Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Architects Unveil Extraordinary Housing Project That Addresses Modern Crises: 'More Equitable And Inclusive … Urban Spaces'
These buildings can extend structural lifespans, prevent unnecessary demolition and subsequent redevelopment, and limit obligatory transportation.
by Katherine Hammer
August 10, 2024
Photo Credit: MODA
Canadian architecture firm Modern Office of Design + Architecture (MODA) unveiled striking visuals of its recently completed construction project: a "forward-thinking, mixed-use development" in Calgary, Alberta, called GROW, reported industry news outlet Archinect.
The sleek yet welcoming structure may hold independent residences, but amid dual global crises of interpersonal loneliness and climate-related disruptions (from extreme heat to flooding), MODA hopes to supply residents with not only a place to live but a community in which to belong.
Many multi-purpose living, work, recreation, and leisure spaces, noted ArchDaily, are inherently sustainable, constructed for "adaptive reuse."
Simply by existing, these buildings can extend structural lifespans, prevent unnecessary demolition and subsequent redevelopment, and limit obligatory transportation — all of which contribute to reductions in toxic pollution and problematic waste, added ArchDaily. A less polluted world means improvements to your health, finances, mood, and more.
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Prospective GROW dwellers, Archinect detailed, can choose from 20 residential setups ranging from minimalist studios to expansive townhouses. The variety is intentional, meant to attract a diverse milieu, including "young professionals, students, and families with children."
Per Archinect, community members receive plentiful access to "activated social spaces" like GROW's signature rooftop urban farm — where residents can help with planting, maintenance, or even the assembly and weekly sale of harvest baskets.