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Harnessing design as a superpower to help face the climate crisis
As part of the exhibition Transform! Designing the Future of Energy, the Bureau du design is partnering with the Biosphère | Space for Life to launch a call for applications seeking emerging designers who are leveraging “design superpowers” to help secure the socio-ecological transition. Successful applicants will be invited to be part of the cycle of public talks complementing the exhibition.
Deadline: November 1, 2025
Deadline: November 1, 2025
In Perspectives at FORUM for an identity-themed edition
For its 3rd edition, FORUM is exploring the notion of identity, with a focus on inclusive creativity and the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. This year’s program of talks and activities will provide opportunities to discuss the role of design and designers in the process of building identities. On Friday, September 5, Six Cinquième and Never Was Average, the firms behind the In Perspectives approach, will moderate a discussion panel on the subject. The team will also facilitate a master class on the topic of Montréal identity on Sunday, September 7 (registration required).
Les Matérialistes, workshop notebook
Les Matérialistes, workshop notebook. Toward a true “materialist” economy for Montréal 2025–2050
Bibliothèque Caroline Dawson and Parc Le Prévost
A multidisciplinary architecture competition will be launched in January 2025 for the design of the future Bibliothèque du quartier Villeray and redevelopment of Parc Le Prévost.
About the Montreal UNESCO City of Design initiative, 2008-2012
At the November 2007 Rendez-Vous – Montréal, Cultural Metropolis, the City, the governments of Québec and Canada as well as their partners in the business and culture communities made firm commitments to promoting excellence in design and architecture by broadening the use of competitions and asserting Montréal’s status as a UNESCO City of Design.
Promotion
The Ville de Montréal’s Bureau du design develops the market for Montréal-based designers and architects and raises awareness of their talent through various initiatives.