Design Excellence Pocket Book—self guided tour
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Explore a selection of projects that demonstrate design excellence in the City of Melbourne.
This self-guided tour features both public and private projects that contribute to Melbourne’s unique character and urban culture. Selected by senior members of council’s City Design team, the tour encompasses heritage preservation, contemporary architecture, landscape architecture and fine-grain street activation.
Follow the route outlined on the map or take a detour to explore other suggested projects that demonstrate design excellence.
What's On
This self-guided tour explores a selection of award-winning projects—both old and new—that demonstrate how architecture and design has evolved in the city.
Visitors can download a PDF or collect a map from the Open House Melbourne Info Hub to explore sites across the municipality during the weekend and after.
Children's Activities
This is a great self-guided tour for young people who are interested in design and architecture. The suggested route and detours can be explored by children with friends and family.
Images: (1) Melbourne Place. Photo: Kristoffer Paulsen. (2) Collins Place. Photo: Peter Clarke. (3) 80 Collins Street. Photo: J Forsyth.
Important Details
Tour/event summary information
Over the weekend collect self-guided tour maps (while stocks last) from the Open House Melbourne Info Hub outside Melbourne Town Hall, or download a PDF below!
Open House Melbourne Info Hub Open Hours
Friday 25 July 11am—7pm
Saturday 26 July 9am—6pm
Sunday 27 July 9am—5pm
Bookings
No bookings required
Accessibility
Partially wheelchair accessible
Some buildings and spaces nearby like laneways may be difficult to access by wheelchair. Please take care and adjust route as necessary.
