The Timken Museum of Art will participate in Open House San Diego on Friday, March 6, 2020, with a tour at 11:30 and 1:00 pm.
For more information visit the San Diego Architecture Foundation website.
March 6-8: Citywide Architecture and Design Festival Invites Residents to Tour San Diego’s Architectural Treasures
WHAT: The San Diego Architectural Foundation announces OH! San Diego (Open House San Diego) architecture and urban design event on March 6 through 8. This festival offers free tours of nearly 100 locations citywide for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at some of San Diego’s most iconic buildings and places.
Visitors will have the chance to discover some of the city’s newest, never-before-seen buildings, in addition to historic landmarks throughout Downtown, Gaslamp, East Village, Bankers Hill, Barrio Logan, Balboa Park, Point Loma, La Jolla and, new this year, Coronado. Many sites in this year’s event will feature designer-led tours and talks. A juried architectural photography competition will award prizes in a variety of categories.
Opportunities for kids and parents include collaborating with architects to sketch their own versions of architecture at Coronado Clubroom & Boathouse and Wisteria Cottage in La Jolla – Recommended for kids third grade to high school.
WHY: San Diego Architectural Foundation selects each OH! San Diego site for its unique architectural, historical or cultural value. Sites are hand-picked to represent and recognize the region’s contribution to architecture and design. San Diego Architectural Foundation considers design excellence, the innovative use of materials, repurposing of space, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency when selecting the featured sites. The festival promotes awareness of San Diego’s urban environment and sparks discussion about good planning and design and the critical issues facing San Diego.
HOW TO ATTEND: Attendees may pre-register for the event to be entered into a drawing to win custom-designed OH! San Diego exclusive T-shirts. On the weekend of March 6-8, attendees should start at one of the neighborhood hubs where they will receive a free map to navigate the weekend events. Souvenir event guides are available for a $5 donation.
Attendees can see spaces such as architecture and design studios, museums, schools, hotels, high-rises, San Diego Architectural Foundation’s Orchid Award winners and historically designated sites. Nearly 350 trained volunteers will be on hand to assist visitors. Volunteer opportunities are available here.
Most sites will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with open access. Sites at Balboa Park will only be open on Friday, March 6, and all other sites will be open Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8. Some sites will offer scheduled talks and guided tours on a first-come, first-serve basis, while others will require reservations. Most sites are family-friendly and easily accessible by public transit, bike or trolley.
San Diego Architectural Foundation members get advance access for reservation-only sites. A full list of participating sites and public reservations will be available on February 12 at www.sdarchitecture.org/openhouse.
NEIGHBORHOOD HUBS:
OTHER OH! SAN DIEGO HIGHLIGHTS:
o Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (2517 Union Street, San
Diego, CA 92101)
o Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. (868 Fourth Ave, San
Diego, CA 92101) – reservation required
o Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, 1 to 4 p.m. (3445 Ibis Street, San Diego, CA
92103)
o Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to noon (1925 K St., San Diego, CA 92102) –
reservation required
o Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
92037) – free musical and dance performances on Saturday; self-guided tours on Sunday!
o http://sdarchitecture.org/program/openhouse/ o http://sdarchitecture.org/