The Space We Create: A Screening and Conversation on Housing Affordability
Schedule
Fri Apr 10 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The Fernie Arts Station | Fernie, BC
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Join Studio North and the Fernie Chamber of Commerce for a documentary screening and panel discussion on housing, design, and community life in the mountains. The Space We Create is a 35-minute documentary about the making of the Aster, a community-driven housing project in Banff, Alberta. Told through the voices of designers, builders, residents, and local leaders, the film explores what it means to build with care in a place where housing is scarce, land is protected, and the stakes are personal. Through labour shortages, frayed supply chains, lockdowns, and a few long winters, it documents the creative decisions, physical work, and emotional investment that brought the project to life. From salvaging a century-old cabin to shaping a courtyard inspired by forest trails, it is a story about finding balance between beauty and necessity, and about the people who make meaningful housing possible.
After the screening, the conversation turns to Fernie. Damon Hayes Couture (designer & creative producer), Matt Kennedy (builder & executive producer), and Bryce Baker (editorial director) will reflect on what went into making the film and the project, and open the floor to a discussion about what the Banff story reflects back on communities like this one.
Questions? Reach out to the Fernie Chamber at [email protected]
Free Event - Registration Required
https://business.ferniechamber.com/ap/Events/Register/qWFR36OukCQCe
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