Mull
Active Member
Mods, can we get a poll on this thread!
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Banff Visitor Center Redevelopment
- Thread starter DougB
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DougB
Senior Member
I know design is subjective but this competition did something right as all of the entries are solid
adamyyc
Senior Member
1 - Is fine, but it could honestly be a pavilion on the side of the TransCanada Highway. I don’t picture a lot of people being drawn to it outside of using the washrooms.
2 - This feels like an Iroquois longhouse (which is obviously geographically out of place). I don’t love the exterior roof design, but obviously love the dramatic interior that it facilitates. I don’t think this is quite my favourite, but I do think this one would probably offer Parks Canada the best shot at an additional revenue stream, because I can see the space being used regularly for events.
3 - Might be the most unique and ambitious design, but is probably too fragmented. I also think it has the best exterior public space/landscaping.
4 - This one could easily win because it checks all the boxes, but it’s also the most corporate/sterile design.
5 - See #1. I would check out the taxidermy grizzly on my way to the washroom.
6 - What the hell is even that?
Overall, I like 3 best, but it seems impractical. I think 2 or 4 will likely be the winner.
2 - This feels like an Iroquois longhouse (which is obviously geographically out of place). I don’t love the exterior roof design, but obviously love the dramatic interior that it facilitates. I don’t think this is quite my favourite, but I do think this one would probably offer Parks Canada the best shot at an additional revenue stream, because I can see the space being used regularly for events.
3 - Might be the most unique and ambitious design, but is probably too fragmented. I also think it has the best exterior public space/landscaping.
4 - This one could easily win because it checks all the boxes, but it’s also the most corporate/sterile design.
5 - See #1. I would check out the taxidermy grizzly on my way to the washroom.
6 - What the hell is even that?
Overall, I like 3 best, but it seems impractical. I think 2 or 4 will likely be the winner.