The City of Calgary has announced the winners of the 2024 Winter City Design Competition.

The two winners, 1000 Faces and (p)arc, demonstrated their talent in reimagining public spaces during a Calgary winter, creating captivating and interactive exhibits that push conventional boundaries. Their designs were chosen out of more than three dozen submissions.

“We are so excited about the 2024 winning teams and to partner with Chinook Blast,” said Kate Zago, the city’s project lead for the Winter City Design Competition. “1000 faces and (p)arc are two amazing examples of creative and immersive designs that will definitely have people talking.”

1000 Faces by artist Alejandro Figueroa, located at Eau Claire promenade near 6 Street SW, features an installation suspended on a 40-foot high arch with 1,779 plexiglass tiles moving independently to mirror nature’s rhythm.

Canadian artist +AMOR collaborates with Calgary-born artist Dillan (King Aurorus) to produce an original soundtrack. 1000 Faces showcases the transformative power of public art, blending contemporary creativity with nature’s beauty and local cultural influences.

Designed by Jonathan Monfries and Madisen Killingsworth, (p)arc offers a visually stunning, tactile, and interactive experience as users traverse through the installation. Acting as a gateway to Olympic Plaza, the design focuses on sustainability, minimizing landfill material, and supporting inclusive artistic programming. With previous exhibits at Chinook Blast events and festivals like Works Art + Design, Taste of Edmonton, and the Edmonton Street Performer’s Festival, the (p)arc team continues to captivate audiences.

For the past three years, Calgary has invited the design community to experiment with outdoor spaces and re-imagine a winter experience that entices people to head out, linger and explore the heart of our city.