A pixelated silhouette that dances amidst a cluster of cowboys in Calgary's downtown core.
Calgary House, (formerly known as TELUS Sky) is a 60-storey, 222.3 m (729 ft) mixed-use skyscraper in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. At completion in 2019, the structure building became the third-tallest building in Calgary behind Brookfield Place East and The Bow. As of July 2020, Telus Sky is the 18th tallest building in Canada, though several buildings in Toronto exceeding its height are under construction including The One. Calgary House incorporates 70,721 m2 (761,230 sq ft) of mixed-use area available. There is a total of 39,181 m2 (421,740 sq ft) of office space within the structure, of which 12,033 m2 (129,520 sq ft) is leased to Telus Communications, a Canadian telecommunications company that is a subsidiary of Telus Corporation.
Featured in BIG's definitive monograph, BIG: Formgiving.
Visitor Guide
Visit at night to see the Douglas Coupland light show; it’s one of the largest public art pieces in Canada.
From the pedestrian bridge at the 7th Avenue CTrain station to capture the full twist of the tower.
Public access to the lobby and retail areas. Upper office and residential floors are private.
The 'pixels' are actually balconies that step back 1-8 degrees per floor to create the building's distinctive curve.
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Design & Structure
Based on a 'stack and blend' methodology, where the residential floor plate is merged with the office plate through a parametric twist.
Triple-glazed glass; high-performance LED light strips; local natural stone in the lobby.
The transition from office to residential requires complex load transfers as the concrete core remains vertical while the facade steps back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Telus Sky?+
Telus Sky was designed by BIG. It is located in Alberta, Canada.
Where is Telus Sky located?+
Telus Sky is located in Alberta, Canada. Its coordinates are 51.0468°, -114.0636°.
Can I visit Telus Sky?+
Telus Sky is a real building in Alberta that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.