Design Process 01
An early concept of the MacKimmie Complex facade.
The new MacKimmie Complex will stand as a daily and practical inspiration for students to focus more on sustainability. It is already helping to diversify our building industry by bringing new technologies, materials, and techniques to Calgary.Druh Farrell, City of Calgary Councillor
Design Process 01
An early concept of the MacKimmie Complex facade.
Design Process 02
Elements of the early model are placed upon a site plan of the MacKimmie Complex.
Design Process 03
This computational design model shows a section of the building's underlying structural and glazing elements.
Design Process 04
The complete tower model shows the main structural elements and the support system for the double-layered facade.
Design Process 05
This rendering shows how the building interacts with the adjacent Swann Mall, a key pedestrian and gathering space at the university.
Retrofitting the tower began in the fall of 2017 and the removal of the original concrete panels began the following spring. All of the steel, concrete and glass removed from the old structure has been recycled. Two additional floors have been added to the tower, which now reached 15 storeys high. The skeleton of the building remained largely intact, significantly reducing the amount of waste generated during construction.