Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority says it is working in partnership with the Miami Center for Architecture and Design, the lead of Open House Miami, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and a host of additional community organisations for this first installment of architectural festival Open House Miami
Miami and Miami Beach area will host the next edition of Open House Worldwide that gathers almost 60 non-profit organisations forming the architecture festival. The event will be held from March 1-2, 2024.
In a press statement, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) says it is working in partnership with the Miami Center for Architecture and Design (MCAD), the lead of Open House Miami, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and a host of additional community organisations for this first installment of architectural festival Open House Miami.
MBVCA says that the alliance will be dedicated to honouring and sharing the history of architecture and design on Miami Beach.
According to the statement, the three-day festival will give attendees access to workshops and behind-the-scenes building tours, as well as opportunities to meet some of Miami and Miami Beach’s world-renowned architects.
The statement adds that there will be complimentary direct access to experience a collection of buildings throughout Miami and Miami Beach, providing opportunities for visitors, local and community members to connect, learn, discuss and debate amongst experts and themselves.
Open House Worldwide is dedicated to making cities more open, accessible, and equitable, says the statement, adding that the network now spans 52 festivals, 29 countries, and 6 continents; from New York to Seoul, Buenos Aires to Maputo, San Diego to Miami.
“As an internationally-recognised event, we are proud to be part of a team that will welcome Open House to the market for the first time, providing an opportunity for new and returning visitors to access Miami Beach’s iconic art deco buildings and signature, architectural landmarks. This marquee experience will join a collection of annual events activated on Miami Beach that positively benefit our city’s hotels, restaurants and local businesses,” says Grisette Marcos, Executive Director of the MBVCA.
The statement says that Open House Miami is set to be only the fourth such event in the US, following New York, San Diego and Chicago.
“At the heart of what makes a destination a great place to visit, is that it first has to be a great place to live, work and play. Open House will provide visitors and our residents alike, a first-time peek behind the scenes of iconic buildings and venues that were not only instrumental in our history but instrumental in building and defining our brand. A true sense of place begins with the places that shape and reflect our spirit and our heritage, both yesterday and today,” says GMCVB President & CEO David Whitaker.
“MCAD looks forward to bringing this event to Miami and Miami Beach which, we believe, will add a new component to our city’s place in the world as an architecture enthusiast’s destination,” adds MCAD’s Executive Vice President Cheryl Jacobs.
MBVCA says travellers and locals can anticipate to discover signature architecture and hidden gems on Miami Beach through Open House Miami in 2024.
