Warming Huts: An Art + Architecture Exposition 2012 / Huttes chauffantes : Exposition d'art + architecture 2012
2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada- Architecture for culture, research, sport or leisure
- Building
- Pavilion
Warming Huts v. 2012 is launching a Call for Proposals to select design teams to create three (3) new, unique shelters for the Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail (ACURT), on the Assiniboine River, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The shelters will be installed along the world's longest skating trail (www.rivertrail.ca) between the end of January, and the beginning of March, 2012.
The competition has no specific theme, however submissions will be judged on the success of the shelters response to the cold, the wind, beauty, and tectonics. This year teams will be required to design huts that fit onto specifically fabricated 'skids'.
The huts will be placed along the skating trail following the final week of construction. The completion of the construction of the huts will be held at The Forks, 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 millennia. In recent times, the site has developed into a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
In winter the Assiniboine River is also used as an alternate route to access downtown by foot, bike, skates and skis. There are opportunities for curling, hockey and much more. There are many access points onto the trail along the river. The skating 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.
(From competition program)
The competition has no specific theme, however submissions will be judged on the success of the shelters response to the cold, the wind, beauty, and tectonics. This year teams will be required to design huts that fit onto specifically fabricated 'skids'.
The huts will be placed along the skating trail following the final week of construction. The completion of the construction of the huts will be held at The Forks, 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 millennia. In recent times, the site has developed into a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
In winter the Assiniboine River is also used as an alternate route to access downtown by foot, bike, skates and skis. There are opportunities for curling, hockey and much more. There are many access points onto the trail along the river. The skating 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.
(From competition program)