Warming Huts v.2027: Art + Architecture Competition on Ice is now open for entries!
Warming Huts: Art + Architecture Competition on Ice, an art and architecture competition now is opened for entries for 2027 inviting all architects, students of architecture, landscape architects, interior designers, artists and industrial designers who have a proven portfolio of design to participate.
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Warming Huts: Art + Architecture Competition on Ice, an art and architecture competition now is opened for entries for 2027 inviting all architects, students of architecture, landscape architects, interior designers, artists and industrial designers who have a proven portfolio of design to participate.
Warming Huts is an open competition, supported by the Manitoba Association of Architects. Started in 2009, it has been melding world-class design and art with Winnipeg’s famous winters. The competition has seen entries from across the globe and caught the attention of international architecture publications and awards, as well as admiration from newspapers such as the New York Times.
The huts or installations are placed along the Nestaweya River Trail at The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba. 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
Up to $1,000 is available for accommodation expenses and up to $2,500 is available for airfare. All travel expenses are only applicable to foreign teams.
Results is expected to be announcement on December 2026.
Eligibility
This competitions is open to all architects, students of architecture, landscape architects, interior designers, artists and industrial designers who have a proven portfolio of design work. Intention of this competition to foster and encourage the formation of multi-disciplinary teams.
Benefits
The budget for the creation and construction of each project is $16,500 (CAN). Three teams will be selected as winners. Winning entries will be placed along the Nestaweya River Trail located on the Assiniboine and Red rivers in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
This budget is divided in the following fashion:
➜ up to $3,500 for the designers’ honorarium
➜ up to $7,500 (including taxes) for the purchase of materials and/or the employment of consultants necessary for the realization of the project. This budget is managed jointly by The Forks and the designer
➜ up to $4,000 for labour costs for the construction of the project
➜ up to $1,500 for Construction Management conducted by The Forks
Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.
