Centennial Square Pop-Up

February 1, 2017

About the Design Competition

Calling all urban designers, industrial designers, architects, landscape architects, contemporary artists and creative types! Apply to create a playful pop-up installation for kids of all ages in Centennial Square, in the heart of Victoria’s vibrant downtown.

Prizes: The jury’s choice will receive a $5,000 award and up to $50,000 for the design, build and install an imaginative creation in Victoria's signature public square. The People’s Choice will receive a $1,000 award.

Location: Centennial Square is located downtown next to Victoria’s City Hall, at Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue.

Submission Deadline: Design packages must be submitted online by 4 p.m. PST on March 30, 2017.

Timelines: The winner and the People's Choice will be announced on May 2. Installation will take place in early July to be enjoyed during the summer and fall.

Jury Details: A panel of qualified jurors will judge submissions based on the following criteria: play value, relationship to events, local context, robustness, feasibility.