On a site visit to One Room Tower on one of two tours being run on Saturday morning, we will explore the notion of ‘productive city’ and how small-scale projects can enhance liveability and resilience in communities. This project by Phorm Architecture in collaboration with Dr Silvia Micheli & Antony Moulis is cross-disciplinary in nature, simultaneously urban artefact and residential utility.

As part of Brisbane’s Architectural Intelligence event, architect, urban designer and teacher Peter Richards will deliver a sketching workshop in Brisbane’s West End on Thursday afternoon. “Sketching is a great way to carefully observe the place you are in and the way that people occupy that place” he contends.

One of Saturday morning's tours at Brisbane’s Architectural Intelligence event will take attendees to architect John Ellway’s Terrarium House, a home created by bringing together layers of memories from the owners’ childhoods and travels.

Following our afternoon fringe events or for those just arrived in town, please join us at the Brisbane Brewing Co West End, who will host us for the Thursday Community Dinner (buy your own).

Since 2005, Brisbane Brewing Co has been more than just an independent brewery—it’s been the heartbeat of local beer in Brisbane. They didn’t follow a trend. They started one, opening the doors to Brisbane’s Original Brewpub and putting fresh, locally brewed beer on the map.

On Saturday morning there will be two tour options - visiting either civic or residential & art sites. Steendijk Architecture’s Green House, an innovative reworking of an historic Queenslander, will form part of the latter.

Green House is by name and by nature a finely resolved balancing act.  Longevity was front of mind; the building should endure for at least another century. There is a long-term strategy for the site, and in concert the spaces were designed to be flexible and adaptable, with materials and finishes chosen for their low-maintenance and robustness.

On Thursday afternoon, Malcolm Middleton OAM LFRAIA, Board Chair of Brisbane Open House and former Queensland Government Architect will host an immersive exploration of Fish Lane, one of Brisbane’s most dynamic urban precincts. This guided tour offers a rare opportunity to uncover the stories behind its evolution—from a once-forgotten laneway to a thriving cultural hub brimming with creativity, energy, and character.

The tour will set off from the Glasshouse Theatre, taking in Brisbane’s new bus station and Whale Mall. In Fish Lane, visitors will discover striking murals, innovative public art, and the architectural transformations that have shaped its identity, learning how Fish Lane has become a canvas for artistic expression, a gathering place for the community, and a shining example of Brisbane’s evolving urban landscape.