We are excited to share that we have submitted the Development Permit for another of Porte Communities' Calgary projects.
Currie is a vibrant, master-planned community in southwest Calgary, which blends urban living with a rich military history. Once home to Canadian Forces Base Calgary, it now features a mix of contemporary homes, restored heritage buildings, ample green spaces, and an emerging mid-density core. Its walkable design, proximity to downtown, and growing amenities make it a sought-after neighbourhood for families, professionals and down-sizers alike. The redevelopment is being led by Canada Lands Company (CLC), an organization with plenty of experience transforming large underused parcels into highly livable urban developments. This district is a site rich in history, having served as a military base for more than sixty years. The ongoing redevelopment by CLC honours this legacy by integrating heritage architecture, preserved landscapes, and historical monuments, with full build-out anticipated over the next 15 to 20 years.
Porte Communities is now contributing to this effort with a new centrally-located rental building. This four-storey courtyard building will add 159 units to the area, with a mix of unit types ranging from one to three bedrooms, many with additional den spaces. Each unit includes a private patio or balcony space and all share a central green space in the courtyard of the building.
Residents enjoy access to on-site amenities including a 1,200-square-foot gym and a large entrance lounge, both located on the main level. There is a single-level parkade with ample parking and bike storage available.
In designing this large U-shaped residential block, the primary goal was to reduce the perceived scale of the building. Our design team approached this challenge by conceptualizing the massing as a collection of moderately scaled apartment blocks rather than a single monolithic form. Through careful articulation of the façade and the use of a consistent architectural language, the project aims to present itself as a series of interconnected buildings with a shared identity, each engaging the street and public realm with purpose. This architectural language is consistent on all facades, creating a cohesive streetscape for all three public streets and the courtyard that this building faces. Special attention was also given to the treatment of corners and transitions, ensuring that the overall composition avoided an institutional appearance and instead communicated a finer-grain residential character. This strategy was especially effective in the public courtyard, where the building mass is further broken down through the interplay of forms and the careful design of the common amenity entrances.
The development features a warm, modern palette composed of stone veneer, fibre cement panels, cementitious plank siding, metal panel accents, and fine corrugated metal siding. The exterior finishes are grounded in earthy tones—creating a contemporary yet natural aesthetic.
Our goal in designing a significant multi-residential building for Porte was to align the architecture with the community’s vision of a vibrant, walkable neighbourhood that emphasizes connectivity, green spaces, and a diverse range of housing options.
Stay tuned for more updates as this project progresses.
To learn more about the Currie community click here.
To read more about our work on the Currie Multi project and design details click below!