OTTAWA, October 14, 2025 – The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), in partnership with Parks Canada, is pleased to announce the six multidisciplinary teams selected to advance to Phase II of the 200-Block Banff Avenue Redevelopment Project design competition.
Following a rigorous pre-qualification process that attracted exceptional interest from the architectural community, Parks Canada received 44 complete submissions from multidisciplinary teams during the open application period from June 26 to August 12, 2025. The tender was publicly posted on CanadaBuys and amplified through Parks Canada and RAIC platforms.
Over the past month, an evaluation team comprising Parks Canada representatives and RAIC professional advisors, overseen by an independent third-party fairness monitor, carefully assessed all submissions using criteria outlined in the pre-qualification documents.
The six teams advancing to the One-Stage Design Competition are:
Alison Brooks Architects
EVOQ + Ryder
KENGO KUMA & ASSOCIATES + Paul Raff Studio
KPMB Architects
Revery Architecture
Stantec Architecture
Each team is eligible to practice in Alberta and demonstrates strong Canadian representation. These interdisciplinary teams bring together diverse expertise, including Indigenous knowledge weavers and visitor experience specialists, reflecting a deep commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and cultural awareness.
Competition Timeline
The one-stage conceptual design competition officially launches today, with the six teams having 7.5 weeks to develop and submit conceptual design proposals for the 200-Block Redevelopment Project.
Winning proposals must demonstrate design excellence, heritage conservation, environmental sustainability, and adaptability for implementation, while thoughtfully balancing historical context, project vision, and policy frameworks with a strong focus on visitor experience and connection to place.
Phase II will conclude in December 2025, followed by engagement periods and jury deliberation. The design competition winner will be announced in spring 2026.