wildlife Safari in Marlay Park https://openhousedublin.com/locations/wildlife-safari-in-marlay-park/   

Interactive Augmented Reality Park Experience in Marlay House Interactive Augmented Reality Park Experience - Open House Dublin 2024
Dún Laoghaire Town Hall Tour Dún Laoghaire Town Hall Tour - Open House Dublin 2024

Create Your Own Treasure Chest Workshop Create Your Own Treasure Chest Workshop - Open House Dublin 2024

Make Your Own Seabird Workshop Make Your Own Seabird Workshop - Open House Dublin 2024

Wish You Were Here! Dún Laoghaire Harbour Postcards Wish You Were Here! Dún Laoghaire Harbour Postcards - Open House Dublin 2024

Sunday, 13 October - Junior and Family events  
Workshop: Ideas for Outdoor Play and Recreation for Children and Teens in Samuel Beckett Community Centre Drop-In Workshop: Ideas For Outdoor Play And Recreation For Children And Teens - Open House Dublin 2024

Family Walking Tour – Architrek: Dún Laoghaire https://openhousedublin.com/locations/family-walking-tour-architrek-dun-laoghaire/
 

Friday 18 October – Building Tour

The Gatehouse – Georgian Modern Home https://openhousedublin.com/locations/the-gatehouse/

Saturday 19 October - Building Tours 
Carnegie Library in Dún Laoghaire Tour   https://openhousedublin.com/locations/carnargie-library-dun-laoghaire/
Explore the Sandycove Martello “James Joyce Tower”  Explore The Sandycove Martello Tower. “James Joyce Tower” - Open House Dublin 2024

Eurofound, Loughlinstown House https://openhousedublin.com/locations/eurofound/

Reimagining George’s Place – Revitalising through Reuse https://openhousedublin.com/locations/reimagining-georges-place-revitalising-through-reuse/

Harbour Master’s Lodge https://openhousedublin.com/locations/harbour-masters-lodge/

Saturday 19 October - Walking Tours 
King Laoghaire Monument https://openhousedublin.com/locations/king-laoghaire-monument/   
To the Lighthouse – a tour of the West Pier  https://openhousedublin.com/locations/to-the-light-house-a-tour-of-the-west-pier/
How the East Pier defines Dún Laoghaire from the Crimean War to Samuel Beckett   https://openhousedublin.com/locations/how-the-east-pier-defines-dun-laoghaire-from-the-crimean-war-to-samuel-beckett/
Dún Laoghaire Baths Tours  https://openhousedublin.com/locations/dun-laoghaire-baths-tours/
Ballyogan Square Housing Tour https://openhousedublin.com/locations/ballyogan-square-social-housing-development/

 
Saturday 19 October – Talks & Conversations in dlr Council Chamber 
Bringing Back Homes - Creative and Sustainable Ways to Revitalise Old Buildings  https://openhousedublin.com/locations/bringing-back-homes-creative-and-sustainable-ways-to-revitalise-old-buildings/
Dún Laoghaire Harbour - Current Uses and New Opportunities  https://openhousedublin.com/locations/dun-laoghaire-harbour-current-uses-and-new-opportunities/

Saturday 19 October – UCD workshop

Common Ground: Campus, Community & Climate, https://openhousedublin.com/locations/common-ground-campus-community-and-climate/

Saturday 19 October – Open Studio

Open Studios: Aughey O’Flaherty Architects https://openhousedublin.com/locations/open-studios-aof-architects-west-lane/

Sunday 20 October  
Coastal Mobility Route (CMR) Cycle Tour  https://openhousedublin.com/locations/coastal-mobility-route-cmr-cycle-tour/

Explore the Sandycove Martello “James Joyce Tower”  https://openhousedublin.com/locations/explore-the-sandycove-martello-tower-james-joyce-tower/
Lis na Carrig House and Gardens https://openhousedublin.com/locations/lis-na-carrig-house-and-gardens/