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The Bow

Identification

The Bow
EnCana Headquarters
282150

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Structure in general

skyscraper
under construction [topped out]
trussed tube
steel
glass
curtain wall
modernism

Usage

commercial office
parking shop(s)

Facts

  • Tallest building in Canada west of Toronto.
  • Building named after the river that runs beside Calgary's downtown.
  • As of 2006, the largest North American development ever for Foster, the design architect.
  • Canada's first trussed-tube skyscraper similar to John Hancock Center and One Maritime Plaza.
  • Of the 59 floors, there are 53 office floors including 3 with sky gardens, 2 retail, and 4 mechanical levels.
  • The shape and position of the tower allows for views, maximum sunshine, and also deals effectively with summer and winter wind patterns.
  • The advanced design uses glass and steel engineering that makes the building 30% lighter than any its size.
  • The EnCana headquarters provides space for 3,200 employees, once housed in five buildings.
  • A typical floor is approximately 32,000 square feet.
  • Retail and cultural space is 200,000 square feet.
  • The steel-framed structure is crescent-shaped.
  • Canada's second largest building in floor space after First Bank Tower in downtown Toronto.
  • The building site area is 190,000 square feet and covers most of one full city block in the two block complex, which also includes a 7-story building and an extensive park-like plaza.
  • Three floors, approximately 17 floors apart, will feature sky gardens - indoor park-like levels with trees and vegetation - with seating and meeting spaces serviced by express elevators.
  • Total cost for the project, on announcement day, was estimated to be between $850 million and $1 billion.

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Location

Between 5th and 7th avenues and Centre Street and 1st Street S.E.

Technical Data

774.28 ft
58
6
2007
2012
49
6
1,400
$850,000,000

Involved Companies

Premium Companies:

Design Architect:

Associate Architect:

Also recorded for this building:

Facade supplier, Developer, Elevator consultant, Construction management, Environmental consultant, Structural engineering, Landscape architect, Interior designer, Master plan architect, Wind surveyor

Features & Amenities

  • Bicycle storage is available