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Robson Street Public Plaza Designs On Display (PHOTOS)

LOOK: Cool Proposals For Robson Street Public Plaza
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First, there were landscaped picnic areas and giant bean bag chairs. What's next for an iconic block of downtown Vancouver's Robson Street?

Every year from Canada Day to the Labour Day long weekend, the 800-block of Robson Street is closed to vehicle traffic and opened up as a public pedestrian plaza.

The Robson Redux competition, part of the City of Vancouver's VIVA Vancouver program, invites emerging and established designers to submit design proposals for a public installation. Each design has to incorporate the theme, "connection," as it relates to people and the space around them.

This year's proposals include a giant swing set, a bright red "backbone" of tall chairs, and an oversized hopscotch game.

In total, 78 architects, urban designers, and landscape architects from around the world, including Canada, Japan, Spain, and the United States, submitted their ideas.

The designs (see slideshow below) were revealed Thursday at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

The public also has until April 13 to vote for the People's Choice award. Winners will be announced on April 15.

Which one is your favourite?

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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(97 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(98 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(99 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(100 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(101 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(102 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(103 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(104 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(105 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(106 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(107 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(108 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(109 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(110 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(111 of151)
Open Image Modal
The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(112 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(113 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(114 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(115 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(116 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(117 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(118 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(119 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(120 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(121 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(122 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(123 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(124 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(125 of151)
Open Image Modal
The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(126 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(127 of151)
Open Image Modal
The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(128 of151)
Open Image Modal
The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(129 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(130 of151)
Open Image Modal
The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(131 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(132 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(133 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(134 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(135 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(136 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(137 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(138 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(139 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(140 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(141 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(142 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(143 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(144 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(145 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(146 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(147 of151)
Open Image Modal
The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(148 of151)
Open Image Modal
The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(149 of151)
Open Image Modal
The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(150 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)
Robson Redux(151 of151)
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The objective of the Robson Redux competition is to select one designer or team to design, build and install a temporary public space installation that will transform the iconic 800-block of Robson St. in downtown Vancouver into a pedestrian plaza for the duration of summer 2014. (credit:vivadesigncomp.ca)

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