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SHIFT 2019 Selections

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2019 THEMEInfrastructure

  • The OAA challenges the profession to identify and address an infrastructure issue, either physical or social, where using architectural thinking can advance insight and innovation. Infrastructure can include anything from transit, water systems, housing, hospitals and electrical grids to planning regulations, definitions of family, immigration laws and the status of First Nations, Inuit and Metis.

  • It encompasses the foundational aspects of society, profoundly structuring and governing our daily lives. Unfortunately, the disconnects between our modern demands and our existing infrastructure systems can create fundamental gaps in experience, accessibility, safety and quality of life.

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  • About SHIFT

    The SHIFT Architecture Challenge is a new Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) program created to highlight the distinct contribution architects and architectural thinking bring to addressing key societal issues.

  • The Challenge

    The OAA challenges the profession to identify and address an infrastructure issue, either physical or social, where using architectural thinking can advance insight and innovation.

  • Submission Details

    Submissions must be made by an OAA member who has status with the Association, including individuals and teams, excluding program stakeholders. Click below for more information.

  • FAQ

    Answers to frequently asked questions about the program, theme and submissions.

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