A day in the life (in the Arctic)
Arctic life. An experience unique in and of itself, yet, not entirely different from that of southern Canadian living. As the Arctic provides a highly…
Dallin Chicoine
Living in the North
Over the past six weeks — and for the next six and a half months — I have embarked on a co-op work term placement…
The downtown density dilemma
Winnipeg should strive for accessible living of all types. Whether it be single or family living, our downtown should be able to accommodate residents at the barest of minimums. Further, Winnipeg should seek to build a stronger sense of character and consistency in our urban identity and provide a more meaningful execution of communal programming that works with our seasonal variation. Ultimately, we need to redefine Winnipeg.
Reimagining downtown Winnipeg
At the start of the academic term, my architecture studio had undertaken the challenge of designing pavilions for the Graham Avenue Transit Mall. Starting with a thoughtful intention of repurposing and redefining the uses of abandoned machinery found at the Salvage Supermarket, our next step was to define a flexible intervention that would encourage better engagement with the public.