Mass Timber Innovation and Design Center , Vancouver / Kanada

 

Design Unlimited

 

British Columbia’s forestry strengths and progressive codes put Vancouver at the forefront of tall timber. At Prospect Point—Stanley Park’s highest lookout over the First Narrows and Lions Gate Bridge—propose a Mass Timber Innovation & Design Center that turns research and prototyping into public knowledge. Pair exhibition galleries, design studios, code/testing labs, and open-air mock-up yards, organized as welcoming indoor–outdoor rooms.

 

Let every joint teach: light-touch pavilions, porches, and shaded courts threaded through meadow and forest to preserve trees, protect soils, and frame views to Burrard Inlet and the bridge. Link the campus to Raccoon Trail and Bridle Path with accessible spurs, trail-edge learning nodes, native planting, and park-calibrated wayfinding.

 

Target a high-performance building with a credible pathway to net-zero operations. Prioritize low-embodied-carbon assemblies in responsibly sourced mass timber, efficient spans, and design-for-disassembly. Integrate rainwater capture, bioswales, and durable, repairable envelopes for coastal weather to deliver a clear, legible structure and a generous public experience—an elegant, low-impact landmark for B.C.’s mass-timber future.

 

Grand Prize: $5,000 + Certificate + Publication

2nd Prize: $1,000 +  Certificate + Publication

3rd Prize: $500 +  Certificate + Publication

Honorable Mentions (Up to 7): Certificate + Publication

 

Early-Bird Registration ends: Dec 31, 2025

Standard Registration: Jan 1 – Apr 26, 2026

Late Registration: Apr 27 – May 24, 2026

Final Week "Rush": May 25 – 31, 2026

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026

Jury Review: Jun 1 – 18, 2026

Results Announcement: Jun 28, 2026