Open House Perth 2016 provided an opportunity for the author, a wannabe architect and photographer, to tour buildings in their city and be inspired by their architecture, design, and use of light. On the first day, they got lost but still appreciated buildings not on the official tour. The second day went better as they explored how different architects incorporated natural light per the philosophy of Tadao Ando. The author was grateful to organizers for the chance to admire the work of architects, engineers, and others who contributed to the featured structures.

1. Open House Perth 2016
Through the eyes of a Wannabe.

2. On the first day: We got lost, in our own city….
• Decided to make the most of it regardless.
• After all there is many more magnificent buildings that was not on
display.
• In the words of minimalist architect: Tadao Ando.
• “I don’t believe architecture has to speak too much. It should remain
silent and let nature in the guise of sunlight and wind.”
• The second day we were more successful.
• Thank you to the organizers and volunteers. Open House 2016 was
absolutely inspiring to a wannabe architect slash photographer with a
total admiration for the architects of these great buildings – including
also the structural engineers, interior designers and drafting teams.

3. “In all my works, light is an important controlling
factor.” Tadao Ando
• So I searched for light.

4. “You can’t really say what is beautiful about a
place, but the image of the place will remain
vividly with you”. Tadao Ando.

5. Architecture is the very mirror of life. You only have to
cast your eyes on buildings to feel the presence of the
past, the spirit of a place; they are the reflection of
society.” I.M. Pei