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HotBox by Michaela MacLeod and Nicholas Croft (Toronto, Canada)
Photo: Eamon MacMahon 

WINTER STATIONS WARMS UP TORONTO’S WATERFRONT FOR THE WINTER

Winterstations
20/2/2015-20/3/2015
 
We are pleased to announce that in this, our inaugural year, we received just under 200 submissions produced by over 400 people from 36 countries around the world. Thank you to all of the artists who helped make this year's competition a rousing success. The quality of entries was so high that it made the jury's deliberation a difficult but inspiring task. A major worldwide press release complete with images and additional information will follow Tuesday January 13, 2015. In no particular order, the winners for the 2014-2015 competition are as follows:

Posted 26 February 2015

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Driftwood Throne by DM Studio (London, UK)
 
Driftwood Throne used the concept of reused timber to transform the modest lifeguard stand from a simple, discreet metal object into a strong, faceted sculptural form that provides seating and shelter from the winter wind. 
 
Sling Swing by WMB Studio (London/Liverpool, UK)
 
Sling Swing presents a playful take on how the iconic deckchair might adapt itself to the cold winter months, meant to huddle beach goers together in pockets of warmth. The colourful canvases evoke a sense of summer beach nostalgia, while the breeze ensures a continuously animated installation.
 
HotBox by Michaela MacLeod and Nicholas Croft (Toronto, Canada)
 
HotBox mimics the typology of the ice house traditionally used in northern climates, heightening the contrast between inside and outside and allowing visitors to experience warmth through visual, auditory, tactile, and associative means.
 
Wing Back by Tim Olson (New Hampshire, USA) 
 
Wing Back appropriates the tall, swept typology of a wingback chair, to create an over-sized seating structure designed to gather people together. The tall wall provides shelter from northern winds and a central fire ring will provide warmth in the depths of winter.
 
Snowcone by Diana Koncan and Lily Jeon and the Department of Architectural Science, Ryerson (Toronto, Ontario)
 
Snowcone mimics the protective organic form of the pinecone and marries it with the simple, effective technology of the native igloo. Snowcone was the winning project of a design charette held within the Department of Architectural Science to chose the fifth Winter Station, in addition to the four other winners. 
 
Streetcar is the presenting sponsor for Winter Stations alongside supporting sponsors including Rockport Group, Urban Capital, Urbancorp, Worsley Urban Partners, Zen Homes, Reserve Properties, the Glen Condo, Ontario Association of Architects and Fieldgate Homes. In partnership with City of Toronto, the Beach Village BIA, Design Exchange and DeClute Real Estate Inc.
 
The installations were fabricated by Zone Six Design Build, Alexandre Wilson and Alan Johnston of atelieronefive.com, Vir Prasad of Sunrise Carpentry, Mosher Originals, Four By Eight Sign Services Inc. and the Ryerson Architectural Science Program.

Snowcone by Diana Koncan and Lily Jeon and the Department of Architectural Science, Ryerson (Toronto, Ontario)
Photo: Eamon MacMahon 

Wing Back by Tim Olson (New Hampshire, USA) 
Photo: Eamon MacMahon 

Driftwood Throne by DM Studio (London, UK)
Photo: Eamon MacMahon 

Sling Swing by WMB Studio (London/Liverpool, UK)
Photo: Eamon MacMahon 

COMPETITION BRIEF
Although the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto is a summer long festival of colour and pageantry, this is not true of the winter months. This year we begin what we hope will become an expanded annual celebration of Toronto's winter landscape, focusing on the intersection between land and water.
We are beginning with the Kew, Scarborough and Balmy Beaches located in the heart of the Beach community, broadly located south of Queen Street East, between Woodbine and Victoria Park Avenues. Located on the beach between the Leuty Lifeguard Station and the Balmy Beach Club are five evenly spaced metal life guard stands. These utilitarian structures are to be used as the armature or foundation for pieces of public art. The pieces are temporary installations and need to be able to withstand the rigours of Toronto winter weather. They are to be installed February 16, 2015 until March 20, 2015.
This is an open international competition, welcoming artists, designers, architects and landscape architects.
We have chosen a theme of Warmth this year. Competitors are asked to create installations anchored to the lifeguard stands which can add among other things, colour, movement and humour to the landscape. It is hoped these installations will engage the audience in a dialogue with designers and their intent. There is no limit to the size of the installation, but please note that included in the jurors instructions will be durability and constructability.
Winning teams will spend time in Toronto during the last phase of construction and for the activities surrounding the opening. These events include an opening party at the Balmy Beach Club and a speaking engagement at Toronto's Design Exchange, where the team's entry and portfolio will be exhibited. This will provide opportunities for citizens of Toronto to engage directly with the designers, as well as to encourage the students of various design schools in the city to meet with them. Members of the design team will be expected to meet with media to explain their designs and ideas.
Ryerson University Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science will lead a team of students to create an installation for one of the stands.
 
THE LIFEGUARD STANDS
Each individual lifeguard stand is basically identical to the others. They are sturdy steel pipe structures to which your installation is to be fastened. The method of fastening is up to each competitor however it may not result in any damage to the structure. As this is the off season for use, there are few restrictions on covering the stations, the three exceptions are: the shepherds' hook, the lifesaving ring and any emergency signage.
Please assume minimal security during the event and the possibility of vandalism or simply wear and tear from the curious. There will be no power or utilities available. Proposals should indicate how materials may be disposed of or recycled at the end of the display period. Please designate on your entry if your design is specific to one particular station or could be any of those identified in the brief.
 
APPROVAL PROCESS
Once the Jury has met and determined a short list of entrants, a technical review of the finalists will be conducted in order to ensure the constructability of the projects. Those on the shortlist will be assigned a construction team lead by a project manager, chosen by the organizers to produce the appropriate working drawings in order to ensure that the construction is feasible and within budget. This collaboration will take place from December 10, 2014 to January 7, 2015. The final winners will be announced January 8, 2015.
All construction will be carried out in Toronto by firms selected by the organizers and overseen by the entrant, the project manager and the construction team. The entrants chosen to participate in this competition agree to work to the schedule established by the organizers.

All five installations will be on display until March 20, 2015.
Kew/Balmy Beach
Toronto, Ontario M4E 1A7, Canada
toronto.ca

CONTACT
For all questions related to this competition please contact: info@winterstations.com
 
THE ORGANIZERS
RAW Design http://rawdesign.ca/
Ferris + Associates http://www.ferrisassociatesinc.com/
Curio http://www.curioartco.com/



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