Calgary has developed along the lines of other large North American cities: a dense compact downtown dominated by corporate towers and an extensive low-density periphery of suburban homes. Such a configuration is conducive to using cars and generates
In Calgary, where half the population uses libraries, this new one of more than 22,000 square meters rises as part of the urban and cultural regeneration of the city center.
Convinced of the importance of engaging the community from the outset, the design for the city’s new library building was completed after two years of conversations with the local community. The new facility, built over an existing Light Rail Train l
The Bow is the first phase of a mixed-use masterplan for the regeneration of two entire city blocks on the east side of Centre Street, a major axis through downtown Calgary. The scope and magnitude of the project offers a unique opportunity to set th
With 227 meters in height and 58 floors, the Telus Sky Tower will be one of the tallest buildings in the city, only twenty meters lower than The Bow, by Foster + Partners, located close by. The tower will replace the existing art center in Calgary’s
