Telus Sky, the 60-storey landmark skyscraper in downtown Calgary, has officially opened. The $400 million development completed in 2020 but the grand opening was delayed due to the pandemic.
The tower brings 750,000 square feet of office and retail space including 326 rental homes to Calgary’s downtown core, creating a unique and dynamic blend of working and urban living. Telus Sky is the third tallest building in Calgary behind Brookfield Place East and The Bow.
Built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum standards – the highest LEED certification – Telus Sky is one of the most technologically innovative and environmentally-friendly sites in North America. Its storm management system recycles rainwater to reduce demand on the city’s water system by 70 per cent, a thermal energy system lowers heating energy demand by 30 per cent, it includes 100 per cent fresh air ventilation, triple-paned windows to decrease solar transmission and lower energy demands by 35 per cent, and has a living green wall in an 11-storey atrium.
With the completion of Telus Sky, Telus now occupies the largest LEED Platinum footprint in North America, occupying floors four through 10, and 59 and 60.
“Telus Sky sets a new standard of excellence in architectural beauty and environmental sustainability; exceeding the global standard for leadership in energy and environmental design. We are exceedingly proud that Telus Sky will continue to build a friendly future for everyone who lives, works, and serves in the great City of Calgary,” said Darren Entwistle, Telus president and CEO.
Designed by world-renowned architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Dialog, along with developer partner Westbank and Allied, Telus Sky features Canada’s largest public art display integrated into the building’s façade: Northern Lights by iconic Canadian author and artist, Douglas Coupland, which dance across the building’s exterior providing a light show in Downtown Calgary for locals and visitors.
“The completion of Telus Sky is a pivotal moment in the history of Calgary,” said Mayor Jyoti Gondek. “This landmark building literally serves as a beacon of light as Calgary continues to reinvent its downtown to reflect the city’s aspirations for a dynamic, transformative and sustainable future.”
