Avatamsaka Monastery
Feb 20, 2020, 03:52 AM
The unique Avatamsaka Monastery project included the addition of two levels to the existing single-storey structure.
List Title :
Avatamsaka Monastery
Page title :
Avatamsaka Monastery
Detailed location :
CALGARY, ALBERTA
Client :
Dharma Realm Buddhist Association
Consultant :
Loreco Group Architecture Inc.
Contract type :
Stipulated Sum
Project value :
$6,400,000
Project size :
2,044 sq. m<br>(22,000 sq. ft)
Duration :
17 months
Award :
Lead certification level :
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The design echoes ancient Chinese Buddhist Temples, and stands out among the skyscrapers in Calgary’s downtown. The exterior shell’s unique architecture provided particular challenges relative to the culture of the occupants. The downtown Calgary location presented challenges for the scheduling of certain activities such as lane closures for concrete pumping.
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Delivery Model :
General Contracting
Location :
Alberta
Sector :
Buildings