2025 Idea x change
Our mission is to develop new ideas for multi-use campus design for future generations using new technologies and multidisciplinary virtual teams.
GOALS
Innovative Ideas
Develop innovative ideas for the next generation of holistic campus design
Design Computing
Promote experimentation of new digital technologies
SPONSORED BY WORKPLACE | OFFICE SECTOR
Design Future Workplace
Generate ideas that transform “space” into “place” while integrating an engaging experience and productive value into the physical construct
Virtual Collaboration
Promote virtual teaming and collaboration across BCs and disciplines
Name submissions due by:
5:00 Friday, May 2, 2025 PM / EST
PARTICIPANTS
Open to all in buildings BOU
Teams will be multi-disciplinary and formed by the Design Competition Committee. When registering, please indicate your preferred role on the project team.
The competition is limited to 80 participants and teams will be formed on a first come, first served basis. A wait-list will be formed if needed.
DESIGN COMPUTING
Become a champion in design technology
This year’s design competition challenges teams to push the boundaries of technology in design—leveraging AI, computational tools, VR, or any approved innovation to enhance workflows and creativity. With expert support and real-world application, this is an opportunity to experiment, learn, and help shape the firm’s future technology strategies.
y The 2025 design competition will feature an open-ended technology innovation requirement.
y Teams can integrate and experiment with design technology of their choice.
y The goal is to upskill staff, uncover new workflows, foster creativity, and cultivate a culture of learning and innovation with support from design technology experts across Stantec.
Innovative Ideas Digital Technology Design Future Workplace Virtual Collaboration
CLIENT
A small-scale electric aerospace company that originated from university-based applied research is seeking a ground up facility for their Corporate Offices including support and amenity spaces, a Research and Development Laboratory, and an Advanced Manufacturing floor for product development and testing.
A key priority is to foster a seamless connection between research, commercialization, and product development—bridging the gap from concept to final product. Additionally, the organization is deeply committed to the well-being of its workforce, the surrounding community, and environmental sustainability. The design solution must embody these core principles, ensuring a positive impact on all three.
275 Employees
165,000 Usable Square Feet*
DELIVERABLES
Fully integrated design proposal to includes architecture, interior design, building engineering, and building specialty services.
• Workplace strategy
• Functional program for planning success
• Site plan
• Vision / design concept
• Integration of engineering systems and specialty services
• Technology innovation
• Assimilate and integrate Stantec’s Design Excellence Ethos
• Anything else you’d like to include!
FINAL PRESENTATION OF DELIVERABLE TIME ALLOCATION
Your final design will be submitted on Tuesday, July 15 via the Teams channel folders. Presentations to the jury will take place on the global workplace forum on Tuesday, July 22.
The eight slide presentation* will speak to the judging criteria and must include a one page executive summary speaking to the judging categories:
1 Design Concept
2 Functionality of Program
3 Materiality and experiential concepts
4 Sustainability
5 Innovation
6 Design
7 Technology
*Presentations must adhere to an eight slide maximum limit
We anticipate participants charging up to 4 hours per week to their local BC and ask you to confirm time allocation with your local BC leader for approval. Any additional time spent on the design competition will not be chargeable and we hope you will see that time as a personal investment in your growth.
Tuesday, July 15
Final design submitted via the Teams channel folders
Tuesday, July 22
Presentations to the jury during the global workplace forum
SCHEDULE
April 22, 2025 Kick-off announcement on Global Workplace Forum
May 2, 2025 Submit names by Friday via Forms (see page 1)
May 9, 2025 Announce teams and programs
JURORS
May 12, 2025 Competition details kickoff presentation
July 15, 2025 Submit final design presentation
Arria
SECTOR DESIGN
CHAMPION: WORKPLACE
Co-Chair
July 22, 2025 Presentation to jurors on Global Workplace Forum
August 2025 Jury deliberation
David Martin
DESIGN PILLAR
LEADER
Co-Chair
Ryan Odell
End of August Award announcement
AWARDS CATEGORIES QUESTIONS
Grand Prize Winner “Best in Show” Please reach out to Lisa Beck and Colleen Arria
Colleen
Darren Burns INNOVATION PILLAR LEADER
Arliss Szysky
MANAGE PILLAR
Rich Hlava
SECTOR DESIGN
CHAMPION: S+T
Brenda BushMoline
PILLAR