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Junction 9 Yoga & Pilates in Calgary
Health Centre Development in Alberta, Canada – design by MODA, architects
3 Feb 2017
Junction 9 Yoga & Pilates
Design: Modern Office of Architecture + Design (MODA)
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Junction 9 Yoga & Pilates

MoDA was approached in 2013 to reimagine an existing 10,000 sq. ft. two storey building in the historic Calgary neighborhood of Inglewood. Aside from the main feature of the expressive exterior screen, the project also involved a complete gut and renovation of the interior, the addition of a new exit stairwell, enlarging the existing windows and front entry, extending a stair to the roof, and bringing the building up to current life safety and code standards.
At the outset, we were challenged by our clients to design a building that not only communicated their brand, but also playfully interacted with the broader community. One of the initial constraints we needed to consider was reanimating the front façade of a building made of concrete and wedged tightly up against the front property line. This reality removed the possibility of pushing or pulling the front façade. Added to this was an extremely restrictive budget and an outdated Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) that leaned heavily towards the retention of heritage and traditional design elements.

Working within the limits of these constraints,...