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I'm just happy they finally opened up that damn turning lane on 5th. For a building of this size and the available sidewalk space they already had to work with, the length of time that lane was closed for was insane.

No, there was no design competition for that one (or a design-build pursuit which typically includes three designs before a winner is picked), just a standard RFP.

Agreed, but don't forget that they were the local architect for the library (partnered with Snohetta) and Telus Sky (partnered with BIG), which means these projects aren't fully their creations (likely only up to a certain level of design they were). Mackimmie is fully their own, so props to...

I've been telling everyone that will listen that the talent to do high quality architecture on important projects resides right here in Calgary. Additionally, there are individuals who work in design firms here that bring absolutely tons of international design experience from around the world...

I've been telling everyone that will listen that the talent to do high quality architecture on important projects resides right here in Calgary. Additionally, there are individuals who work in design firms here that bring absolutely tons of international design experience from around the world...

Every time this thread is bumped, I jump in to read or see the new pictures. I am really pleasantly surprised about how well this one turned out. I was so skeptical at first based on the renderings, and now not only has it grown on me, it's an absolute treat to see, from basically any angle. The...

Sure; however, those were still the conceptual phases of the project. The bowl size, the stadium programming, a future parkade, etc. could all have been further designed and developed as the project progressed, budgets pulled tighter (or expanded), and priorities changed. I highly doubt the...

Makes you miss what CalgaryNEXT could have been, especially in an ideal spot like the West Village: More images here: https://gecarchitecture.com/projects/calgarynext/

I agree; this is definitely disappointing so far from HOK/Dialog. Should have gone with Populous or even BIG / AECOM (who I know were chasing this project as well). I'm going to keep an open mind on this one though, and hope the design team comes through and delivers better than what we're...

Considering the design team is HOK/Dialog, and also the other designers who were in the running for this project last year... I am underwhelmed.

Cool, do you know what's happening with the property?

Anyone know what's happening to the old pharmacy on the corner of Elbow Drive SW (26 Ave SW) and 4th Street SW? There's now fencing up around the building and there's some kind of action on the site. That's a prime piece of real estate right there. I always thought if they were going to keep...

Agreed, but was hoping for more of some kind of perforated mesh for the envelope as opposed to solid, corrugated steel sheets. That's how I saw the rendering, anyhow. Would have looked so much better, too.

You could always just cut it down. Maybe the people upstairs won't notice.

I'm actually really liking this project. I realize I'm probably in the minority though.

Cool! That used to be Sunset Billiards :D What's happening to this property again? Is there a link to a new development somewhere?

Love this, especially the retail street level activation on that side of 33rd! It's too bad that other new-ish/forgettable rental building will be wedged between these two complexes.

Some other fun stuff for discussion; the new Vecova Centre proposed for the current location of the VRRI. I'm assuming this is conditional on Vecova getting funding (whenever that is, although I'm sure projects like these are of interest to governments)...

Ah, FCCP2. I worked on that wayyyyy back in the day. Was supposed to resemble wheat or a grain or something. Now I see it a bit with the other towers for sure. 😁