Multiplex Design Competition
COMPETITON LAUNCHED!Expression of interest deadline is October 7, 2024. |
The District of Squamish is hosting a Multiplex Design Competition. The competition is one of the actions outlined in the Squamish Housing Action Plan and is funded by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Housing Accelerator Fund.
In addition to receiving a cash award, the winners of the competition will be credited with the design of plans which are recognized as being appropriate for use in specific neighbourhoods of Squamish, depending on the Flood Construction Levels. These plans will be identified in District information regarding multiplexes as carefully considered designs for Squamish properties; the intention will be to connect property owners with designers of those plans who will have the opportunity to sell those plans to a broader customer base.
VIEW the Multiplex Design Competition Brief
Design Competition Categories
There are three design competition categories:
- Second Storey Dwellings
- Elevated Dwellings
- Ground Level Dwellings
Design Competition Timeline
Awards - $10,000 First Place Prize for Each Category
First, second, and third place winners for each of the three categories will be selected by members of the District of Squamish Advisory Design Panel.
- First place winners for each of the three categories will receive a cash prize of $10,000.
- Second place winners for each of the three categories will receive a cash prize of $2,000.
- Third place winners for each of the three categories will receive a cash prize of $1,000.
First, second, and third place designs will be identified promoted as award winning designs through District of Squamish channels. Members of the public will have access to contact information for the designers of the winning plans for each of the categories.
Ownership of the design plans will be retained by the designers, who will be able to sell the designs to members of the public.
Benefits of Participating
- Design promotion by District with contact information for the architect/design team.
- Recognition of winning designs which are identified as suitable for use in specific areas of Squamish.
- Involvement in supporting innovative, diverse and attainable housing within the District of Squamish.
A FAQs page on the competition page will be developed below as questions are asked by applicants