Project Description
About 700,000 kg of reinforcing steel went into the construction of this distinctive building, with most of the structural materials left exposed. The most notable use of steel was cladding the unique five-storey curved envelope that arches over the building like a giant cresting wave. The design of maximizes the amount of natural light within this 160-metre-long, 20-metre-wide, and four-storey high building.
Challenge Description
About 700,000 kg of reinforcing steel went into the construction of this distinctive building, with most of the structural materials left exposed.
Solution Description
About 700,000 kg of reinforcing steel went into the construction of this distinctive building, with most of the structural materials left exposed.
Project Team
Owner: City of Calgary
Architect: Sturgess Architecture / Manasc Isaac Architects
Structural Engineer: Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.
Project Manager / General Contractor: Dominion Construction
