KPMB and hcma shortlisted for Ramsden Park community centre competition
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May 12, 2026
KPMB and hcma have been shortlisted in the design competition for a new community recreation centre at Ramsden Park in Toronto. The team, whose firms have a history of collaboration, is one of five advancing to the competition’s conceptual design phase.
The future Ramsden Park Community Recreation Centre will face Ramsden Park in midtown Toronto, near the Rosedale Subway Station. According to the City of Toronto, the building will be accessible and net-zero emissions, and will house pools, a gymnasium with a running track, and a range of multi-use spaces.
The two-stage design competition was launched by the City of Toronto in August 2025. The first phase required interested firms to submit their qualifications, with the highest-scoring applicants then selected to develop conceptual designs.
Each team will present their submissions to a jury composed of industry professionals, the City of Toronto, and a Community Advisory Committee representing key stakeholder groups. The conceptual designs will also be released publicly to solicit feedback from city residents, which will be used to inform the jury’s decision. The winning design will be announced in the fall of 2026.
KPMB and hcma have an established history of working together. Past collaborations include the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, the Audain Art Centre, and Ponderosa Commons at the University of British Columbia.
(Lead image: Brian Lee)
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