The City is seeking to commission a local architect, student of architecture, landscape architect, interior designer, artist, industrial designer or multi-disciplinary team to create 1 of 4 warming shelters that will be integrated into Bright Lights Windsor. The commissioned shelter must be installed no later than November 23, 2018. Applicants may apply to construct one or all four of the warming shelters with the deadline remaining firm.
Projects must focus on encouraging a unifying experience of people and represent/reflect our connection to the River and the Land. The final projects must utilize natural resources in construction and take advantage of natural processes in the design to create a heat source and wind barrier for the warming hut.
Eligibility
The competition is open to applicants living in the City of Windsor or within Essex County. Applications may be made by individuals or a group of collaborators (all collaborators must be residents within the region). Multi-disciplinary teams are encouraged to include local architect, student of architecture, landscape architect, interior designer, artist, industrial designer.
Please see Project Guidelines for detailed application and eligibility requirements.
Important Dates
- Deadline for submissions: October 23, 2018 - 3pm
- Winning project announcement: October 25, 2018
- Project installation deadline: November 23, 2018
For general information, call 311. For detailed inquiries, please contact the Michelle Staadegaard, City Events Initiatives Coordinator as follows:
519-253-2300 ext. 2726; email, mstaadegaard@citywindsor.ca