See who won the Squamish multiplex design competition

District of Squamish multiplex design competition winners announced

See who won the competition aimed at increasing the supply of small-scale housing options in Squamish.

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1 / 1 Second Storey Dwellings, first place: Higher Ground, Haeccity Studio Architecture. District of Squamish

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The District of Squamish has announced the winners of its Multiplex Design Competition.

The competition, which launched on Sept. 5, aims to help increase the supply of small-scale housing options in Squamish as part of the Housing Action Plan.

“This competition showcases options for property owners who want to take advantage of the new provincial legislation and add important new housing forms that will contribute to the housing supply we need as a community,” District of Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford said in a news release.

“All submissions have shown a level of thoughtfulness and creativity for each of our unique neighbourhoods, and we are grateful to everyone who took part in the design competition.”

Winners from 16 entrants were chosen by the District of Squamish Advisory Design Panel.

According to the District release, the panel specifically looked for unit designs that incorporated “creativity, sustainability, affordability, and appeal” across three categories: second-storey dwellings, elevated dwellings and ground-level dwellings.

“Residents who wish to build the winning designs on their property will be able to purchase the neighbourhood-tailored plans directly from the architects and design firms,” reads the release.

“Please note building permit applications will still be required to meet all site-specific requirements as outlined in the Zoning Bylaw, Building Bylaw, Official Community Plan, Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw, Soils Management Bylaw, and Floodplain Management Bylaw.”