Visual
Stories
Every year, Open House Europe launches an international open call for visual stories, encouraging participants to share their views on architecture and reflect on the Annual Theme through photography, film, drawing and other visual art forms. The selected Visual Stories become an exhibition and travel across Europe to various Open House Europe partner organisations. Additionally, selected works are featured in a printed publication and online.
Open House Lisbon 2023. Palácio Do Grilo. Photo by Hugo David © Courtesy of Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisboa
Visual Stories' Catalogues
Explore selected Visual Stories catalogues from 2023, 2024 and 2025 in exhibition catalogues!
Gallery
The “Present through the Past” window
Nantia Kalogeropoulou
Seeing the modern Thessaloniki city forms through the “openings” of its Past.
Reflection of an incredible sunny day on the magnificent marble pavement of the Government House (Konak) of Thessaloniki.
Spray Dryers in FIX
SOTIRIOS PAVLOS ARTOPOIOS
Spray Dryers in Thessaloniki’s FIX Old Brewery
Changes in times
Maria Kitsikoudi
In this building, a 13th century Christian Orthodox church of Saint Catherine today, we see the new addition of vitraux windows.
Open future
Mazaraki Maria
A little piece of urban landscape from today or from tomorrow: light, nature, lines, giant, fake, wild, concrete.
My eyements of thess history
Kalliopi Zimera
A few moments of history and architecture through my eyes…through my point of view .
A thess journey on a sunny day different than usual! A day full of light and knowledge ❤️
Koi fish in the air?
Eftychia Paltsidou
This chandelier in the lobby of Excelsior Hotel reminded me of koi fish floating gracefully. Heritage, like these fish, can be alive, dynamic, and evolving — not just preserved.
Its curves, light, and shape reflect Thessaloniki’s past and present coexisting, forming a bridge to the future. This photograph captures Future Heritage, showing how tradition and modernity meet, letting the city’s legacy float forward into tomorrow.
Footnote on koi symbolism: Koi fish represent longevity, luck, and sustainability, and their movement embodies living heritage — evolving while staying rooted.𓆝 𓆟 𓆞
Thessaloniki
THEODOROS KOUZOUFIS
Thessaloniki
Old & New
Antigoni Poursanidou
Thessaloniki has a rich and long history, showcased by the various structures, while its currently evolving into a modern city. Thus, future heritage are not only the buildings of the previous centuries, but also the architectural creations of today.
Industrial Thirst
Dimitra Ioannidou
The industrial evolution of water supply in Thessaloniki
Open House Thessaloniki November ‘25
K.N
My favorite pics of an inspirational tour during Open House Thessaloniki!