The Bow, Modern skyscraper in downtown Calgary, Canada
The 58-story building features a curved glass facade that follows the shape of a bow, reaching a height of 237.5 meters in the city center.
Construction of The Bow began in 2007 and required 48,000 tonnes of steel before reaching completion in 2012 with an investment exceeding 1 billion dollars.
The building integrates a public plaza at its base, featuring a monumental head sculpture created by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa.
Three sky gardens at levels 24, 42, and 54 provide meeting spaces, mature trees, and catering facilities for office workers throughout the building.
The curved structure reduces wind resistance while maximizing sunlight exposure, resulting in a 30 percent reduction in energy consumption through its design.
Location: Alberta
Inception: 2012
Architects: Foster and Partners, Norman Foster, Eberhard Zeidler
Official opening: 2012
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 58
Floors below the ground: 6
Height: 237.5 m
Shares border with: TC Energy Tower
Address: 500 Centre Street SE
GPS coordinates: 51.04778,-114.06222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55
Sir Norman Foster designs buildings with innovative technical solutions. His structures combine steel, glass and energy efficiency. From the Reichstag dome in Berlin to the circular Apple headquarters in California, his works demonstrate technical precision. Foster has shaped London's skyline with 30 St Mary Axe tower and the Millennium Bridge.
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