Brookfield Place, Skyscraper in downtown Calgary, Canada
Brookfield Place is a 56-story skyscraper in downtown Calgary that rises 247 meters, making it the city's tallest building. With its postmodern architecture and imposing vertical presence, it dominates the downtown core.
The building was completed in 2017, surpassing The Bow as the city's highest structure. This completion marked a significant turning point in Calgary's architectural development.
The building represents Calgary's role as a business hub in Western Canada, housing numerous corporate offices and retail spaces. It shapes the city's skyline and reflects the economic importance of the city in the region.
The building has multiple entrances on different sides and connects directly to Calgary's pedestrian skywalk system and nearby transit stations. It is easy to access and well-integrated with public transportation.
Brookfield Place East was briefly the tallest building in Calgary: on May 11, 2016 it reached 247 metres, passing The Bow, which stands 236 metres. The site was first called "225 Sixth" before the name changed. In October 2017 two glass panels broke, one on the 51st floor after window-washing equipment struck the northeast facade in high wind, another on the 23rd floor.
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