Six innovative architectural design submissions ranging from a concept to redevelop a 100-year-old suburb to making houses more tornado-resilient are the winners of the Ontario Association of Architects’ (OAA) SHIFT2025 Challenge.

Launched in 2019, the SHIFT Architectural Challenge is a biennial awards program where OAA members are invited to create imaginative and cutting-edge design ideas on societal issues.

This year’s theme was reshaping communities.

The six projects were chosen by a jury of experts for their creativity, feasibility and emphasis on sustainability, while reflecting diverse strategies needed to create adaptable, inclusive and climate-conscious communities.