Sunday 10 November 2019
10 am – 4 pm
5 residential homes
Explore through self-guided tours two Robin Boyd designed homes, his childhood home The Robins, and two other residential designs by Walter Burley Griffin and Peter McIntyre, which respond to the materiality, landscape, place and the Australian lifestyle Boyd identified as the best qualities for a modern generation of homes.
See images of the included projects here
TOUR 5 HOUSES + SPECIAL ENTRY FEE FOR TRENDALL CENTRE (purchased separately)
General $85.00 + $25.00
Friend $70.00 + $20.00 total
Student $50.00 + $20.00
Student Friend $35 + $15.00 total
- All houses are self-guided tour
- Details containing the address details of all properties will be issued by email on Friday, 8 November to the email used when purchasing tickets
- Open Day tickets must be pre-purchased.
- Tickets for individual properties are not be available
- Trendall Centre is a separate ticket. Book early as this event is expected to sell out – ticket numbers are strictly limited.
Trendall Centre tickets can be purchased here
Design Insight tickets with architects involved in the restoration and renovation of the Open Day houses can be purchased here
By purchasing a ticket you agree to adhere to the following terms and conditions:
Entry to all residences will only be allowed with your allocated ticket and you will need to give your name at the door
- Entry to residences will require visitors to be able to navigate steps
- You will be required to remove your shoes before entering each residence
- All children under 16 must be under the supervision of an adult
- No large bags or backpacks
- No smoking anywhere on the properties
- No eating or drinking inside residences
- No pets allowed on premises
- Do not use the furniture
- Do not touch or handle ornaments and objects inside residences
- Bathroom and kitchen facilities are not to be used
- Do not open cupboard or wardrobe doors
- Do not enter rooms with closed doors
- Keep doorways, passageways and stairwells clear. Move efficiently up and down the staircases – if the stairs are being used, please stand aside to await your turn
- Do not interfere with any plant material in the garden areas
- Follow any instructions given by RBF volunteers
- Tickets can only be purchased in advance and are non-refundable