FARO
@ BRIDGELAND
@ BRIDGELAND
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CLIENT GROUPE DENUX LOCATION Calgary, Alberta SIZE 4,800 m² / 51,666ft² Site: 1,639 m2 / 17,642 ft2 PROJECT TYPE Multifamily |
Bridgeland-Riverside, a historic inner-city community northwest of downtown Calgary, has seen a population decline as younger residents moved to the suburbs, leaving behind an older demographic. Recently, younger people and couples have started returning. Residents aim to restore it as a vibrant family neighborhood through improvement programs, family housing redevelopment, and development policies.
With its proximity to downtown and a proposed Light Rail Transit line, the area is expected to attract more residents. Designation for the Neighbourhood Improvement Program and Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program will revitalize family housing and enhance community services, making Bridgeland-Riverside appealing to new families.
With its proximity to downtown and a proposed Light Rail Transit line, the area is expected to attract more residents. Designation for the Neighbourhood Improvement Program and Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program will revitalize family housing and enhance community services, making Bridgeland-Riverside appealing to new families.
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By curving the building on both the west and east sides, we introduced building entrances, added patios and balconies to the middle units, improved the building's connection to the urban space, and enhanced the pedestrian experience.
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Height adjustments were made based on bylaw height restrictions and to ensure neighbors' privacy.
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We enhanced the feel of an old neighborhood by incorporating red brick and black stucco into the building's design
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Faro will provide a much needed injection of rental housing stock into this evolving historic neighborhood. The project has been designed to complement the City of Calgary’s ongoing Bridgeland Main Streets project along 1 Avenue NE with an architectural response that is modern yet reflective of the heritage Bridgeland-Riverside. Designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind, this project outperforms the National Energy Code for Buildings 2017 reference building by approximately 30%. The project was one of the first multifamily projects submitted through the City of Calgary’s Green Buildings Priority Stream Program, which allows for expedited permit reviews for green projects. Faro @ Bridgeland is qualifying for CMHC MLI Select financing through the energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions pathway.
