ON THE DOCKS Free Architecture Competitions

ON THE DOCKS

JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
The Alexander Docks remain fenced off and abandoned but the city has announced plans to begin public discussions on how to re-purpose the space.
170607 – Wednesday, June 07, 2017.

BRIEF

The intent is to involve citizens in urban potentials of the underused and/or abandoned spaces of Winnipeg. Through a community based ideas competition, people will be encouraged to come up with imaginative solutions for the site. There are no limitations to the ideas, and explorative ideas are encouraged.

IDEAS COMPETITION & THE COMMUNITY
By giving the voice to the community, people are able to take ownership and provide their ideas to a platform that emphasizes a shared collective of ideas. The Alexander Docks have become one of these derelict spaces in which the local community has the opportunity to voice their ideas of how it could be better used. Located along the Red River, there is even greater opportunity to link the downtown with access to the river. We’re posing this question to the community – what type of public space would most benefit the site? All proposals will be on display and continue the conversation of how to develop the docks area. Submissions will also be sent to the City of Winnipeg to show just how invested Winnipeggers are in our public spaces. Think big; use your imagination; think about what the space and downtown could really benefit from on the site.

There is a lot of potential in our city, so why not dream big.

SCHEDULE

Competition Launch March 6, 2018
Questions Deadline April 15, 2018
Submission Deadline April 24, 2018 (Midnight CST)
Event + Exhibition May 25, 2018

AWARDS

FEES

FREE TO ENTER! One complete submission per concept. Each submission is to use the downloadable board and add to it. Organizers reserve the right to not include fully completed submissions as outlined below. All submissions will be displayed in a manner that the organizers see fit.

JURY

PAUL JORDAN
THE FORKS NORTH PORTAGE PARTNERSHIP

Paul Jordan is the Chief Executive Officer of The Forks North Portage Partnership. He has been responsible for all physical operations and programming of the Forks, involved in capital developments and planning, and instrumental in the creation and implementation of Target Zero, The Forks’ environmental vision to reach zero carbon emissions throughout the site.

Having a passion for the continued development of Winnipeg, Paul has also been active in the creation of waterfront access projects, which have led to multiple initiatives within the city.

Dan Lett
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Since arriving in Winnipeg, Dan has worked at Free Press bureaus covering every level of government — from city hall to the national bureau in Ottawa. And he has seen some stuff.

Dan’s principal beat now is politics, but he also dabbles in justice and youth sports. He also devotes time to programming content at the Free Press News Café.

Mike Pagtakhan
WINNIPEG COUNCILLOR, POINT DOUGLAS WARD

Immigrated from the Philippines at the age of 3, and has lived in Winnipeg, for 43 years. Councillor Pagtakhan graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology and Native Studies in 1991. In 2002, he attained his Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada, as well as his Certified in Management (CIM) diploma from the Canadian Institute of Management.

ZEHPYRA VUN
DESIGN QUARTER WINNIPEG

Zephyra Vun is the Executive Director of Design Quarter Winnipeg, and also Founder + Owner of anARCHI design, a multi-disciplinary design and art studio in Winnipeg’s Exchange District, participating in architecturally inspired art projects, and curator of various public art events and exhibitions. Receiving her Masters of Architecture Degree in 2011 from the University of Manitoba, Vun is an ambassador for accessible art and design, and strives to advocate inclusive public engagement with these creative disciplines.
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DAVID PENSATO
EXCHANGE DISTRICT BIZ

Executive Director for the Exchange District BIZ, David Pensato’s connection to the area stretches back to his teenage years in the early ’90s, when he regularly visited the fledgling, alternative shops and eateries, browsed through the galleries and occasionally took in a movie at Cinematheque. Prior to his current role, David served as a brand strategist, public engagement professional and strategic planner for a broad range of projects in both the private and public sectors, including several city and community building initiatives