The Atlantic Avenue Art Block is a commercial mixed-use building prominently located on a full city block in Calgary’s historic Inglewood neighborhood. The Block includes retail and office space, in addition to an art gallery. The building is expected to achieve a LEED-Silver rating.
The Atlantic Avenue Art Block includes:
• 35,926 sq ft. of retail at grade
• 124,549 sq ft. of office space
• 5,000 sq ft. private, non-commercial art gallery
• 308 stall in two levels of below-grade parking
Some of the Block’s sustainable features include:
• remediation of a brownfield site
• regionally available and recycled construction materials
• energy and water conserving systems and features
• stormwater collection system.
The Block centers on a lobby atrium featuring a centerpiece staircase composed of glass treads and stainless steel details, rising through a stainless steel sculpture.
The historical context of the site is echoed in brick cladding and cornice, set in contrast against a a curvilinear roof over glazed upper floors.