Warming Huts: An Art + Architecture Competition On Ice 2023
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The huts or installations are placed along the Nestaweya River Trail at The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba (www.theforks.com). The Forks is located in downtown Winnipeg, at the junction of the Red River and the Assiniboine River. The intersection of the two rivers historically has made the area a popular meeting place for over 6,000 years. In recent times, the site has developed into a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, with over four million visitors annually.
In winter, the rivers are also used as an alternate route to access downtown by foot, bike, skates and skis. There are opportunities for curling, hockey and much more. With many access points, the Nestaweya River Trail, is a link between communities in Winnipeg. The River Trail is regularly groomed and monitored for any safety concerns. There will also be extra security at night in an attempt to prevent people from loitering or damaging the huts.
Weather in Winnipeg during the months of January and February can be extremely cold with temperatures reaching below – 30C. Teams are encouraged to engage the effects of solar radiation, wind chill, and the constantly shifting landscape of the snow-covered river. The depth of the ice on the Assiniboine and Red River at the end of January can be as deep as 1 meter thick.
Eligibility for the 2023 Competition:
This call for entries is open to all architects, students of architecture, landscape architects, interior designers, artists and industrial designers who have a proven portfolio of design work. It is the intention of this competition to foster and encourage the formation of multi-disciplinary teams.
Submission Requirements:
Teams are asked to login into the competition site at: www.warminghuts.com
Teams are required to register by following the prompts at www.warminghuts.com/login. A unique registration number will be generated by the warminghuts.com server and a confirmation email with the registration number will be sent to the contact person of the team.
Deadline for Submission:
The deadline for submission to the Warming Huts Competition:
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 2:00pm CST.
Jury
Kevin LOEWEN
Graham HOGAN
Richard KROEKER
Clare MACKAY
Sasa RADULOVIC
Bob SOMERS
Johanna HURME
Michael SCATLIFF
The jury reviews every project and through a process of elimination selects ten projects for scrutiny. From the list of
ten finalists, the top five will be ranked in order and the three highest ranking projects will then undergo a technical
review. Based on the outcome of the technical review, the winners will be declared. NB: Team information is not
provided to the jury until after the projects are ranked. This is referred to as a “blind” jury.
The jury comprises of a rotating group of five of the original jurors who include professional architects, designers, and artists. Three guest jurors representing the broader local community and one student from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Architecture or Fine Arts who was previously involved in the Warming Huts will be selected each year.
Winning entrants will be notified and requested to develop construction drawings for submission to a technical
committee. Design development will involve input from the technical committee to ensure that construction is feasible and within budget.
ten finalists, the top five will be ranked in order and the three highest ranking projects will then undergo a technical
review. Based on the outcome of the technical review, the winners will be declared. NB: Team information is not
provided to the jury until after the projects are ranked. This is referred to as a “blind” jury.
The jury comprises of a rotating group of five of the original jurors who include professional architects, designers, and artists. Three guest jurors representing the broader local community and one student from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Architecture or Fine Arts who was previously involved in the Warming Huts will be selected each year.
Winning entrants will be notified and requested to develop construction drawings for submission to a technical
committee. Design development will involve input from the technical committee to ensure that construction is feasible and within budget.
Partners
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Rewards
Honoraria
$2 493Accommodation and Airfare
$2 493Up to $1000.00 for accommodation expenses and up to $2500.000 for airfare.
Timeline
America/Winnipeg
Submission starts
The deadline for submission to the Warming Huts Competition
Submission ends
The deadline for submission to the Warming Huts Competition
Jury
Jury Review
Results
Winner Announcement
Publications & Exhibitions starts
Teams travel to Winnipeg, Final Construction Period, Ceremony, Multiple Events
Publications & Exhibitions ends
Teams travel to Winnipeg, Final Construction Period, Ceremony, Multiple Events
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