Is the landscaping complete for the 5th street underpass? Currently, it leaves a lot to be desired...

I remember the architect from Snohetta explicitly stating that he didn't want to incorporate a +15 during the library design unveiling. He brought up how Norway, also a winter city, didn't have any +15's and people still survive.

I do hope that some elements of the concept design can be retained including the staggered floors to minimize shadowing on the north side of street and the retail fronting 17th Ave. Hopefully, this also spurs development of its neighbours in the former Purr building that has sat empty for years now.

I completely agree that improved retail could really benefit downtown. We already have a great space for it with the Core, which has amazing transit access being right beside the mall (compared to blocks away at Chinook) and accessible by both the blue and red line, but the leasing of stores has...

I believe it's the new Court of Appeal, which includes a new building and the restoration of the historic Court of Appeal to the south https://majorprojects.alberta.ca/details/Calgary-Court-of-Appeal/4367

I think Platform will also be featured prominently in The Last of Us as architecture of the impending zombie apocalypse 😅

I really wish someone at the City reads this forum. @CBBarnett - Your post literally captures everything wrong with 17th Ave and Tompkins Park 👏

Any word on the leasing of the ground floor? I would hate for the retail to sit empty considering how large and expansive the space is.

So KPMB is doing both Arts Commons and Contemporary Calgary? I do love their work, but would have liked to see a different architect be awarded. Still excited to see what the have planned!

Just looked at the original renderings on the first page and this building definitely turned out exactly as depicted. Great addition to the city!

Unfortunately, the west side's podium interaction is weaker than the east side. It's quite stepped back from the sidewalk with a giant blank wall along the underpass.

My guess is that because the light display is actually a public art piece called "Northern Lights" by Douglas Coupland, it's not intended to be adaptable by the owners of the building for different seasons or events. I imagine there might be legal issues similar to the Flight Stop where the...

MODA just posted these pics on their Instagram stories. I believe this is for the N site in East Village, which is east of the new M2 building.

Between AtLRG and 5468796 Architecture, can I just say that Winnipeg has some very impressive design studios doing some really good work in our city?

Looks great! I believe the Curryer started as a food truck, so really happy that they now have a more permanent space

New restaurant called Pat & Betty opening next to St. James on 1st Street. It says it's a European dinette and bar, so sounds like it will be a nice addition to the already burgeoning 1st Street.

Totally. Don't think it's a firm proposal but at least shows there's potential interest in the site and maybe some activity in the near future

Great news about the site next to Simmons. I also walked by the new MODA office and noticed they have a mockup of the site east of the M2 building. I believe it's for the N site that's currently for sale. https://www.calgarymlc.ca/landsales

Great news about the site next to Simmons. I also walked by the new MODA office and noticed they have a mockup of the site east of the M2 building. I believe it's for the N site that's currently for sale. https://www.calgarymlc.ca/landsales

Sounds very similar to the Deerfoot City redevelopment, but with residential?