Search results

That Chartwell project went back to RFP for invited architects in October, then was cancelled. Not sure why.

I think the design has been updated a wee bit since this, too. As you can see, there's an aesthetic that SAIT wants to keep across its campus. Shoulda seen the original renderings too when the design-build teams were selected; it was something right out of Copenhagen.

I took the YYC-NRT route and back in July... completely full plane, both ways. Love love love the fact that this route exists; and, if you have a chance to go to Tokyo / Japan, absolutely do it.

HOK, as subject-matter expert, will likely be responsible for all sports-related design, and DIALOG likely for urban design and integration, possibly assistance with some of the surrounding architecture, interiors, and of course, stamping the drawings. This is typically the case with large...

Me too. Feels very European; definitely a nice contrast to other developments in this area. I'm really liking the design of this one (if it goes ahead in its current iteration).

I really, really want to start my own development firm one day and purchase / develop medium density properties like this one, with a niche focus on really creative/elite/modern architecture.

Update from May 16th, so apologies for the delay: SAIT Campus Centre Redevelopment Update: https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/campus/facilities-services-and-maintenance/campus-centre-redevelopment-project Being designed / built by GEC Architecture / Bird Construction, with design to conclude in...

I doubt that site sits empty for long. Seems too valuable/lucrative of a corner to leave untouched and not generating revenue. Design the right building (and position it as an anchor for east 17th) there and people start migrating there/further east down 17th for sure.

Just announced: The $40M Olympic Plaza Transformation, being led by CMLC. https://www.calgarymlc.ca/news-full/olympic-plaza-transformation-announcement

They are. It is quite far along.

Was never official, but it was being discussed as an option by the City and the client at the time.

I remember when the new Opera House was originally planned to go on the northwest corner of 4th Ave and 8th Street SW.... what a gateway to downtown that would have been!

The new SAIT Campus Centre project should be an awesome one. No renderings on the site below, but definitely some info. The existing building is currently in demo. https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/campus/campus-map/campus-centre-redevelopment-project

LOL, this was years ago, and at very high levels. Completely different situation at the time than 2023. Don't try and navigate the weeds too hard there.

Fun fact: I was in a meeting with Ken King many moons ago, and this is what they were gunning for when discussing the (two) main tenants for a new stadium.

I love that retail is slowly extending eastward down 33rd.

I love the Cavs and drive to every game (or alternate with my friends). Getting from downtown to ATCO Field takes only about 15 mins or less if you take the ring road. Really sucks about the Somerset shuttle; there are free buses from the Ship and Anchor though which are very handy. Do I wish...

As someone who works in the design industry, has previously worked in the construction industry, and volunteers on a municipal LAP... NIMBYers are literally the bane of my existence. There are so, so many angry, anti-change, armchair architects and builders in this city you could build thirteen...

Just curious - what's your opinion of MSG then? From that perspective, is that arena a failure?

I'm probably in the minority here, but I always loved the West Village as the location for an arena / fieldhouse. Perfect anchor for that location, IMO. Accessible in all four directions, including the river path.