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Meet the architects, builders and homeowners behind some of the buildings that opened their doors for Sunshine Coast Open House 2026. This year marked the tenth anniversary of Sunshine Coast Open House, celebrating sustainable and inclusive design across the region. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a success, and to all who … More >

Capture the buildings, gardens and people of Open House for your chance to win $1,000. If you have a passion for architecture, gardens and the built environment, the Sunshine Coast Open House 2026 Photography Competition is your chance to share how you see the region. Take your photos during the program, between Friday 16 and … More >

Good design works for the planet and for people of every age and ability. This year’s Open House program shows what that looks like in our region. Sustainability and inclusion are often discussed separately. One is about energy, water and materials; the other about access, wellbeing and belonging. The theme of Sunshine Coast Open House … More >

Celebrating Creativity: Announcing the Winner of the 2025 Sunshine Coast Open House Photography Competition The Sunshine Coast Open House team is delighted to announce the winner of the 2025 Photography Competition — and to extend a huge thank you to everyone who took part this year. Once again, the competition received an inspiring collection of … More >

Architecture, heritage, design, and innovation come alive this October as Sunshine Coast Open House 2025 invites you to step behind the doors of some of the region’s most remarkable spaces. Running from 10–19 October, this free annual festival celebrates the buildings, places, and people that make the Sunshine Coast unique. From historic homesteads and artist … More >

In psychology, resilience is defined as the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences. An alternative definition which might be better suited to buildings, is an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. One of the best examples of building resilience in Noosa Shire is the Majestic Theatre in Pomona. For … More >

The Sunshine Coast came alive this winter with The Curated Plate, Queensland’s signature food and drink festival, which ran from 25 July to 3 August 2025. Over ten days, the festival celebrated the region’s growers, producers, chefs and culinary innovators, with events scattered across the coast and hinterland. From beachside dining to farm-to-table experiences, it … More >

The Sunshine Coast is celebrated for its beaches and sparkling ocean views, but just a short drive inland lies another world entirely: the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, a place of mist-shrouded peaks, deep forests, and picturesque towns. While the coastline has grown rapidly over the past few decades, the hinterland has retained its unique character — … More >

The Sunshine Coast’s architectural landscape reflects over a century of adaptation—first to environment, then to population growth, tourism, and more recently, sustainability. From early settler structures to contemporary civic buildings, architecture here has always been closely tied to lifestyle, climate, and community needs. Early Settlement and Colonial Architecture Before European arrival, the Sunshine Coast was … More >