The invitation to participate in the Warming Huts contest is open to architects, architecture students, landscape architects, interior designers, artists, and industrial designers who possess a confirmed portfolio of design work. The goal of this contest is to stimulate and encourage the formation of interdisciplinary teams.
The cabins or installations will be placed along the Nestaweya River Trail in the The Forks area, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Forks is situated in the center of Winnipeg at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. Historically, this river crossing made the area a popular meeting place for over 6000 years.
Recently, this location has become attractive to tourists and local residents, hosting over four million visitors annually. In winter, the rivers are also used as an alternative route for accessing the city center on foot, by bicycle, ice skating, and skiing. Curling, hockey, and other sports events are held here.
Thanks to multiple access points, the Nestaweya River Trail serves as a link between Winnipeg communities. The trail is regularly checked and monitored for safety issues. Additionally, extra security will be provided at night to prevent people from being left unattended or cabins from being damaged.
The climate in Winnipeg in January and February can be extremely cold, with temperatures dropping below minus 30°C. Teams are advised to consider the effects of solar radiation, the feeling of cold, and the constantly changing landscape of the snow-covered river. The ice thickness on the Assiniboine and Red Rivers in late January can reach one meter.
Information about the contest is available for download. The application deadline is set for October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Participation in the contest is free of charge.
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