Calgary Courts Centre

Infobox Skyscraper
building_name =Calgary Courts Centre


caption =Calgary Courts Centre under construction in October 2006
plural =yes
location =flag|Calgary
CAN
coordinates =coord|51|02|50.0|N|114|04|25.7|W|scale:2500_type:landmark_region:CA|display=inline,title
status =
groundbreaking =2004
constructed =2007
est-completion =
opening =
demolished =
destroyed =
use =Institutional
antenna_spire =
roof =m to ft|129|abbr=yes|precision=0
top_floor =
floor_count =24
elevator_count =
cost =$ 300,000,000
floor_area =m2 to ft2|90000|abbr=yes|precision=0
architect =Carlos Ott
engineer =
contractor =Cana
Security =Contractor =Convergint Technologiesowner = Government of Alberta

Calgary Courts Centre is an institutional tower in downtown Calgary, Alberta. It was constructed by the Government of Alberta and provides over 1 million square feet (90,000 m²) of court and office space.

History

Construction began in late 2004, and is now complete. Development of the east block will begin in the Fall of 2007, and will include the demolition of the Court of Queen's Bench facility, a 700-stall underground parkade and an urban park. [ [http://www.infratrans.gov.ab.ca/Buildings_&_Land/Calgary_Courts_Centre/index.htm Alberta Infrastructure & Transportation] - Calgary Courts Centre]

The prime consultant for the building was Kasian Architecture and Interior Design Ltd [http://www.kasian.com/#Work/Projects/Calgary%20Courts%20Centre] [http://www.kasian.com/microsites/ccc/] working collaboratively with design architect Carlos Ott [http://www.carlosott.com/calgaryCourtHouse.htm Carlos A Ott Architect] - Calgary Court House] and is built by the Cana construction company [http://www.cana.ca/Projects/Latest.aspx Cana] -Calgary Courts Centre] with the security system being installed by Convergint Technologies. [http://www.convergint.com/ Convergint Technologies] - Calgary Courts Centre] The structural engineering was provided by Stantec. On completion, the north tower's 24 floors will stand 129 m (423 ft) high. [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=202393 Emporis] - Calgary Courts Centre] The project has a budget of 300 million dollars and will host 73 courtrooms, judicial chambers, and facilities for 180 security personnel and approximately 360 government, library and external agencies staff.

Ammenities

The complex has incorporated many post-9/11 security measures into its design, such as large steel barriers that can be raised to prevent cars from entering the glass atrium. One difference between the CCC and conventional buildings is its ability to withstand structural damage. The structure has been designed to remain standing even after 2/3s of the exterior columns on the first six floors have experienced failure. This is possible because each tower contains more structural steel than both of the 52 story Bankers Hall towers combined, rendering the building virtually airplane-proof. The courtrooms features bullet-proof judges' benches, jury boxes, and witness stands.

In April 2007, Telus was awarded the 16.3 million dollar contract to provide the buildings with high-tech video recording, video conferencing, remote witness facilitation and remote management. The west block of the complex is scheduled to open in August 2007

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in Calgary

References

Geographic Location (8-way)
Centre = Calgary Courts Centre
North = Chevron Building
Northeast =

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