Creating the City within the City Competition

The MSoA is proud to launch an architecture ideas competition open to ONTARIO ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS and to OAA INTERN ARCHITECTS!

Entitled “Creating the City within the City“, this competition offers the opportunity for entrants to think creatively about the potential adaptation of the Elm Place shopping center located in the heart of downtown Sudbury, filling in urban voids around the mall and building on top of/within the mall to transform an inward-facing commercial complex into a more diverse, vibrant and livable place by introducing new residential program.

The three winning entries will receive $4,000, $2,000 and $1,000 prizes!

This competition was developed in collaboration with Vista Hospitality Co. Canada / Elm Place and closes (with final submissions) on Friday Oct.17 2025.

Click here to learn more and to register (free for individuals or teams of up to 4 members).