Most instagramable building in SAIT, Calgary

If you visit Calgary by any chance and have 1 or 2 hours to spare, don't miss the opportunity to visit this hidden gem (yet massive) building on SAIT campus. It's official title is SAIT Polytechnic Parking Garage, a 3-level, 1500 car capacity garage nestled in the hillside that's leading to the glorious 100 year old heritage hall. Wrapping with some 1400 individually unique metal panels that were manufactured with a patented technology called "Ombrae" enabling this more than 700' long unwrapped facade become the biggest canvas in North America for the art piece dubbed "Clouds". The semi perforated panels also enable the parkade to be ventilated naturally. Art meets sustainability. A football field crowns the roof and becomes the most versatile and well-used outdoor amenity space (Cohos Commons) on campus for gathering, assembly as well as casual hangout, as it offers an amazing view towards Calgary downtown. The highlight of the building is undoubtedly the glass-roofed atrium. Two elonggated triangular glass pyramid (one in reverse, upside-down fashion) bring the light down to the deep end of the building, and creates a bright welcoming entryway into the campus while offering a sneak peak to the heritage hall. The glass are supported by wood beams made with timber strand, which adds a sense of warmth to the sculptural space, especially when bathing in the sunlight with contrasting shadows. The building has garnered half-dozen awards since completion including the Mayor's Urban Design Award in Calgary, Calgary Heritage Authority Lion Award for New Design, AIBC Lieutenant-Governor of BC Merit Award, Prairie Wood Design Award and more. So don't be surprised when you encounter families taking C-trains over the weekend just to chill and hangout here. As the tiktokers and youtubers filming their shorts in the atrium and surrounding will tell you, this is the most instagramable building on campus, if not in whole Calgary. #Calgary #Canada #SAIT