Architecture
A selection of places from different periods and serving different purposes — some rarely accessible to the public — open their doors during the festival.
Open Door brings together architecture enthusiasts, students, and curious visitors in one discovery program.
A selection of places from different periods and serving different purposes — some rarely accessible to the public — open their doors during the festival.
Curated routes guide participants through different parts of the city, revealing its architectural layers along the way.
A shared experience bringing together those who are curious about architecture and those who share their knowledge and perspectives.
An opportunity to discover the city through its architecture, its stories and the places that shape it.
2026
Test exhibition copy: A sample photo exhibition bringing together architectural moments from the festival.
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Organized by Arkitera with the support of Unigen, the Open Door Architecture Festival will take place between 13–20 October 2026. As part of the festival, participants will have the opportunity to explore the architectural heritage of cities through routes featuring historic landmarks, culturally significant venues, and notable examples of contemporary architecture.
The tours organized throughout the festival will allow participants to experience landmark buildings that have shaped the identity of cities while encouraging them to discover architecture from new perspectives.
Prepared especially for the festival's 5th anniversary, the Open Door Architecture Photography Exhibition will be held at Kurşunlu Han Arthan Gallery from 11–17 November 2026. Curated by Servet Büyükkuşoğlu Akkaya, the exhibition will bring together a selection of photographs taken by participants throughout the Open Door Architecture Festival, preserving and sharing the memories of the festival's five-year journey with visitors.