Eligibility for the 2026 Competition:
This call for entries is open to all architects, students of architecture, landscape architects, interior designers, artists and industrial designers who have a proven portfolio of design work. It is the intention of this competition to foster and encourage the formation of multi-disciplinary teams.
Site:
The huts or installations are placed along the Nestaweya River Trail at The Forks in 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 over 6,000 years. In recent times, the site has developed into a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, with over four million visitors annually.
In winter, the rivers are also used as an alternate route to access downtown by foot, bike, skates and skis. There are opportunities for curling, hockey and much more. With many access points, the Nestaweya River Trail, is a link between communities in Winnipeg. The River 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.
Weather in Winnipeg during the months of January and February can be extremely cold with temperatures reaching below – 30C. Teams are encouraged to engage the effects of solar radiation, wind chill, and the constantly shifting landscape of the snow-covered river. The depth of the ice on the Assiniboine and Red River at the end of January can be as deep as 1 meter thick.
Submission Requirements:
Teams are asked to login into the competition site at: www.warminghuts.com
A unique registration number will be generated by the warminghuts.com server and can be referenced on your contact information page.
The unique registration number must be clearly located on each page that is submitted to the competition.
The entries must be sent electronically as PDF files not exceeding 5MB each. Entries must be submitted in English. Entries shall include TWO (2) documents as follows:
1. Design Submission Sheets
• Page One (11” x 17” or A3): Project Summary (include registration number)
o A 150-word text describing the concept and presenting the experience offered to the visitors
o Layout of selected images & drawings describing the project
• Page Two (11” x 17” or A3): Images & drawings (include registration number)
o Four main views or elevations of the hut indicating size and specific indication of materials (entrant is free to choose the scale)
o A perspective showing the hut in its entirety
2. Team Information Sheets Four (4) page maximum, (8.5”x11” or A4)
• Name of the project followed by your unique registration number (this number must also appear on each Design Proposal Sheet)
• Design team member names with brief CV
• Name of contact person, including contact coordinates
• A 100-word description of the team, highlighting the strength of this multidisciplinary association
• Artist Information: Name, location, and date of recent publications, exhibits, or performances
• Architect Information: Name of Professional Association to which the architect or intern member is registered
• Four images of selected projects for which team members have been responsible, followed with a brief description of each project
• This information will be withheld from the jury until the final selection of winners. It will only be used to verify that winning teams include artists and registered architects or interns
To submit your design proposal, go to https://www.warminghuts.com/competition/current-year.
The deadline to receive proposals electronically is Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 2:00pm CST.
