Radical Innovation, an initiative that challenges creative thinkers at the professional and student level to pioneer compelling ideas in travel and hospitality, has announced the winners of the Special Edition Parc Omega design competition.

Entrants were tasked with conceptualising a 120-key hospitality design concept on the site of the Parc Omega wildlife park in Quebec, Canada.

Through a blind judging process, a panel of jurors leading the fields of hospitality, design, and investment evaluated all entries based on their originality, creativity, design, feasibility, viability, impact, and complimentary use of the allotted property, focusing on the priorities of best architectural design, best land use plan and the best sustainability plan.

The winning design, Les Cercles du Lac, was submitted by Stanislas Cheuvreux of WAW Architectes, France, who will be awarded CA$10,000. There will also be further discussions about engagement in the evolution of the hotel.

The first runner-up design, Samsara Lodge, submitted by Matthew Beerman of 258 Architecture + Urban Design, Canada, will be awarded CA$5,000.

“Radical Innovation discovers and spotlights creative thinkers from around the world with ideas to propel the hospitality industry forward,” explains John Hardy, founder of Radical Innovation and CEO of The Hardy Group. “We were pleased to add this new design competition to the Radical Family, partnering with the prestigious Parc Omega Wildlife Park and the Ruggieri family, and are excited to congratulate the winners of the competition.”

“Parc Omega’s mission is to raise awareness about wildlife and local culture, by creating a memorable experience,” says Claire Ruggieri, Batipart’s, the Parc’s Owner, representative. “We’ve been thrilled to follow these fabulous submissions and to work with our esteemed jury to determine the winner and runner-up for the competition.”

Radical Innovation is produced by The Hardy Group with support from the sponsor Parc Omega.

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