The City of Calgary announced the 2019 Mayor’s Urban Design Award (MUDA) winners at a gala celebration held at the Calgary Central Library on Oct. 24.
Every two years, the city acknowledges the important contributions of designers, architects and artists that help improve its quality of life through art and design.
Ninety-eight submissions were judged in twelve categories that showcase some creative buildings and public spaces in Calgary. In addition, all citizens were encouraged to vote for the “People’s Choice” award, online.
“Recognizing the people behind our vibrant buildings and spaces in our city is important,” said David Down, The City’s Chief Urban Designer. “Well-designed space make people feel welcome, improves safety and accessibility and creates a memorable sense of place.”
2019 Mayor’s Urban Design Award winners by category:
Conceptual/Theoretical Urban Design Projects
WINNER: 5th Street Underpass Enhancement
Owner: The City of Calgary
Architect: DIALOG & Jill Anholt Studio
Urban Design Plans
WINNER: 9th Avenue SE Master Plan
Owner: The City of Calgary
Architect: DIALOG
Urban Architecture
WINNER: YW Calgary Hub Facility
Owner: YW Calgary
Architect: Kasian Architecture Interior Design
Landscape Architects: Scatliff+Miller+Murray
Civic Design Projects
WINNER: West Eau Claire Park
Owner: The City of Calgary
Architect: O2 Planning + Design
Urban Fragments
WINNER: Delta Garden + The City Unseen
Artists: Caitland r.c. Brown & Wayne Garett
Landscape
Architects: O2 Planning + Design
Community Initiatives Award
WINNER: Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP)
Owner: Beltline Neighbourhoods Association
Project Designers: Peter Schryvers & Peter Oliver
The Mawson Urban Design Award
WINNER: New Central Library
Owner: The City of Calgary
Designers: Snøhetta & DIALOG
City Edge Development
WINNER: West District Master Plan
Owner: Truman Development Corporation
Planner: CivicWorks
Architects: S2 Architecture
Landscape Architects: Navagrah Landscape Architecture + Urban Design, HDR
Great City, Great Design
WINNER: The Sunalta Community Hub
Owner: The City of Calgary and Sunalta Community Association
Architects: the marc boutin architectural collaborative
Green City
WINNER: Mackimmie Complex And Professional Facilities Building Redevelopment
Project
Owner: University of Calgary
Architect: DIALOG
Housing Innovation
WINNER: Rosedale Affordable Housing
Owner: The City of Calgary – Affordable Housing
Architect: FAAS Architecture
Student Projects
WINNER: Reimagine Catwalks
Designers: Leticia Chapa & Taylor Felt
People’s Choice Awards
Personal Care Building
Architect: FarMor Architecture
New Central Library
Architects: Snøhetta + DIALOG
The Ivy
Owner: Brookfield Residential
Designer: Stantec Consulting Ltd
Attabotics
Owner: Attabotics Inc
Architect: Modern Office of Design + Architecture