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The Q

Edmonton AB

The Queen Mary multi, now known as 'The Q', is a multi-family building featuring 43 homes across four-storeys. Situated in Queen Mary Park, this centrally located development is near downtown Edmonton and the North Saskatchewan River Valley.

When first envisioned in 2022, the design emphasized density and livability on a compact site. By proposing a modest relaxation of the front setback, the building could engage more directly with the street while providing wider, more functional layouts for one- and two-bedroom homes. Prioritizing this setback when designing the building was necessary, as a smaller front setback ensured housing density was not sacrificed for the development. In response to the site's east-west orientation, the double-loaded corridor is rotated perpendicular to the street, increasing the overall building access to natural light and units with south-facing balconies.

As construction progressed, the project underwent revisions to meet updated client goals and considerations. The original brick cladding was replaced with wide plank horizontal fiber cement panels, refreshing the building’s contemporary character. On site, unexpected grading conditions at the surface parking lot required a new water drainage solution, which was designed and implemented during construction to ensure long-term performance.

Now complete, The Q offers one- and two-bedroom homes ranging from 470 to 800 square feet. The building presents a clean, contemporary and cohesive addition in Queen Mary Park.

Developer: Lubec Construction Limited
Architecture and Rendering: Gravity Architecture
Civil: Motyka Consulting Inc.
Landscape: Design North Landscape
Structural: TWS Engineering
Mechanical/Plumbing: TWS Engineering
Electrical: TWS Engineering
Energy Modelling: TWS Engineering
Envelope: Keller Engineering