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Britannia House / Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc

Valeria Silva — Sun, 10 May 2020 13:00:00 +0000

The Britannia Residence sits atop the east bank of the Elbow River in southeast Calgary, Alberta. Architecturally, the residence challenges traditional planning typologies of private and open spaces within a single-family dwelling. In many contemporary neighborhoods, the preference for family outdoor living is toward the more private back yard, as opposed to prioritizing the front porch as was done in the past.

Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge / GEC Architecture

Andreas Luco — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Nestled in the rolling foothills of northwest Calgary, Canada, the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge (Shane Homes YMCA) is one of the largest YMCA’s in the world and provides the region with essential wellness amenities. This facility serves as the regional hub for community gathering, cultural programs, recreational facilities, and child care services. The extensive glazing and unifying curved timber roof that links each space creates an inclusive and vibrant atmosphere, engaging passersby and heightening curiosity.

C-Square Plaza / The Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative

Cristobal Rojas — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:00:00 +0000

As the City of Calgary continues to cultivate growth within its urban core, the success of new public spaces will be defined by their ability to become entrenched in a continuously transforming context while adapting to the changing seasons and anticipating the unpredictable. C-Square marks a moment in time where a dramatic evolution of the City Centre is taking place. Located in the new East Village development, this project will become a hub for urban connectivity in an urbane condition.

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum / Teeple Architects

Karen Valenzuela — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:00:39 +0000

Located within the township of Wembley, Alberta, the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum will be one of the world’s foremost museums of paleontology and natural history. It will tell the fascinating story of the Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Bonebed and how it was discovered and subsequently excavated.

The Qualico Family Centre / Number TEN Architectural

Javier Gaete — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The towering elm trees and gentle meadows of Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park have for generations formed an inspiring backdrop to the city’s collective memory. The Qualico Family Centre connects to the temporality of this landscape, evolving, growing and decaying in harmony with the natural rhythms of its surroundings.

Montrose Cultural Centre / Teeple Architects

Christopher Henry — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000

This two-storey 50,000 sqf building is a new civic focal point, housing a library, art gallery, event spaces, meeting rooms and a café. Both levels of the structure are interconnected visually as well as by a grade stair case. The public spaces, including the community hall, multiple galleries, community rooms and library circulation desk occupy the main level, while the quiet and secure functions, such as the children’s library, quiet study and administrative offices, are situated on the second level, overlooking many of the double height spaces below.