9 Block Project, University of Calgary
9 Block Project, University of Calgary University Building, Alberta Development, Canada
9 Block Project at University of Calgary
7 Dec 2020
Calgary 9 Block Project
Architects: Mauricio Soto-Rubio
Address: Calgary, AB, Canada
Architecture Students Address their City’s Sense of Safety Through Design
For years, officials in Calgary, Canada have been concerned with improving the perceived sense of safety and vibrancy in the city?s downtown core. At its center, the area includes Calgary?s City Hall and Municipal Building, the American Consulate, Olympic Plaza, Arts Commons, and the Glenbow Museum, as well as other significant landmarks including the City Building Design Lab, a collaborative research satellite for the University of Calgary?s School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape (SAPL).
Despite its urban significance, the city?s downtown area is not without challenges frequently seen in urban areas and sometimes perceived as unsafe, especially at night. In 2020, the City of Calgary partnered with the architecture school to develop a temporary, experimental installation specifically tailored to improve the perceived sense of safety and vibrancy in the area. Under the supervision of Professor Mauricio Soto-Rubio and robotics specialist Guy Gardner, a team of students designed and built a 70-feet long lightweight wooden canopy equipped with fully interactive 3D printed lighting fixtures. The project has drastically and comprehensively changed how the area between t...
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