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MacKimmie Tower is re-energizing the University
of Calgary’s main campus by creating additional
space for classrooms, administrative support units
and departments, while setting new standards for
environmental design.
t was seen as a win/win/win situation. When the
University of Calgary’s decades-old library building started
Ito show its age, the university saw an opportunity to
enhance faculty and administrative locations, rejuvenate
the heart of the main campus, and showcase leading-edge
environmental construction strategies.
The MacKimmie Complex dates back to 1963, initially built
as the university’s Library Block. Expanded with the 13-storey
Photo Credit - University of Calgary
Tower in 1973, the complex housed the library resources
until 2010. After the Taylor Family Digital Library was built
across the street, MacKimmie Tower sat empty until some
administrative groups started to fill the building and the
decision was made to undertake a major renovation of the
structure.
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