A reimagined public space in the heart of Banff National Park — 200-Block

Parks Canada, in partnership with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), is pleased to announce the winning conceptual design of the international design competition for a reimagined visitor centre and community space through the 200‑Block Banff Avenue Redevelopment Project in Banff National Park.

The winning submission (Design #5) is a joint venture between Paul Raff Studio and Kengo Kuma & Associates, bringing together Canadian and international design expertise.

For more details on the outcome, please visit the latest News Release

Parks Canada thanks all participating teams, advisors, Indigenous partners, the jury, and community members who contributed to the competition and engaged thoughtfully throughout the process.

The winning submission (Design #5) is a joint venture between Paul Raff Studio and Kengo Kuma & Associates, bringing together Canadian and international design expertise.

For more details on the outcome, please visit the latest News Release

Parks Canada thanks all participating teams, advisors, Indigenous partners, the jury, and community members who contributed to the competition and engaged thoughtfully throughout the process.

Explore the winning design!

Design #5

Please note that the winning design is conceptual in nature and represents early stages of the design. Parks Canada intends to work with the winning design team to further refine the design and best address all needs for the project.

Please note that the winning design is conceptual in nature and represents early stages of the design. Parks Canada intends to work with the winning design team to further refine the design and best address all needs for the project.