Robson Redux Design Competition Exhibition

Opening Saturday, Feb 28 at MOV, Robson Redux will display 80 design proposals for the summer use of the 800-block of Robson Street

VIVA Vancouver is the City of Vancouver’s program responsible for the annual Robson Redux Design-Build Competition, which temporarily transforms the iconic 800-block of Robson Street, in the heart of downtown Vancouver, into an inviting and enjoyable pedestrian plaza for the summer season. Over the past four summers, this street has seen delightful and imaginative installations of giant bean bags, waves of yellow shag, and a curvy urban reef.

The competition invites emerging and professional designers, architects and artists to submit their design ideas for the block’s transformation. This year’s competition is built on the theme of connection: people’s connection to one another and to the urban space.

VIVA Vancouver and the Museum of Vancouver have partnered to present an exhibition of all of the design entries received as part of Robson Redux 2015. Come see more than 80 submissions from local and international teams; some entries came from as far away as Hong Kong, New York, Seoul, and Vienna. More info here.