Carpathia Credit Union
Architect: George Cibinel - Cibinel Architects Ltd.
2014 Grand Jury Prize & People's Choice Winner
Carpathia Credit Union’s design adds wealth and value to the surrounding community it serves. Subtly designed, the building is restrained but not bland. The continuity of materials from the exterior to the interior of the building is thoughtful and cohesive.
Boon Burger
Architect: Dudley Thompson - Prairie Architects
2014 Grand Jury Prize
Canada’s first veggie burger joint resides in what used to be an open tunnel in the East Exchange District. Now fully repurposed, Boon Burger’s open-concept space is comprised of rustic and ready-made materials. The interior and exterior design is simple and features inspired furniture and superior graphics.
Qualico Family Centre
Architect: Brent Bellamy - Number TEN Architectural Group
2014 Grand Jury Prize
A part of the Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s $200-million makeover, the Qualico Family Centre invites visitors to cozy up in front of a fire-place, the centrepiece of its interior space. The Qualico Family Centre is a well-lit, multi-functional space that employs a good use of outside materials that help integrate the building into the surrounding context.
Kimchi Sushi
Designer: Jae-Sung Chon - STUFF
2014 Grand Jury Prize
Located on Keewatin, Kimchi Sushi has helped to transform a bland strip-mall space into a cozy retreat, incorporating simple design elements and décor that creates a masterful ambiance. The walls demonstrate how a good burnt wood effect should be executed and the twinkling white lights hanging from the ceiling create a great effect.
Marion Pharmacy
Architect: Lisa Kirton, Andrew Wach - Andrew Wach Architects Inc
2014 Grand Jury Prize
Opened in 2013, Marion Pharmacy’s simple, straightforward, and inviting design serves as the backdrop for many customers in St. Boniface. Design elements are well-integrated and allows for a good use of opening and closing spaces. A blend of high-end finishing touches and industrial details, coupled with a new canopy that is to scale with the building serves as a good contrast with its neighbours.