Alberta Architecture: Cohos Evamy Partners, The: Bankers Hall

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Bankers Hall

Bankers Hall

Cohos Evamy Partners, The

Project Summary

Heritage/historical building rehabilitation - interior and exterior

major renovations

extensive discussions with authorities

phased development

minimal disruption to existing Royal Bank during construction

CADD

phase construction and tenders

on budget, on schedule

multiple tenders

consultant/client/contractor teamwork

interior design and fit-up

sound project management

Project Description

Designated a Heritage Building by the Alberta Government, the Canadian Life Assurance Building dating from 1913 now forms the heart of the most high-tech, glamorous building in downtown Calgary. Built to stand as Trizec Corp. landmark, the 52-storey Bankers Hall encapsulates the Canadian Life Building, which houses the CIBC.

Extensive renovations to the six-storey Canadian Life Building meet guidelines of the Alberta Ministry of Culture Historical Site Service and the Calgary Historical Society. The exterior is faced with terra cotta supplied by Hathemware Ceramics Ltd. in England, to match the Royal Doulton Company original faience, from the moulds used in the initial construction of the building. Interior refinishing maintains the character of the building, while new partitioning achieves the planning requirements of the client. Building codes were negotiated.

With its memorable forms and dramatic stone and glass, the overarching Bankers Hall dominates Calgary's skyline, yet welcomes people from the adjacent pedestrian mall in to the most prestigious shopping centre in the city. The vaulted lobby also serves as a venue for speakers and entertainers; movie theatres and restaurants complement recreational facilities. But above all, Bankers Hall is a place for doing business because it is the place to see and be seen.

The first phase of a two-tower complex, it integrates Canada's two largest banks on one site. The existing Royal Bank Building was renovated at the time of Bankers Hall construction.

Construction of the 268,000 square metres was done on a phased fast-track basis with 25 separate tender packages. Working drawings and design studies were done on CADD. The Cohos Evamy Partners was prime consultant. It provided architectural and interior design services, joint ventured the electrical, and co-ordinating the structural and mechanical engineering.

Project Details

Location 700 2nd Street SW, Calgary, Alberta

Client Trizec Equities Limited

Architects The Cohos Evamy Partners
Design Team:
Partner-In-Charge:
Martin Cohos
Design Partner:
Ric Singleton
Design Architect:
Henry Schlichter
Project Manager:
Greg Sereda
Interior Design Partner:
Chris Bain
Engineering Partner:
Paul Poffenroth
Specifications:
Ted DesLauriers
Job Captain:
Dieter Janczak
Landscape:
Victor Kallos
Contract Documents & Building Code:
Greg Sereda

Consultants General Contractor:
Ellis Don
Electrical:
Western Electrical Management Limited
Mechanical:
Arpi's Industries

Cost $140 000 000 - phase one
$215 000 000 - phase two, both towers

Notes Size:
Phase One

190,000 sq.m., total gross
52 storey east office tower
6 storey retail/recreational podium
5 levels underground parking, 600 stalls
incorporates existing Royal Bank Building and Hollinsworth Building

Phase Two

80,000 sq.m., total gross
52 storey west office tower

Other Cohos Evamy Partners, The Projects

Canadian Oxy Building Renovations
Nortel Wireless Communications Plant

This project was published on 1997.02.19.

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