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Interdisciplinary design studio
led by Sasha Topolnytska
in New York City
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Proposal for 2024 Toronto Winter Station Competition
Architecture installation design, activism
For the 2024 Toronto Winter Stations Competition, proposal Rise Up takes a critical yet constructive approach to address a long-standing issue within the annual festival: the lack of winter accessibility.
Recognizing the need for all public spaces to be accessible for people with disabilities and low mobility, the installation offers an opportunity for everyone to experience the Winter Station celebration in person and rise above the lifeguard stand, which is often not accessible to many. Designed with inclusivity in mind, Rise Up is an accessible ramp that leads to the extended observation deck. From there, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the beach and other Winter Station installations.