The windows at Villa Caroisla (<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nickbakerarchitects.co.uk%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Nick Baker Architects</a>) are meant to frame the view outside as though it were a living piece of art.
Villa Caroisla (Ealing, London) —
The windows at Villa Caroisla (Nick Baker Architects) are meant to frame the view outside as though it were a living piece of art.
Hamish Par
<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hogartharchitects.co.uk%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Hogarth Architects</a>-designed Hidden House 's huge finished basement, light-up dance floor and waterfall were featured on the British homes show Grand Designs.
Hidden House (Kensington, London) —
Hogarth Architects-designed Hidden House 's huge finished basement, light-up dance floor and waterfall were featured on the British homes show Grand Designs.
Courtesy Hogarth Architects
This shop conversion from architects <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdaykinmarshall.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">James Daykin and Mark Marshall </a>(who themselves volunteered with Open House London in the early 2000s) is unique in its inclusion of the open window at the front of the house, and its creative dining booth.
Shopfront Apartment (Camden, London) —
This shop conversion from architects James Daykin and Mark Marshall (who themselves volunteered with Open House London in the early 2000s) is unique in its inclusion of the open window at the front of the house, and its creative dining booth.
Courtesy Daykin Marshall Studio
This modernist home from <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guardtillmanpollock.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Guard Tillman Pollock Architects</a> guarantees privacy with carefully placed windows and screens, and high walls around the front and back courtyards.
New House (Hampstead, London) —
This modernist home from Guard Tillman Pollock Architects guarantees privacy with carefully placed windows and screens, and high walls around the front and back courtyards.
Guard Tillman Pollock Architects
It's hard to believe that A Hard Working House, fully renovated by <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanprojectsbureau.com" target="_blank" target="_blank">Urban Projects Bureau</a>, was once dilapidated student flats. It's stunning rooftop patio more than makes up for the lack of green space.
A Hard Working House (Fitzrovia, London) —
It's hard to believe that A Hard Working House, fully renovated by Urban Projects Bureau, was once dilapidated student flats. It's stunning rooftop patio more than makes up for the lack of green space.
Courtesy Open House
Magic Box, designed by Matt Keeler of <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kska.co.uk%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">KSKa Architects</a>, represents the homeowners' desire for a contemporary home with a Scandinavian feel.
Magic Box (Ealing, London) —
Magic Box, designed by Matt Keeler of KSKa Architects, represents the homeowners' desire for a contemporary home with a Scandinavian feel.
Courtesy KSKa Architects
Don't be fooled by this home's dark exterior. The inside is full of light thanks to the massive windows <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lparchitects.co.uk%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Lipton Plant Architects</a> designed for the other side.
Clonbrock Road (Hackney, London) —
Don't be fooled by this home's dark exterior. The inside is full of light thanks to the massive windows Lipton Plant Architects designed for the other side.
Courtesy Lipton Plant Architects
Once a 1930s milk depot, Quay House was converted in 2001 into an architect's studio and home.
Quay House (Southwark, London) —
Once a 1930s milk depot, Quay House was converted in 2001 into an architect's studio and home.
Anthony Coleman/Open House London
But Open House is about more than just residences. London's "Gherkin" is among major London skyscrapers to open. Visitors had a chance to tour the foyer and top of the 40-story, curvilinear landmark.
30 St Mary Axe (London) —
But Open House is about more than just residences. London's "Gherkin" is among major London skyscrapers to open. Visitors had a chance to tour the foyer and top of the 40-story, curvilinear landmark.
Open House London
Internationally, Groupon's colorful offices in Chicago include an Enchanted Forest, a Fun Zone with swing sets, and a giant cat in a spaceship. You can tour the office during Chicago's Open House event, October 18-19.
Groupon (Chicago) —
Internationally, Groupon's colorful offices in Chicago include an Enchanted Forest, a Fun Zone with swing sets, and a giant cat in a spaceship. You can tour the office during Chicago's Open House event, October 18-19.
Courtesy James John Jetel Photography/JJjetel.com/Open House Chicago
The 190 South LaSalle building in Chicago features a richly decorated 40th-floor law library with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of Lake Michigan.
190 South LaSalle (Chicago) —
The 190 South LaSalle building in Chicago features a richly decorated 40th-floor law library with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of Lake Michigan.
Courtesy Eric Allix Rogers
The Creative Arts House in Perth, Australia, is a quirky warehouse affectionately nicknamed the "LoveNest." Open House weekend in Perth starts November 1.
Creative Arts House (Perth, Australia) —
The Creative Arts House in Perth, Australia, is a quirky warehouse affectionately nicknamed the "LoveNest." Open House weekend in Perth starts November 1.
Courtesy David French
A free tour at the Port of Brisbane will let visitors see how an efficient and sustainable port operates. Brisbane will host Open House events October 11-12.
Port of Brisbane (Australia) —
A free tour at the Port of Brisbane will let visitors see how an efficient and sustainable port operates. Brisbane will host Open House events October 11-12.
Open House
The XXXX Brewery will be open during Brisbane Open House. Visitors will gain insight into the 135-year history of the Queensland beer icon.
XXXX Brewery (Brisbane, Australia) —
The XXXX Brewery will be open during Brisbane Open House. Visitors will gain insight into the 135-year history of the Queensland beer icon.
Courtesy Open House Brisbane
Horizontal House is a family home on a slope overlooking the ocean in Thessaloniki, Greece. Its exterior and interior are characterized by modern lines and spheres. Thessaloniki Open House takes place November 14-16.
Horizontal House (Thessaloniki, Greece) —
Horizontal House is a family home on a slope overlooking the ocean in Thessaloniki, Greece. Its exterior and interior are characterized by modern lines and spheres. Thessaloniki Open House takes place November 14-16.
Courtesy Erietta Attali
Made of stone and wood, Solid House in Slovenia features a bookshelf that doubles as stairs to its upper level. Slovenia will host Open House events October 3-5.
Solid House (Karst Pertot, Slovenia) —
Made of stone and wood, Solid House in Slovenia features a bookshelf that doubles as stairs to its upper level. Slovenia will host Open House events October 3-5.
Dekleva Gregoric
This ecological resort in Slovenia was built over an abandoned gardening space. Glamping tents allow guests to live close to nature without sacrificing luxury.
Garden Village (Bled, Slovenia) —
This ecological resort in Slovenia was built over an abandoned gardening space. Glamping tents allow guests to live close to nature without sacrificing luxury.
Courtesy Velika
The design of the Cultural Centre of European Space Technologies in Vitanje, Slovenia, was inspired by the 1928 plan for the first geostationary space station.
Centre of Space Technologies (Slovenia) —
The design of the Cultural Centre of European Space Technologies in Vitanje, Slovenia, was inspired by the 1928 plan for the first geostationary space station.
ure Makovec/AFP/GettyImages
The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass in New York displays pressed glass used in beautiful Tiffany lamps, windows and other works. Open House New York takes place October 11-12.
Collection of Tiffany Glass (New York) —
The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass in New York displays pressed glass used in beautiful Tiffany lamps, windows and other works. Open House New York takes place October 11-12.
Courtesy Richard Goodbody
The joint headquarters of Norway's state rail company and the Gjensidige insurance firm won a major Norwegian architectural award in 2014. Oslo held its Open House event September 12-14.
NSB Group building (Oslo, Norway) —
The joint headquarters of Norway's state rail company and the Gjensidige insurance firm won a major Norwegian architectural award in 2014. Oslo held its Open House event September 12-14.
Courtesy Ellen Haukås