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Haultain Park - 2nd Street SW between 13th and 14th Avenues
www.parksfdn.com
On September 13th, 2009, Parks Foundation Calgary held a formal unveiling of the park.
The revitalized park features a new playground, mini soccer field,upgraded landscaping, winding pathways and enhanced
lighting. The renovation also includes restoration
of the 1894 sandstone school building.
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Union Square - First
Street SW between 13th & 14th Avenues
www.unioncondos.com
The Union Square project was released in October 2004, and construction is now complete for Phase I (North Tower).
The condominium towers, boasting the latest in contemporary interior
design, will contain only seven suites per floor; a floor plate
that creates optimal potential for great views and comfortable living.
Suite sizes will range from 635 square feet in one-bedroom suites
to 1700 in penthouse suites, some of which will be two-storey. Most
unique about this condo project is the "urban parkside living
aspect", much like having a large backyard with a condo, which
is rare in the inner city.
This mixed-use project is extremely exciting for the BRZ, as it
not only will enhance the vitality of First Street SW, but also
initiates improvement of our public spaces.
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Vetro
www.vetrolife.com
The second tower in the Stampede Station residential project (see Sasso for information about the first
tower) was completed in 2008, and features 35 storeys and 302 sold-out units.
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Colours
by Battistella - 1302 - 1 Street SW
www.battistella.ca
Colours brings a fresh, artistic element to First Street
SW, with a two-storey Art Wall - a mosaic of coloured glass -
which is sure to become a landmark in the Beltline. The condo tower
is 24 storeys high, with one level of retail on the main
floor, and two levels of above-grade parking, masked by the glass
art wall.
Some highlights of living at Colours include: floor-to-ceiling
windows, contemporary European-style finishings, heated underground
parking, outdoor terrace, "colourful" views and even
common property bikes and Smart Car!
For more information, visit the Colours sales centre at 192 -
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IBM Corporate Park
- Phase II & III
www.gibbsgage.com
The second and third phases of the IBM Campus-style office development
on 11 and 12 Avenues at 2 Street SW are now completed. The two new
buildings are each six storeys in height, and are strictly
office use. Plans also include a landscaped sheltered public courtyard
between the buildings. Click the site plan to the left for a detailed
view.
The second building is home to Newalta (industrial & environmental
services).
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Ribtor
East
Construction on the second building on the Ribtor property
(318 - 11 Avenue SE) began following a ground breaking ceremeony
on June 23, 2006.
Ribtor East is a mirror image of the original historical Ribtor
building, 4-storeys in height with 45,000 square feet of office
space and two levels of underground parking. The new building entrance
faces the current building, with a canopy connecting the two
over a central courtyard.
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Chocolate
- 1414 - 1 Street SW
www.chocolatecondo.com
Batistella Developments has constructed the beautiful Chocolate
condo project (a 20 storey, 170 unit condo complex) at the corner
of 15th Avenue and 1st Street SW. The condos boast floor-to-ceiling
windows, comtemporary interior finishes, decadent views and open
concept living.
The main level of the building features attractive retail space,
which the BRZ is very pleased to welcome to the vitality of the
dynamic 1st Street SW. Construction of the Chocolate Condos was
kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony on June 2, 2004, and
the project was completed in 2006, as the first new mixed-use
development to open its doors in the Scarth Street District.
For more information on the development, visit the Chocolate Condo
website link above, or call (403) 290-1664.
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Sasso
- 211 - 15 Avenue SE
www.sassolife.com
The first tower of the Stampede Station residential project is
now completed. A ground breaking ceremony took place on January
26, 2004 to commence construction, and Sasso residents began moving
into their new homes in the summer of 2006.
This 24-storey contemporary-style building is a perfect addition
to Stampede Station. There are 204 suites in various floor plans,
ranging from around 600 to 2000 square feet each. The stylish,
luxurious design of the building, both inside and out, along with
many amenities and close proximity to LRT, parks, pathways, Stampede
grounds and Downtown, make Sasso one of the most attractive places
to live in Calgary.
Street level space includes 25,000 square feet of retail (markets,
cafes, restaurants & shops), which contribute to the vibrance
and vitality of the Victoria Crossing business community.
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Elbow
River Casino - 218 - 18 Avenue SE
www.elbowrivercasino.com/new_casino.html
The former location of the Elbow River Inn & Casino, at 1919
Macleod Trail SE, has relocated to a brand new facility one block
north. The casino project, by Switzer Investments and BCMP Architects
Inc., celebrated its grand opening on June 22, 2005.
The new facility is approximately 80,000 square feet in size,
built-to-suit and custom fitted for entertainment. The exterior
is of traditional urban design, reflecting the elegent old finishes
in the neighbourhood with sandstone, red brick and gold glazing.
The interior is contemporary and upscale in style.
The gaming activities are absolutely unparalleled with over 600
slot machines, Alberta's largest Poker Room, one of Canada's largest
Poker Tournament Rooms and all kinds of action from $1 to $1,000.
Not just for gaming, the Elbow River Casino features Jester's
Court - a stage with live entertainment nightly - and three fantastic
choices in restaurant service: a deli with a full complement of
casual fare, a comfortable restaurant for a more leisurely pace
and broader spectrum of menu items, and a fine dining room with
award-winning chefs Fred Zimmerman and Michael Noble. Adjacent
to the upscale lounge is a showpiece appetizer and dessert bar
where both sweet and savoury concoctions are assembled before
your eyes.
Two levels of heated underground parking feature complete security,
full-time attendants and a golf cart to chauffeur patrons to the
express elevators. A surface level valet lot offers to-the-door
service as well.
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Brownstones
Office Condos - 221 - 10 Avenue SE
The Brownstones Office Condos were constructed on what was previously
a surface parking lot, at 221 10 Avenue SE. The project, by Poon
McKenzie Architects and StonePine Inc., added approximately 45,000
square feet of commercial space to the area, and the building's
warehouse-like design contributes to the vitality and ambience of
the increasingly popular Warehouse District. In addition to the
three floors of office space, surface and underground parking are
also included on the site. The project was completed in the spring
of 2004.
On May 27, 2003, Poon McKenzie Architects announced that they will
be moving into The Brownstones, leasing the majority of the first
floor. Poon McKenzie has planned to relocate in July of 2004. Look
for more information on the Poon
McKenzie website.
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MTECH
Office Building - 1414 - 1 Street SE
Mtech Information Technology Inc., a Calgary software firm, has
constructed a commercial complex on the SW corner of 1 Street
SE (Southbound Macleod Trail) and 14th Avenue. The office portion
is a 5-storey building, featuring state-of-the-art networking
systems, training and conferencing facilities, test labs, employee
leisure facilities, and outdoor courtyards on the top floor. A
ground-breaking ceremony took place to commence construction on
Tuesday, April 22, 2003, and the office complex was completed
in Spring 2004.
The proposed residential tower on the west side of the property
will be about 15 storeys in height, and will be separated from
the office complex by a public courtyard. The plan also includes
a public bus stop on the 1 Street SE office frontage.
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Upside
Engineering - 409 - 10 Avenue SE
An addition has been made to the existing commercial building at
409 - 10 Avenue SE, with Upside Engineering as its new tenant. Riddell
Kurczaba Architecture Engineering Interior Design Ltd. has worked
on the Upside Engineering building, which contributed to the ongoing
revitalization of the Warehouse District, as well as adding more
office space to the area. The project was completed in early 2004.
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Ribtor
Building Renovation - 318 - 11 Avenue SE
The Ribtor hardware building, located at 318 11th Avenue SE, has
undergone major renovations to accommodate 36,000 square foot
of new office space in its upper levels. The actual Ribtor retail
establishment has remained the same on the main floor, and the
upper floors have been developed into attractive office space
for tenants such as O'Connor Associates Environmental Inc.
The project, by Ronmor Development Inc., was celebrated with
a Grand Opening ceremony on June 20th, 2003. The event, to commemorate
revitalization in the Warehouse District, the history of the Ribtor
company, and the new partnerships formed to bring Ribtor into
the trend of converted warehouse office space, was a fantastic
success. The cermony was attended by many special guests, including
Mayor Dave Bronconnier (shown left, opening up the building with
a bang), Alderman Madeleine King, MLA Jon Lord, and the Calgary
Stampede royalty (shown left below).
Please see below for a site plan and elevation for the redevelopment
project.
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IBM
Complex - 227 - 11 Avenue SW
The first phase of a three-phase campus style IBM complex has
been completed, and had its grand opening in October 2002. The
building now houses 500 IBM Calgary employees, and will eventually
hold all 650 of IBM's Calgary employees. The building was developed
by Bentall Development Services of Vancouver.
The 90,000 square-foot, five-storey building is unique in its
design to enhance teaming within the company, and with IBM customers
and business partners. The interior design, by IBI Design Group
& Bravo Design of Calgary, features an open concept with common
areas that have network access. Here, employees can work in an
informal setting that promotes creativity and teamwork.
Phase One of the complex, shown on the left, also features the
"Blue River Bistro" on the main floor. The next two
phases are to be completed in 2006. All buildings in the complex
will be joined by a glass atrium. Please click on the links below
to view the renderings of the IBM property.
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IN PROGRESS 
