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EVOQ Architecture X Ryder Architecture Canada proposition for the 200-Block Banff Avenue Redevelopment competition. Our proposal for the Banff National Park Visitor Centre envisions the new Visitor Centre as a place of arrival and encounters, a symbolic gateway to Banff National Park. It emerges from the landscape, informed by the geology, history, and cultural significance of the site. Grounded in an understanding of place, the design acknowledges the enduring presence and stewardship of Indigenous peoples whose connection to this land predates colonial boundaries. The architectural and landscape approach draws from the town’s built and rustic heritage while reflecting the enduring significance of the broader geography, particularly the Bow River Valley. The mountains and the river remain the living ancestors of the territory, shaping knowledge, healing, identity, and connection to place.. Their cultural and spiritual significance endures for the many Indigenous nations who continue to call the valley home. The project’s ascending progression reinforces the site’s connection to Banff’s surrounding landscapes. The building’s sectional organization shapes the design experience, establishing a promenade of ascent that guides visitors through the Centre’s program activities. The architecture frames views of the peaks surrounding the town, revealing the geography that defines it. Architecture is an echo of the land, embracing the authenticity of materials, the memory of place, and the natural rhythms of the landscape. With our team : Landscape Architects civiliti, Indigenous Acosys Consulting Services Inc., RJC Engineers, Smith + Andersen, Haley Sharpe Images by : Laurier Verdaguer #Banff #Architecture #VisitorCentre #CanadianArchitecture #LandscapeArchitecture #IndigenousDesign #MountainArchitecture #DesignConcept #BanffNationalPark

Great to see the Gabriel Ross showroom buzzing with inspiring ideas and conversations during Design Victoria Festival. Huge thanks to the amazing speakers, including Mackenzie Roseland from Muuto, Jon Schramm from MillerKnoll, Kyla Bidgood RID (Bidgood) and Alexander Suvajac (West Coast Modern League, alexandersuvajac.com) and Chris Malcolm (Ryder Architecture). Each session brought a different perspective and sparked some engaging dialogue around design and the way we live and work. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and spent time with us over the weekend!

Big ideas from a small place: lessons from Scotland in designing for remote communities. 💡 Chris Malcom, principal at Ryder, is presenting at the Design Victoria Festival in Canada. Chris will share how work in Scotland's rural and island communities is shaping thoughtful, place based design. With over a decade in designing learning environments and public infrastructure, Chris will share case studies and ideas that resonate for beyond Scotland, with relevance to communities across British Columbia. Expect a compelling look at how architecture can respond to climate, context, and connection in meaningful ways. Save the date ➡��� Saturday 2 May, 15:00-16:00 See the full agenda ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gtnMKgF9 Ryder Architecture Canada #designvictoriafestival #learningenvironments #architecture

Parks Canada has launched the 30-day public engagement period for the international design competition to reimagine a new visitor centre and community space in the heart of Banff National Park. In collaboration with the The Royal Architectural Institute Of Canada RAIC | L'Institut royal d'architecture du Canada IRAC, six conceptual design proposals have been developed for the 200-Block of Banff Avenue.    Ryder is proud to be participating in the competition in partnership with EVOQ Architecture. Public feedback will help inform the jury as they evaluate how each proposal reflects the values and vision shared by Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and the public. Your voice matters!   🗣️ View all six submissions and share your feedback by February 27th: https://lnkd.in/gVjKRE5M